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Susan Wood 1578–1637

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Susan Wood 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 2 independent trees

Born 9 Aug 1578 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Died 16 Feb 1637 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Benjamin Butterfield Ii
Children Benjamin Butterfield Iii

Researchers connected through Susan Wood 1578–1637

and 1 more tree owner connected with Susan Wood 1578–1637

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1578, Susan Wood entered the world in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Susan Wood married benjamin butterfield ii, and had children including benjamin butterfield iii. Susan Wood passed away in 1637 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1578
Birth of Susan Wood in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1637
Death of Susan Wood in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Susan Wood

This ancestor line traces from London, City of London, Greater London, England (1478) to Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1578) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Susan Wood (1578–1637) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Susan 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.

Susan Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Susan Wood PTP
1578–1637
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Susan Wood's Descendants

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Susan Wood PTP 1578–1637