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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
- Robert Baron Spencer -- --, 1570 October 25, 1627
- William Spencer -- --, 1496 December 0, 1535
- Elizabeth Spencer -- --, 1639 September 7, 1732
- Susanna Spencer -- --, 1636 June 13, 1684 Maine
- Margaret Spencer -- --, 1635 December 0, 1673 Massachusetts Bay Colony
Spencer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nicholas Spencer -- --, 1646 October 16, 1647 England
- Benjamin Spencer -- --, 1682 January 1, 1751 Virginia
- Margaret Spencer -- --, 1546 April 4, 1626
- Dorothy Spencer -- --, 1538 December 0, 1575 England
- William Spencer -- --, 1543 May 3, 1593
