Who was Richard Butler?

Richard Butler (1610–1684) was born in Braintree, Essex, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Butler 1610–1684

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Sep 1610 · Braintree, Essex, England

Died 04 Aug 1684 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father Stephen Butler

Mother Sarah Ann Edwards

Spouse Sarah Banbury Green Butler 8Th Gm

Children William Butler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Butler

Sarah Ann Edwards

Spouse(s)

Sarah Banbury Green Butler 8Th Gm

Sarah GM,

Children

William Butler

Biography

The story of Richard Butler began in 1610 in Braintree, Essex, England. Richard Butler married sarah banbury green butler 8th gm, and had children including william butler. Richard Butler passed away in 1684 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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1610

Birth of Richard Butler in Braintree, Essex, England

Birth

1684

Death of Richard Butler in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Butler

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Essex, England (1580) to Braintree, Essex, England (1610) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Butler (1610–1684) was born in Braintree, Essex, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 2 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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