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Edward Butler 1762–1803

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Butler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1762 · Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 6 May 1803 · Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Father Thomas Butler (1747–1825)
Mother Jane Gilbert
Siblings Catherine Butler, Eleanor Butler, James Butler, Joseph Butler, Mary Butler, Percival Butler, Rebecca Butler, Richard Butler, Robert Butler, Thomas Butler, William Butler

Researchers connected through Edward Butler 1762–1803

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Edward Butler was born in 1762 in Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of thomas butler and jane gilbert. Edward Butler passed away in 1803 in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1762
Birth of Edward Butler in Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1803
Death of Edward Butler in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Butler

This ancestor line traces from Ragland Castle, Ragland, Monmouthshire, England (1629) to Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States (1762) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Butler (1762–1803) was born in Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 5 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.

Edward Butler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Butler PTP
1762–1803
Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Thomas Butler PTP
1747–1825
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Butler PTP
1747–1825
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Butler's Descendants

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Edward Butler PTP 1762–1803