Original subject: Revolutionary Times In B. F. Wilbour's "Little Compton Families" (LCF), there is a single page devoted to this family. Here is an extract from page 141 of volume 1: Thomas BUTTS, died in 1703; m. Elizabeth LAKE dau. of Henry of Dorchester, MA. Residences: Norfolk, England, >>> Portsmouth & Little Compton (LC). He was in LC as early as 31 OCT 1682. Will recorded Taunton probate. book 2 page 71. children: + Zacheus, b. 1667 Idido + Moses, b. 30 JUL 1673 Hepsibah, m. 26 DEC 1695 William EARLE. Zacheus, b. 1667, d. bef. 1781; m. Sarah CORNELL, dau. of Thomas & Sarah (EARLE) CORNELL. residence in LC. Children not recorded: Sarah John, b. abt. 1691; d. in 1768; m. (1) 11 DEC 1712 Susannah WORDELL; m. (2) 29 JAN 1724 widow Abigail (Moon) BRIGGS. Mary Abigail Elizabeth Moses, b. 30 JUL 1673 probably in Portsmouth, d. in LC, 1734; m. Alice LAKE; 7 children all recorded in LC. Hope the above helps. No mention of the revolutionary war on page 141. Al Rose