Who was Richard Butler?

Richard Butler (1574–1638) was born in Pitchford, Shropshire, , England and died in Pitchford, Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Butler 1574–1638

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

Born 20 May 1574 · Pitchford, Shropshire, , England

Died 27 Jun 1638 · Pitchford, Shropshire, England

Father William Thomas Butler

Mother Ann Lacon

Spouse Margarett Butler

Children John Butler

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Thomas Butler

Ann Lacon

Spouse(s)

Margarett Butler

Children

John Butler

Biography

In 1574, Richard Butler entered the world in Pitchford, Shropshire, England, born to william thomas butler and ann lacon. Richard Butler married margarett butler, and had children including john butler. Richard Butler passed away in 1638 in Pitchford, Shropshire, England.

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Birth of Richard Butler in Pitchford, Shropshire, England

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1638

Death of Richard Butler in Pitchford, Shropshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Butler

This ancestor line traces from Croston, Lancashire, England (1500) to Pitchford, Shropshire, , England (1574) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Butler (1574–1638) was born in Pitchford, Shropshire, , England and died in Pitchford, Shropshire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 4 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.
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