Gerard Spencer (1576-1646)\ List of Famous Descendants

Famous descendants of Englishman Gerard Spencer (1576-1646) and Alice Whitebread (1571-1628)..

Research Notes
He was descended from the Spencer Family who is one of Britain's preeminent aristocratic families. Over time, several family members were Hereditary titles held by the Spencers include the dukedom of Marlborough, the earldoms of Sunderland and Spencer, and the Churchill viscoutcy. Two prominent members of the family during the 20th Century were Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales. The Spencers are connected to the British Royal Family.

Four sons, Gerard, William, Thomas & Michael Spencer migrated to America in 1632 in the party of Rev Thomas Hooker.

Family Trees

 * Daniel Spencer (1794-1868) /Immigrant Ancestors

Spencer

 *  Spencer, Daniel (1764-1843) - very active fighter in the American Revolutionary War.
 *  Spencer, Daniel (1794-1868) - ( DSpencer5, PSpencer,  JSpencer,  SSpencer,  GSpencer2, GSpencer1) - last mayor of Mormon city of Nauvoo, Illinois. First president of the LDS Salt Lake Stake (1849-1868). Missionary to the British Isles.
 *  Spencer, Hiram (1798-1846) - (brother of Daniel) died in Mormon refugee camp in Mt Pisgah IA.