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Lydia Butterfield 1698–1736

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Butterfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Sep 1698 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Mar 1736 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Nathaniel Butterfield
Mother Sarah Fletcher (1679–1734)
Siblings Benjamin Butterfield, Deborah Butterfield, Esther Butterfield, Nathaniel Butterfield, Reuben Butterfield, Sarah Butterfield

Researchers connected through Lydia Butterfield 1698–1736

and 2 more tree owners connected with Lydia Butterfield 1698–1736

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lydia Butterfield began in 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Lydia Butterfield passed away in 1736 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Lydia Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1736
Death of Lydia Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1698) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Butterfield (1698–1736) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Lydia 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 6 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.

Lydia Butterfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Butterfield PTP
1698–1736
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Fletcher PTP
1679–1734
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Sarah Richardson PTP
1659–1748
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Lydia Butterfield's Descendants

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Lydia Butterfield PTP 1698–1736