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Esther Butterfield 1703–1773

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Esther Butterfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 14 Nov 1703 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 18 Nov 1773 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Nathaniel Butterfield
Mother Sarah Fletcher
Spouse Joseph Moore Lt
Children Charlotte Moore, Simeon Moore
Siblings Benjamin Butterfield, Lydia Butterfield, Nathaniel Butterfield, Sarah Butterfield

Researchers connected through Esther Butterfield 1703–1773

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Biography

Esther Butterfield was born in 1703 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of nathaniel butterfield and sarah fletcher. Esther Butterfield married joseph moore lt, and had children including charlotte moore, simeon moore. Esther Butterfield passed away in 1773 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

Life Timeline

1703
Birth of Esther Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1773
Death of Esther Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1703) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Esther Butterfield (1703–1773) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Esther 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 6 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.

Esther Butterfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Esther Butterfield PTP
1703–1773
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Grandparents
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Esther Butterfield's Descendants

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Esther Butterfield PTP 1703–1773