JB
James Butler
1359 – 1405
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Born
c. 1359
Died
7 Sep 1405
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Research notes
✓ DOCUMENTED (Cokayne, Complete Peerage vol. VI, 'Ormond' pp.139-146 (photographed & read 23 Jul 2026)., p.141, III.): JAMES BUTLER, 3RD EARL OF ORMOND, 'the Earl of Gowran'; purchased Kilkenny Castle 1391; d. 7 Sep 1405. m. ANNE WELLES. His eldest son was James 4th Earl 'the White Earl' (senior line); his 2nd son Sir Richard of Poolestown = our line. Direct ancestor. Added 23 Jul 2026.