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Samuel Butts 1673–1747

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

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Butts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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, with linked records

Born 1 Mar 1673 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 30 May 1747 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Father Richard Butts Jr
Mother Deliverance Hoppin
Children John Bates
Siblings Elizabeth Butt, Nathaniel Butts

Researchers connected through Samuel Butts 1673–1747

and 3 more tree owners connected with Samuel Butts 1673–1747

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
John Bates

Biography

Samuel Butts was born in 1673 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of richard butts jr and deliverance hoppin. Samuel Butts had children including john bates. Samuel Butts passed away in 1747 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1673
Birth of Samuel Butts in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1701
Samuel Butts was married in Dorchester, MA
Marriage
1747
Death of Samuel Butts in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Butts

This ancestor line traces from Nettlestead, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1397) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1673) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Butts (1673–1747) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 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 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 8 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 Butts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Butts PTP
1673–1747
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Butts's Descendants

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Samuel Butts PTP 1673–1747