Michael Spencer 
Michael was born on May 27th, 1558 in Edsworth, Bed, England.1 Michael's father was John Spencer and his mother was Anne Merrill. His paternal grandparents were John Spencer and Christian Baker. He had two brothers named Gerard and John. He died at the age of 41 in 1599 in Edworth, Bedford, Eng. He was buried on November 15th, 1599 in Edworth, co. Bedford, Eng.2 2 General Notes
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[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 22, Ed. 1, Tree #3104, Date of Import: Dec 9, 1998]
ref: Amer. Gen. Vol.27:79-85, 161-185; Edworth Parish Records, Stotfold Parish Records; will of Richard Spencer; New England Gen & Hist Reg.; Geneal. Gleanings in Eng. p.514-5
Mother of some children not identified. Thomas identified as son of Elizabeth. One of the girls had a dau. Elizabeth who m. Edward Terry.
Richard's will 17 Mar 1645, codicil 29 May 1656, proved 8 June 1646 calls him Gentleman (Water's Geneal. Gleamings in Eng. p.514-515) wills to Thomas Spencer, son of brother Thomas, copyhold lands in St. Michaels Parish near St. Albans, Hertshire to Daniel Spencer of London, s. of brother John Spencer, 8 Dec messuages in Parish St. Margaret, Lothbury in London; to Sarah Bland and Hannah Bland, dau. of sister Katherine Bland, dec'd; and to Elizabeth Tomlys, widow, dau. of bro. Jarrard Spencer, dec'd, a messuage in Grace Church with remains to said Sarah Bland. To said Daniel Spencer, lands in Kent and Essex he to make certain payments to Anthony Spencer and to Jarrard Spencer, sons of Brother Thomas Spencer, dec'd., and to the 2 children of Margaret Spencer dec'd, now in or near London, and at the disposing of Elizabeth Carter, their aunt. To Jarrard Spencer, Thomas Spencer and Michael Spencer, sons of bro. Jarrard Spencer, dec'd to be divided equally between them and to be paid to their guardians. To Thomas Martyn and Ma;ry his wife now dwelling with me, to Edward Terry, vinter, my kinsman 130 lbs which he oweth me by bond and 30 lbs to him and Elizabeth, his wife, my sister;s dau. Residue to Daniel Spencer who was named exec. Withnesses: John Norburie and Wm. Norburie.
son by first wife, JOHN married and had, at least:
1.Daniel, grocer of London; m. at Holweld 28 Dec 1626 Sarah Audley of Hitchin
2.Francis d. London 1636; m. Margaret. His will 7 Apr 1636-24 oct 1636; citizen, brewer, London, Parish of St. Giles without Cripplegate. Estate in hitchin, co. Herford to wife and 4 children:
a.Thomas
b.Susan
c.Elizabeth
d.Agnes
will also mentions Uncle Richard, citizen and haberdasher, and brother Daniel, citizen and grocer of London.
In "Hall Family" by Sophia Fidelia Hall-Spencer family beginning 267, says will of Richard shows Ensign Gerrard Spencer of Haddam, CN as Jarrard Spencer, sons of brother Jarrard.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.~ 1435 d.WFT Est. 1456-1525
- b.WFT Est. 1456-1485 d.WFT Est. 1489-1564
- b.WFT Est. 1481-1524 d.WFT Est. 1515-1600
- b.WFT Est. 1455-1491 d.WFT Est. 1489-1571
- b.> 1500 in St.George Parish, Edworth, co. Bedford, Eng
- b.WFT Est. 1459-1523 d.WFT Est. 1515-1601
- b.27 May 1558 in Edsworth, Bed, England d.1599 in Edworth, Bedford, Eng
- b.1509 d.16 Jun 1560 in Edworth or vicinity, Eng
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Details of Michael's family with Agnes Lymee
Details of Michael's family with Elizabeth Unknown
1 3084.ftw
2 3104.ftw @ Tree #3104
Further sources/citations:
World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1 @ Tree #3069, phelps.FTW, World Family Tree Vol. 22, Ed. 1 @ Tree #3104, World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1 @ Tree #3084
2 3104.ftw @ Tree #3104
Further sources/citations:
World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1 @ Tree #3069, phelps.FTW, World Family Tree Vol. 22, Ed. 1 @ Tree #3104, World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1 @ Tree #3084