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Capt. John Butler of Eastwell 1625–1658

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Reliability Score: A

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 JAN 1625 · Ashford, Kent, England

Died 21 JUL 1658 · Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA

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Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census …

Researchers connected through Capt. Eastwell 1625–1658

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Biography

The story of Capt. John Butler of Eastwell began in 1625 in Ashford, Kent, England. In 1649, Capt. John Butler of Eastwell established residence. Capt. John Butler of Eastwell married mary lynde, and had children including william butler. Capt. John Butler of Eastwell passed away in 1658 in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1624

Capt. John Butler of Eastwell was baptized in Ashford, Kent, England

Baptism

1625

Birth of Capt. John Butler of Eastwell in Ashford, Kent, England

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1649

Capt. John Butler of Eastwell resided here

Residence

1658

Death of Capt. John Butler of Eastwell in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Eastwell

This ancestor line traces from Eastwell, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1594) to Ashford, Kent, England (1625) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Capt. Eastwell (1625–1658) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Capt. Eastwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Capt. John Butler of Eastwell PTP

1625–1658

Ashford, Kent, England