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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
- George Spencer -- --, 1799 October 1, 1864
- Robert Cavendish Spencer -- --, 1791 November 4, 1830
- William Spencer -- --, 1652 Massachusetts
- Sarah Spencer -- --, 1641 October 24, 1712 Connecticut
- Ida Spencer -- --, 1865 December 0, 1930
Spencer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lydia May Spencer -- --, 1871 December 0, 1957 Michigan
- Frank Edward Spencer -- --, 1854 December 0, 1884
- Herbert Reginald Harry Spencer -- --, 1896 March 21, 1977
- Gerald Theodore Spencer -- --, 1926 February 0, 1991
- William Spencer -- --, 1437 April 14, 1552
