Benjamin Butterfield 1679–1715
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3 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Benjamin Butterfield 1679–1715
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Butterfield began in 1679 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Butterfield married elizabeth fletcher, sarah bates, and had children including abiah abigale butterfield, deborah butterfield, elizabeth butterfield, sarah butterfield. Benjamin Butterfield passed away in 1715 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870
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5Birth Records Massachusetts Town Birth Records
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Butterfield
This ancestor line traces from Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1643) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1679) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Butterfield (1679–1715) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Benjamin Butterfield's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record