YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Peter Butterfield 1739–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 June 1739

Birth Location: Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 30 December 1811

Death Location: Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William Butterfield

Mother: Bathsheba Shepard

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Peter Butterfield was born in 1739 in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of William Butterfield And Bathsheba Shepard. Peter Butterfield passed away in 1811 in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Peter Butterfield
PB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Peter Butterfield was born in 1739 in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of William Butterfield And Bathsheba Shepard.
  • Peter Butterfield passed away in 1811 in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Butterfield's Ancestors

Self
Peter Butterfield
1739–1811
Birth Place: Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
William Butterfield
1705–1785
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Bathsheba Shepard
1707–1793
Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin (Butterfield) Sgt.
1679–1715
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Elizabeth Fletcher
1678–1715
Abraham Shepard
1677–1710
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Lamson
1677–1710
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Butterfield
1649–1720
Lydia Ballard
1657–1727
SAMUEL Fletcher
1656–1726
Elizabeth Proctor
1656–1744
Abraham Shepard
1642–1716
Judith
1650–1704
Joseph Lamson
1636–1679
Elizabeth Rice
1641–1704
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Butterfield
1610–1687
Ann Jundon
1616–1661
Ralph Shepard
1603–1693
Thanklorde Perkins
1612–1681

Peter Butterfield's Timeline

2 Records

1739
16 June 1739
Birth of Peter Butterfield in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1811
30 December 1811
Age 72
Death of Peter Butterfield in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 June 1739
    Event Place: Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 December 1811
    Event Place: Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE