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Lydia Butterfield 1711–1796

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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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Butterfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 11 Nov 1711 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 29 Aug 1796 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Benjamin Butterfield (1679–1715)
Mother Sarah Bates (1733–1813)
Siblings Abiel Butterfield, John Butterfield, Mary Butterfield, Sarah Butterfield

Researchers connected through Lydia Butterfield 1711–1796

and 2 more tree owners connected with Lydia Butterfield 1711–1796

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1711, Lydia Butterfield entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to benjamin butterfield and sarah bates. Lydia Butterfield passed away in 1796 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1711
Birth of Lydia Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1796
Death of Lydia Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1640) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1711) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Butterfield (1711–1796) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 3 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
1711–1796
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Butterfield PTP
1679–1715
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Bates PTP
1733–1813
Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Joseph Butterfeild PTP
1649–1720
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Unknown
Edward Bates PTP
1606–1645
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Mary Snow PTP
1699–1776
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Lydia Butterfield's Descendants

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Lydia Butterfield PTP 1711–1796