Samuel Butts 1673–1747
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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
Researchers connected through Samuel Butts 1673–1747
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Immediate Family
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
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.
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.
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Samuel Butts's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record