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James Butterfield 1786–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1786

Birth Location: Maine

Death Date: 13 Jun 1866

Death Location: Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States

Father: Samuel Butterfield

Mother: Hannah Chandler

Spouse(s): Anna Clark

Children(s): Emily Butterfield, Julia Butterfield, Dorcas Butterfield

The story of James Butterfield began in 1786 in Maine. In 1840, James Butterfield resided in Franklin, Maine, United States. In 1850, James Butterfield resided in Farmington, Franklin, Maine. James Butterfield married Anna Clark, and had children including Dorcas N Butterfield, Emily Butterfield, Julia Butterfield. James Butterfield passed away in 1866 in Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Butterfield began in 1786 in Maine.
  • In 1840, James Butterfield resided in Franklin, Maine, United States.
  • In 1850, James Butterfield resided in Farmington, Franklin, Maine.
  • James Butterfield married Anna Clark, and had children including Dorcas N Butterfield, Emily Butterfield, Julia Butterfield.
  • James Butterfield passed away in 1866 in Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Butterfield
1738–1808
Birth Location: Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Hannah Chandler
1742–1814
Birth Location: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Anna Clark
1784–1864
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Children(s)

Emily Butterfield
1815–1868
Birth Location: Maine, United States
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Julia Butterfield
1825–1860
Birth Location: Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
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Dorcas Butterfield
1817–1890
Birth Location: Maine
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James Butterfield's Ancestors

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James Butterfield
1786–1866
Birth Place: Maine
Parents
Samuel Butterfield
1738–1808
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Chandler
1742–1814
Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Ebenezer Butterfield
1707–1793
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Houston
1712–1748
Moses Chandler
1720–1800
Billerica, Massachusetts
Dorothy Marble
1719–1760
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Butterfield's Descendants

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James Butterfield (1 Jan 1786–13 Jun 1866) m. Anna Clark (4 Oct 1784–13 Apr 1864)
  1. 1. Emily Butterfield 1815–1868
  2. 2. Julia Butterfield 1825–1860
  3. 3. Dorcas (N.) Butterfield 1817–1890 m. Richard Hitchcock 1814–1892
    1. 1. Clara (M.) Hitchcock 1855–
    2. 2. Virginia Hitchcock 1858–
    3. 3. Anna (C.) Hitchcock 1846–
    4. 4. Viola (A.) Hitchcock 1848–
    5. 5. Fredrick (R.) Hitchcock 1857–1927
    6. 6. Frank (Herbert) Hitchcock 1859–1947
    7. 7. Henrietta (C.) Hitchcock 1841–1921 m. Melvin (Allen) Ingersol 1841–1912
      1. 1. Clara (Etta) Ingersol 1879–1959 m. Clarence (Raymond) Flanders 1877–1968
        1. 1. Delbert (Truman) Flanders 1921–1921
        2. 2. Lucille (Irene) Flanders 1916–2003 m. Arnold (Alvin) Armstrong 1916–
        3. 3. Orville (Orrin) Flanders 1911–1965
        4. 4. Elvin (Peabody) Flanders 1908–1960 m. Thelma (May) Rediger 1914–2000
        5. 5. Clarence (Louis) Flanders 1907–1907
        6. 6. Clarence (Milo) Flanders 1905–1905
        7. 7. Clara (Melvine) Flanders 1903–1983
      2. 2. John (Allen) Ingersol 1866–1934
    8. 8. Therissa (Rebecca) Hitchcock 1840–1867 m. John (Wesley) Ingersol 1837–1909
      1. 1. Ida (Therissa) Ingersol 1866–1945 m. James (Wesley) Downey 1852–1929
        1. 1. Herbert Downey 1877–
        2. 2. Davey Downey 1880–
        3. 3. Flora (Estella) Downey 1891–
        4. 4. Luvilla Downey 1889–
        5. 5. Flossie Downey 1893–
        6. 6. Vernon Downey 1906–1927
        7. 7. Glen Downey 1909–1980
        8. 8. James (Willard) Downey 1899–
        9. 9. Olen Downey 1896–
      2. 2. Lourette ("Lou" Belle) Ingersol 1865–1910 m. Levi (Allen) Eckerson 1856–1932
        1. 1. Theresa (Etta) Eckerson 1908–
        2. 2. Opal (Juanita) Eckerson 1904–
        3. 3. Geniviere ("ViVa") Eckerson 1902–
        4. 4. Charles (Nickllus) Eckerson 1897–1914
        5. 5. Earl (Adolph) Eckerson 1895–
        6. 6. Alanson (Ray) Eckerson 1894–
        7. 7. Vesta (Belle) Eckerson 1891–
        8. 8. Son Eckerson 1890–1890
      3. 3. John (Arthur) Ingersol 1861–1863
      4. 4. Joseph Ingersol 1859–
      5. 5. Clarence ("Cal" Wesley) Ingersol 1867–1921 m. Aletha (Cynthia) Leake 1866–1920
        1. 1. John (Wesley) Ingersoll 1886–1937 m. Nettie (Rose) Dasbach 1887–1965
        2. 2. Baby (Girl) Ingersoll 1892–
        3. 3. Earl Ingersol 1905–1963
        4. 4. Nina (F) Ingersoll 1908–
        5. 5. Bertha Ingersoll 1891–
        6. 6. Charles (Delbert) Ingersoll 1894–
        7. 7. Iota (B.) Ingersoll 1889– m. Elmer (Bernard) Heine 1892–1959

James Butterfield's Timeline

6 Records

1786
1 Jan 1786
Birth of James Butterfield in Maine
Maine
1840
1840
Age 54
James Butterfield resided here in Franklin, Maine, United States
Franklin, Maine, United States
1850
1850
Age 64
James Butterfield resided here in Farmington, Franklin, Maine
Farmington, Franklin, Maine
1860
1860
Age 74
James Butterfield resided here in Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
1860
1860
Age 74
James Butterfield resided here in Franklin County, ME
Franklin County, ME
1866
13 Jun 1866
Age 80
Death of James Butterfield in Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1786
    Event Place: Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine; Roll: ; Page: 596; Image: 10.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 194A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 194A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine; Roll: ; Page: 596; Image: 10.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin County, ME
    Record Source: Maine Census, 1800-90

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1866
    Event Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
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