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Spencer Family History
Spencer Genealogy & Family TreeSpencer is an English surname from Leicestershire, England, where the family held a seat. The first Spencer on record was Robert le Dispenser in the 11th Century. It comes from the Old French word despensier which means “butler” or “steward.” Roots for this name can also be found in Germany and in Hebrew. In recent years it is often used as a given name. The family motto is Dieu defend le droit which means “God defends the right.”
Other spellings include “Spence,” “Spens,” “Spenser,” and “Spensor.” Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Bud Spencer (track and field), American actress Abigail Spencer (Cowboys & Aliens, This Means War, Oz the Great and Powerful), Australian actor Jesse Spencer (House M.D., Chicago Fire, Uptown Girls), and American actress Octavia Spencer (The Help, Fruitvale Station, Being John Malkovich). The first Spencer to come to America was Thomas Spencer in Virginia in 1623.
Spencer Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Spencer -- --, 1745 December 0, 1826 Maryland
- Margaret Spencer -- --, 1751 December 26, 1840 Maryland
- Thomas Spencer -- --, 1711 December 0, 1747
- Letha Spencer -- --, 1829 September 6, 1891 Illinois
- Joseph Spencer -- --, 1841 October 0, 1905
Spencer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Louis Spencer -- --, 1870 June 0, 1930
- Rebecca Spencer -- --, 1666 August 25, 1727 Connecticut Colony
- Mehitable Spencer -- --, 1642 December 0, 1691 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Robert Spencer -- --, 1450 December 0, 1510
- Nicholas Spencer -- --, 1646 October 16, 1647 England
