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Deborah Butterfield 1687–1724

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah 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

Born 20 Aug 1687 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Nov 1724 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father Samuel Butterfield
Mother Mary Ballard (1649–1703)
Siblings Anna Butterfield, Hannah Butterfield, Jonathan Butterfield, Mary Butterfield, Phebe Butterfield, Samuel Butterfield

Researchers connected through Deborah Butterfield 1687–1724

and 2 more tree owners connected with Deborah Butterfield 1687–1724

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Deborah Butterfield began in 1687 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Deborah Butterfield passed away in 1724 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Deborah Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1724
Death of Deborah Butterfield in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1647) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1687) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deborah Butterfield (1687–1724) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, 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 Deborah 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.

Deborah Butterfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deborah Butterfield PTP
1687–1724
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Ann Ballard PTP
1649–1703
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Ballard PTP
1603–1639
Southwell, Warwickshire, England
Unknown

Deborah Butterfield's Descendants

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Deborah Butterfield PTP 1687–1724