James BUTLER 1304–1338
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James BUTLER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James BUTLER 1304–1338
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1304, James BUTLER entered the world in Knocktopher Castle, Wicklow, Ireland, born to edmund butler and joan fitz gerald. James BUTLER married eleanor de bohun, and had children including eleanor boteler, elizabeth boteler, james boteler, john boteler, john butler, pernel butler, thomas boteler. James BUTLER passed away in 1338 in Gowran, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Sources
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1Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James BUTLER
This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandy, France (1000) to Knocktopher Castle, Wicklow, Ireland (1304) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James BUTLER (1304–1338) was born in Knocktopher Castle, Wicklow, Ireland and died in Gowran, Kilkenny, Ireland. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James BUTLER's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
James BUTLER's Descendants
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1. PTP 1330–1400