Who was Thomas BUTLER?

Thomas BUTLER (1654–1732) was born in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas BUTLER 1654–1732

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Nov 1654 · Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Died 20 Oct 1732 · Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Butler

Mother Mary Lynde

Spouse Jemima Daggett Doggett

Children Bethiah Butler, Daniel Butler, David Butler, Hannah Butler, Israel Butler, Jemima Butler, Jerusha Butler, Mary Butler, Thomas Butler

Siblings John Butler, Mary Butler Athearn

Records

Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Butler

Mary Lynde

Spouse(s)

Jemima Daggett Doggett

Children

Biography

Thomas BUTLER was born in 1654 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john butler and mary lynde. Thomas BUTLER married jemima daggett doggett, sarah stout, and had children including bethiah butler, daniel butler, david butler, hannah butler, israel butler, jemima butler, jerusha butler, mary butler, thomas butler. Thomas BUTLER passed away in 1732 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1654

Birth of Thomas BUTLER in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1732

Death of Thomas BUTLER in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas BUTLER

This ancestor line traces from Shotley, Suffolk, England (1374) to Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States (1654) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas BUTLER (1654–1732) was born in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Thomas 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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