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Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford 1606–1644

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Chelmsford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees

Born 2 Aug 1606 · Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Died 15 Apr 1644 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Father Richard Rychard Grace
Mother Agnes Grover
Children Jane Hildreth
Siblings Agnes Grace, Damaris Grace, Elizabeth Mary Grace, Hester Grace, Margaret Agnes Grace, Ruth Grace

Researchers connected through Sarah Chelmsford 1606–1644

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Chelmsford 1606–1644

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1606, Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford entered the world in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, born to richard rychard grace and agnes grover. Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford had children including jane hildreth. Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford passed away in 1644 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1606
Birth of Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1644
Death of Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Chelmsford

This ancestor line traces from Courtstown Castle, Ballylinch, Kilkenny, Ireland (1500) to Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England (1606) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Chelmsford (1606–1644) was born in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 3 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, 3 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 5 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.

Sarah Chelmsford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford PTP
1606–1644
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Chelmsford's Descendants

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Sarah BUTTERFIELD of Chelmsford PTP 1606–1644