Who was Elizabeth Butcher?

Elizabeth Butcher (1666–1743) was born in Wentworth, Yorkshire, , England and died in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Butcher 1666–1743

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 19 Feb 1666 · Wentworth, Yorkshire, , England

Died 6 Dec 1743 · Wentworth, Yorkshire, England

Father Emanuell Butcher

Mother Mary Proctor

Spouse Benjamin Gothard I

Children Benjamin Goddard, Elizabeth Gothard, Joseph Goddard, Luke Gothard, Mary Gothard

Siblings Ann Butcher, John Butcher, Joseph Butcher, Samuel Butcher, Sarah Butcher, William Butcher

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The story of Elizabeth Butcher began in 1666 in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England. Elizabeth Butcher married benjamin gothard i, and had children including benjamin goddard, elizabeth gothard, joseph goddard, luke gothard, mary gothard. Elizabeth Butcher passed away in 1743 in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Elizabeth Butcher in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England

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Death of Elizabeth Butcher in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Butcher

This ancestor line traces from Hale, Buckinghamshire, England (1520) to Wentworth, Yorkshire, England (1666) across 7 generations.

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: Elizabeth Butcher (1666–1743) was born in Wentworth, Yorkshire, , England and died in Wentworth, Yorkshire, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 7 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.
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