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A miller of Ashford.
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1578
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 • The Duel of the Mignons claims the lives of two favorites of Henry III of France and two favourites of Henry I, Duke of Guise. |
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 • William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor is published. |
1602
Age: 24y
birth of childJoyce Baker Ashford, Kent, England ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
1602 • Persia and Spain conclude a defensive alliance and declare war on the Ottoman Empire. |
1604
Sep 5
Age: 26y
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 • The Sikh Holy Scripture Guru Granth Sahib is compiled and edited by Guru Arjan. |