Who was James Butler?

James Butler (1305–1337) was born in Eire, Wicklow, Ireland and died in Gowran, Kilk, Ireland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James First Butler 1305–1337

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 May 1305 · Eire, Wicklow, Ireland

Died 17 Feb 1337 · Gowran, Kilk, Ireland

Father James Butler

Mother Joan Fitzgerald

Siblings Ann Bryan, Edmond , Edmond Butler, Edmund Butler, Edward Bryan, Edward Butler, Elizabeth Bryan, Ellena Butler, Francis Bryan, James Butler, John Butler, Morgan Bryan, Pierce Butler, Piers Butler, Richard Butler, Robert Bryant, Samuel Butler, Sir Richard Butler, Son Butler, Thomas Dubh Butler, Walter Butler, William Bryan

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James Butler

Joan Fitzgerald

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Biography

James First Butler was born in 1305 in Eire, Wicklow, Ireland, the child of james butler and joan fitzgerald. James First Butler passed away in 1337 in Gowran, Kilk, Ireland.

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Birth of James First Butler in Eire, Wicklow, Ireland

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Death of James First Butler in Gowran, Kilk, Ireland

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: James Butler (1305–1337) was born in Eire, Wicklow, Ireland and died in Gowran, Kilk, Ireland. 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 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 1 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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