Who was Esther Kempton?

Esther Kempton (1736–1812) was born in Dartmouth, MA and died in Dartmouth, MA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Esther Kempton 1736–1812

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Reliability Score: B

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 OCT 1736 · Dartmouth, MA

Died 2 JAN 1812 · Dartmouth, MA

Father Thomas Kempton Jr

Mother Mary Hathaway

Spouse Benjamin Butler

Siblings David Kempton, Ephraim Kempton, Hepsibah Kempton, Jonathon Kempton, Mary Kempton, Thomas Kempton

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Massachusetts Marriages 681.ftw

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Kempton Jr

Mary Hathaway

Spouse(s)

Benjamin Butler

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Esther Kempton began in 1736 in Dartmouth, MA. Esther Kempton married benjamin butler. Esther Kempton passed away in 1812 in Dartmouth, MA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Record 681.ftw

Life Timeline

1736

Birth of Esther Kempton in Dartmouth, MA

Birth

1812

Death of Esther Kempton in Dartmouth, MA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Kempton

This ancestor line traces from Witham, Essex, England (1508) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1736) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Esther Kempton (1736–1812) was born in Dartmouth, MA and died in Dartmouth, MA. 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 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 8 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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