American AcornsJohn Butler
born 1754 · Male
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Family
Parents
- Father: John Butler
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Shrewsbury's records name John and Susannah Butler as the parents.
Records:
Review: assessed 10-03-2026; evidence: Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined.
- Mother: Susannah Allen 1723–1814
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Shrewsbury's records name 'John and Susannah'; that this Susannah is Susanna Allen, John Oake's widow, rests on the intention of May 1754 and on the register's account of her second marriage, and is Likely.
Records:
Review: assessed 10-03-2026; evidence: Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined.
Life events
| Born | 24 Sep 1754, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Shrewsbury's vital records enter the birth of John, child of John and Susannah Butler. Records: Review: assessed 10-03-2026; evidence: Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined. |
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| Died | No death date is recorded here. The site classifies this person as deceased from the dated records; no death record is cited. |
Sources
Research sources
- Vital Records of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts: marriage intention of John Butler of Shrewsbury and Susanna of Westborough (May 1754) and the births of their children John (24 Sep 1754), Andrew (13 Jun 1756), Elijah (17 Apr 1758), Susannah (15 Mar 1760) and a second Elijah (24 Jul 1762) Birth, marriage and death records
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