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Sarah Butterfield 1701–1788

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Butterfield 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 12 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1701 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Aug 1788 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Sgt Benjamin Butterfield Sr
Mother Elizabeth Fletcher
Siblings Abiah Butterfield, Abiel Butterfield, Benjamin4 Benjamin3 Butterfield Ensign French And Indian War, Capt John Butterfield, Daniel Butterfield, Deborah Butterfield, Elizabeth Butterfield, Ester Esther Butterfield, Joseph Butterfield, Lydia Butterfield Spaulding, Mary Butterfield, Sarah Richardson, William Butterfield
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, … Millennium File U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections Massachusetts Town Birth Records Massachusetts Town Death Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, Sarah Butterfield entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to sgt benjamin butterfield sr and elizabeth fletcher. Sarah Butterfield passed away in 1788 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  6. 6
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850

  7. 7
    Record Millennium File

  8. 8
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

  11. 11
    Birth Records Massachusetts Town Birth Records

  12. 12
    Record Massachusetts Town Death Records

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Sarah Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1788
Death of Sarah Butterfield in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Butterfield

This ancestor line traces from Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1640) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1701) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Butterfield (1701–1788) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.

Related Records

Sgt Benjamin Butterfield Sr
Father
Elizabeth Fletcher
Mother

Sarah Butterfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Butterfield PTP
1701–1788
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Butterfield's Descendants

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Sarah Butterfield PTP 1701–1788