Who was Henry Butler?

Henry Butler (1626–1696) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Witham Friary, Somerset, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Butler 1626–1696

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 SEP 1626 · Ashford, Kent, England

Died 28 APR 1696 · Witham Friary, Somerset, England

Father Nicholas Butler

Mother Joyce Baker

Siblings John Butler, Lynda Butler, Mary Butler, Peter Butler, Thomas Butler

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Butler

Joyce Baker

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Children

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Biography

In 1626, Henry Butler entered the world in Ashford, Kent, England, born to nicholas butler and joyce baker. Henry Butler passed away in 1696 in Witham Friary, Somerset, England.

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1626

Birth of Henry Butler in Ashford, Kent, England

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1696

Death of Henry Butler in Witham Friary, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Butler

This ancestor line traces from Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, Angevin Empire (1000) to Ashford, Kent, England (1626) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Butler (1626–1696) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Witham Friary, Somerset, England. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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