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Benjamin Butterfield 1610–1687

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Butterfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Aug 1610 · Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England
Died 2 Mar 1687 · Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Benjamin Butterfield
Mother Susan Woods
Spouse Ann Jundon
Children Benjamin Butterfield, Benjamin Butterfield B 1636 Charleston D Chelmsford Ma Cert M 1663 Whitemore V, John Butterfield, Jonathan Butterfield, Joseph Butterfield, Marie Mary Peacock Butterfield, Mary Butterfield, Nathaniel Butterfield, Samuel Butterfield, Susanna Butterfield
Siblings Samuel Butterfield, Sarah Susannah Wood Butterfield, Sarah Susan Butterfield, Thomas Butterfield
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, … Millennium File The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650 U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … The New England Historical & … Three Hundred Colonial Ancestors and … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1610, Benjamin Butterfield entered the world in Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, born to benjamin butterfield and susan woods. Benjamin Butterfield married ann jundon, benjamin butterfeild, hannah whittemore, and had children including benjamin butterfield, benjamin butterfield b 1636 charleston d chelmsford ma cert m 1663 whitemore v, john butterfield, jonathan butterfield, joseph butterfield, marie mary peacock butterfield, mary butterfield, nathaniel butterfield, samuel butterfield, susanna butterfield. Benjamin Butterfield passed away in 1687 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850

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    Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870

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    Record Millennium File

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    Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Military Three Hundred Colonial Ancestors and War Service

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1610
Birth of Benjamin Butterfield in Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England
Birth
1632
Benjamin Butterfield was married in Halifax West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Marriage
1643
Benjamin Butterfield resided here in Freeman 10 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Residence
1663
Benjamin Butterfield was married in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marriage
1685
Benjamin Butterfield - Probate in Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Probate
1687
Death of Benjamin Butterfield in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Death
1688
Benjamin Butterfield resided here in Dominion, New England
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from Ovendon, Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1572) to Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England (1610) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Butterfield (1610–1687) was born in Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Benjamin Butterfield
Father
Susan Woods
Mother

Benjamin Butterfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Butterfield PTP
1610–1687
Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Butterfield's Descendants

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Benjamin Butterfield PTP 1610–1687
  1. 1. Samuel Butterfield PTP 1793–1860
  2. 2. Joseph Butterfield PTP 1675–1736
    1. 1. Lydia Butterfield PTP 1698–1736
    2. 2. Deborah Butterfield PTP 1687–1724
  3. 3. Nathaniel Butterfield PTP 1643–1719