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1602
birthAshford, Kent, England ⇓ She had a brother Thomas, and two sisters, Joan and Mary. Thomas Baker in his will 26 May 1626 speaks of his "sister Joys Butler," and Nicholas Butler is a witness. She is mentioned in both her father and her grandfather Christopher Merry's will. Henry Vanner of Canterbury mentioned her in his will as "Cousin Joyce, daughter of Richard Baker" and married to "Nicholas Butler". 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1602 • Ben Jonson writes The Poetaster. |
1602
May 30
Age: 6m
| 1602 • Portuguese expelled from Bahrain. |
1623
Jan 23
Age: 21y
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marriageNicholas Butler Appledore Parish, Canterbury Diocese, Kent, England ⇓ 5 Sources ⇓ |
| 1623 • Richard Frethorne begins writing a letter to his parents from Jamestown, Virginia. |
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Jan 2
Age: 22y
1624
Jan 2
Age: 22y
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birth of childJohn Butler Ashford, Kent, England ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1624 • The Virginia Land Company's charter is revoked and Virginia becomes a crown colony. |
1637
Age: 35y
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immigrationDorchester, Massachusetts, USA ⇓ On board the ship "the Hercules." Fellow passengers included Edward Johnson and his wife Susan, whose son Edward Johnson Jr. married a Catherine Baker in 1650. In 1630, will of Henry Vanner, Alderman of the City of Canterbury, mentions cousin Joyce wife of Nicholas Butler of Ashford, daughter of Richard Baker deceased, and her son Henry. Henry Vanner's wife, Ursula Rooke, had relations with the Butler family through her aunt's marriage John Baker, who was the uncle of Thomas Baker, married to Griselda. 5 Sources ⇓ |
| 1637 • The first opera house, Teatro San Cassiano, opens in Venice. |
before
Age: 55y
1657
Age: 55y
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eventDorchester, Massachusetts, USA ⇓ Signed a petition along with other wives in Dorchester. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1657 • Lord Protector Cromwell confirms his refusal of the crown of England, preferring the title "Lord Protector". |
1679
Age: 77y
willShe mentions her grand-daughter "Hannah Chadduck." (Hannah married James Chadwick.) 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1679 • The city of Duluth, Minnesota, is founded. |