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Rachel Butterfield 1797–1848

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1797 · Reading, Windsor, Vermont
Died 27 Jun 1848 · Essex, Essex, New York
Father Stephen Sawyer Butterfield Jr
Mother Rachel B Spaulding
Siblings Allen Butterfield, Betsy E Butterfield, Chester Butterfield, Fannie Butterfield, Julia Ann Butterfield, Laura Butterfield, Lewis P Butterfield, Lucy Butterfield, Sarah Sally Butterfield, Stephen Butterfield, William Butterfield
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Researchers connected through Rachel Butterfield 1797–1848

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rachel Butterfield began in 1797 in Reading, Windsor, Vermont. Rachel Butterfield passed away in 1848 in Essex, Essex, New York.

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Life Timeline

1797
Birth of Rachel Butterfield in Reading, Windsor, Vermont
Birth
1848
Death of Rachel Butterfield in Essex, Essex, New York
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1633) to Reading, Windsor, Vermont (1797) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Butterfield (1797–1848) was born in Reading, Windsor, Vermont and died in Essex, Essex, New York. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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.

Related Records

Stephen Sawyer Butterfield Jr
Father
Rachel B Spaulding
Mother

Rachel Butterfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Rachel Butterfield PTP
1797–1848
Reading, Windsor, Vermont
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rachel Butterfield's Descendants

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Rachel Butterfield PTP 1797–1848