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A miller of Ashford.
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1578
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birthSissinghurst, Kent, England ⇓ Most records say Joyce's Butlers family had resided in Kent for many genrations, and that her father was "of Ashford." His parents' families were of the area of Kent known as "Sissinghurst" at the time, however, which is most likely where he was born. At the time of his mother's death, it was mentioned that he was eleven years old, and this gives the rough estimate for his year of birth. 6 Sources ⇓ |
| 1578 • Alessandro Farnese succeeds Don John as Spanish Governor-General of the Netherlands. |
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marriageMargaret Ashford, Kent, England ⇓ The location is a based on the fact that Joyce's parents were described as being "of Ashford" and Joyce was born there. 4 Sources ⇓ |
1602
Age: 24y
birth of childJoyce Baker Ashford, 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 • Persia and Spain conclude a defensive alliance and declare war on the Ottoman Empire. |
1602
Age: 24y
birth of childJoyce Baker Ashford, Kent, England ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1602 • Copies are printed of the geographical map of East Asia created by Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit stationed in Ming Dynasty Beijing, China, with Chinese-written labeling and map symbols. |
1604
Sep 5
Age: 26y
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deathAdministration of his will speaks of children: Thomas Baker, Joane Baker, Joyce Baker, Mary Baker. After his death, his wife remarried John Harker in 1605. 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1604 • Before 1 October, Huntingdon Beaumont completes the Wollaton Waggonway, built to transport coal from the mines at Strelley to Wollaton just west of Nottingham, England, the world's oldest wagonway with provenance.The exact date is unknown, but a surviving account book for the year ended September 30 1604 proves it was built within the preceding 12 months. |