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Percival Butler 1760–1821

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Percival Butler 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 4 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1760 · Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 9 Sep 1821 · Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, United States
Father Thomas Butler (1747–1825)
Mother Jane Gilbert
Siblings Catherine Butler, Edward Butler, Eleanor Butler, James Butler, Joseph Butler, Mary Butler, Rebecca Butler, Richard Butler, Robert Butler, Thomas Butler, William Butler

Researchers connected through Percival Butler 1760–1821

and 3 more tree owners connected with Percival Butler 1760–1821

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1760, Percival Butler entered the world in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to thomas butler and jane gilbert. Percival Butler passed away in 1821 in Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Percival Butler in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1821
Death of Percival Butler in Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Percival Butler

This ancestor line traces from Tipperary, Ireland (1695) to Carlisle, Pennsylvania (1760) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Percival Butler (1760–1821) was born in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Carrollton, Carroll, Kentucky, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Percival 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.
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Percival Butler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Percival Butler PTP
1760–1821
Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Thomas Butler PTP
1747–1825
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Butler PTP
1747–1825
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Percival Butler's Descendants

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Percival Butler PTP 1760–1821