Background
He was the eldest son of Robert Spearman, attorney of Durham, by his wife Hannah, only daughter of William Webster, merchant, of Stockton-on-Tees.
He was the eldest son of Robert Spearman, attorney of Durham, by his wife Hannah, only daughter of William Webster, merchant, of Stockton-on-Tees.
He studied at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, but left without taking a degree.
He then lived at Old Acres, Sedgefield.