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Samuel Butler 1665–1711

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
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 2 independent trees

Born 26 Nov 1665 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 10 Dec 1711 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Elizabeth Olmstead (1642–1681)
Siblings Dorothy Butler, Elizabeth Butler, James Butler, Jonathan Butler, Mary Butler, Sarah Butler

Researchers connected through Samuel Butler 1665–1711

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Butler 1665–1711

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Butler began in 1665 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Samuel Butler passed away in 1711 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Samuel Butler in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1711
Death of Samuel Butler in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Butler

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Essex, England (1617) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1665) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Butler (1665–1711) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 Samuel 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.

Samuel Butler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Butler PTP
1665–1711
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Elizabeth Olmstead PTP
1642–1681
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Butler's Descendants

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Samuel Butler PTP 1665–1711