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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 • Martin Frobisher sails from Harwich, England to Frobisher Bay, Canada, on his third expedition. |
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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 • The iconoclast and Confucian scholar Li Zhi commits suicide while in a Chinese prison during the late Ming Dynasty; he had taught that women were the intellectual equals of men and should be given equal opportunity in education; he was charged with spreading "dangerous ideas". |
1602
Age: 24y
birth of childJoyce Baker Ashford, Kent, England ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1602 • The United East India Company is established by the United Provinces States-General in Amsterdam, with the stated intention of capturing the spice trade from the Portuguese. |
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 • First recorded performance of William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, at Whitehall Palace in London. |