Sarah Butterfield 1701–1788
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11 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Butterfield 1701–1788
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1701, Sarah Butterfield entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to benjamin butterfield and sarah hildreath. Sarah Butterfield married thomas heald, zachariah richardson, and had children including abigail heald, ann heild, bridget richardson, deborah richardson, dorothy heald, ephraim heald, esther heald, eunice heald, hannah heald, josiah richardson, lydia richardson, mercy richardson, oliver heald, sarah heald, sarah richardson, thomas heald, zachariah richardson. Sarah Butterfield passed away in 1788 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850
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7Record Millennium File
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Record North America, Family Histories
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10Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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11Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
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12Record Massachusetts Town Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Butterfield
This ancestor line traces from Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1640) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1701) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Butterfield (1701–1788) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 11 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
Sarah Butterfield's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Sarah Butterfield's Descendants
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1. PTP 1729–1775