Thomas Butler (abt. 1674 - aft. 1736)

Born about 1674 in Kittery, York, Maine

Husband of Elizabeth (Abbott) Butler — married about 1697 in Kittery, York, Province of Massachusetts Bay [uncertain]

Descendants

Died after 1736 after about age 62 in Berwick, York, Maine

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Biography

Thomas Butler

Birth: 1674, Kittery, York, Maine

Death: 1736, Berwick, York, Maine

Father: James Butler Sr

Mother: Mary Andrews

Marriage & Family

Spouse: Elizabeth Abbot

Marriage: 1696

Children:

1. Thomas Butler b. 06 Mar 1698
2. Elizabeth Butler b. 22 Sep 1699
3. Moses Butler, b. 13 Jul 1702

Abigail Butler birth not recorded as was baptized as an adult 18 feb 1719 Love Butler 10 july 1713

Butler, George. (1886). Thomas Butler and his descendants. A genealogy of Thomas and Elizabeth Butler of Butler’s Hill, South Berwick, Maine, 1674-1886. New York, NY: Trow’s Printing and Bookbinding Company.

Thomas was born abt 1674 based on information that was recorded at the birth of his first child with Elizabeth Abbot Butler. His grave stone recorded that date also based on just that information, and also said Emigrant. There are many questions as to where he came from, along with documented information and documented rumor or stories. One comment made was that he arrived on his own ship with Scottish indentured servants that were set free and given land in the Berwick area. There was nothing stating that they were his indentured servants, just that he had given them their freedom.

Thomas Butler ... He passed away in 1759.^[1][2]

Note

Note: He was born about 1674, witness a deed in Berwick, 11 May 1695. He Married, about 1696. He was a prominent man in town affairs, being schoolmaster, selectman, and elected to office 35 times. He owned the land where Berwick Academy now is.

Sources

• "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWBV-NB4 : 10 February 2018), Thomas Butler in entry for Moses Butler, 13 Jul 1702; citing ; FHL microfilm 11,322. Name: Moses Butler; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 13 Jul 1702; Father's Name: Thomas Butler; Mother's Name: Elizabeth

• "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWBV-NYZ : 10 February 2018), Thomas Butler in entry for Elizabeth Butler, 22 Sep 1699; citing ; FHL microfilm 11,322. Name: Elizabeth Butler; Gender: Female; Birth Date: 22 Sep 1699; Father's Name: Thomas Butler; Mother's Name: Elizabeth

• "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWBV-NBQ : 10 February 2018), Thomas Butler in entry for Thomas Butler, 06 Mar 1698; citing ; FHL microfilm 11,322. Name: Thomas Butler; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 06 Mar 1698; Father's Name: Thomas Butler; Mother's Name: Elizabeth

• S1287 Title: Old Kittery and Her Families, Pages: 308-310; Author: Stackpole, Everett S. Publication: Press of Lewiston Journal Company, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Me., 1903; Abbreviation: Old Kittery and Her Families; Note: History and genealogy from the settling of Kittery, ME in the early 1600's, complete with many illustrations. NS222823; Source Media Type: Book; Master Listing Source: Y

• Source: #S-2127383364 Page: Ancestry Family Trees; Text: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=16723752&pid=1392241815

1. ↑ A source for this information is needed.
2. ↑ Note: Regarding the tombstone with the word "emigrant," it is quite evident that the photo was not a match. This individual's parents were both born in Massachusetts. The photo has been removed.

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Acknowledgments

• This person was created through the import of Farmer Meanderings.ged on 31 January 2011.
• This person was created through the import of dyermaeettaaug2010.ged on 11 September 2010.