James Butler 1331–1382
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7 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Butler began in 1331 in Kilkenny, Ireland. James Butler married elizabeth darcy, and had children including james butler. James Butler passed away in 1382 in Knocktopher, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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2Record Millennium File
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3Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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4Record Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Ancestry Family Trees - Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. - This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. - Ancestry Family Trees - - http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=3050489&pid=3218
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5Record Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Web: Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2011 - Ancestry.com - Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. - 1,70699::0 - 1,70699::83866
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Butler
This ancestor line traces from Luxembourg, Belgium (1018) to Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland (1331) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Butler (1331–1382) was born in Kilkenny, Ireland and died in Knocktopher, County Kilkenny, Ireland. 7 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, 7 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.
- 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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James Butler's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record