John Spencer (c1500-1558)

Code: C

Lineage: unknown

John SPENCER was born sometime between 1500 and 1510, probably in the village of Edworth, Bedfordshire, England. He married Ann MERRILL, who was born about 1509 and died in Apr 1560 at Edworth.

John and Anne had the following children:

• John was buried at Edworth 21 Apr 1560
• Michael was born between 1530 and 1535 and died after 1599
• Gerard was born about 1543 and died about 1577

John SPENCER was buried 9 Jun 1558 at St. George, Edworth, Bedfordshire, England. Several family members died in the next couple years including a son (also named John) and his wife, Ann. The population of England dropped about 6% from 1550 to 1566, primarily due to bubonic plague. Could this be the reason for their deaths so close together?