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James BUTLER 1420–1461

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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

11 researchers on YourRoots have James BUTLER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Nov 1420 · County Kerry, Ireland
Died 1 May 1461 · Towton, Yorkshire, England
Father James BUTLER (1392–1452)
Mother
Spouse
Siblings , , ,
Records
"FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Researchers connected through James BUTLER 1420–1461

and 9 more tree owners connected with James BUTLER 1420–1461

Immediate Family

Parents
James BUTLER
1392–1452
Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1420, James BUTLER entered the world in County Kerry, Ireland, born to james butler and joan beauchamp. James BUTLER married avice stafford, eleanor beaufort. James BUTLER passed away in 1461 in Towton, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1420
Birth of James BUTLER in County Kerry, Ireland
Birth
1461
Death of James BUTLER in Towton, Yorkshire, England
Death
1461
Burial of James BUTLER in Mercers Chapel, City of London, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from James BUTLER

This ancestor line traces from Laon, Aisne, Hauts-de-France, France (1000) to County Kerry, Ireland (1420) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James BUTLER (1420–1461) was born in County Kerry, Ireland and died in Towton, Yorkshire, England. 11 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, 11 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 17 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.

Related Records

James BUTLER
1392–1452 · Father
James BUTLER in the US Census
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James BUTLER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James BUTLER PTP
1420–1461
County Kerry, Ireland
Parents
James BUTLER PTP
1392–1452
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland
Unknown
Grandparents
James BOTELER PTP
1362–1405
Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James BUTLER's Descendants

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JB
James BUTLER PTP 1420–1461