Gerard Spencer

M, b. circa 1543, d. before 20 May 1577
FatherJohn Spencer b. c 1510, d. c 9 Jun 1558
MotherAnne Merrill b. c 1514, d. c 16 Jun 1560
     Gerard was born circa 1543 in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England. Gerard married Ellen Whyston on 20 July 1568 in Edworth. Gerard & Ellen had children: Richard [ca. 1569], Agnes [ca. 1571], Johan [ca. 1574] & a child [ca. 1576]. Gerard made his will on 8 July 1576 at Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England.

He calls himself Gerard spencer of Biggleswade, yeoman... and names son Richard under 21 to have 60 pounds; daughters Agnes & Johan Spencer under age & child unborn to have 40 marks apiece at 18 years; wife Elen; God-daughter Johan Spencer, my brother's daughter to have one pound; brother Michael Spencer to have 5 marks; wife Helen & brother Michael executors.

Gerard departed this life in Biggleswade. His will was probated on 20 May 1577.