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Joan (Jane) (Larkyn\Larkin) Betts 1554–1596

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jan 1554 · Langley, Kent, England

Died 7 Nov 1596 · West Peckham, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England

Father William Larkyn

Mother Jane Copland

Spouse Alexander Betts Bettes Larkyn Larkin I Of Bearsted And West Peckham Kent

Children Alexander Betts, Anne Bett, James Betts, Joan Betts, John Bettes, John Richard Bettes Betts, Mary Bettes Betts Baker, Mary Betts, Nicholas Bett, Robert Saxbey, Thomas Betts, John Bettes\Betts

Siblings Alexander Bettes, Annys Lorkyn, George Larkyn Larkin, Joanna Larkyn, John Larkyn Larkin, Sarah Larkyn Larkin, William Larkyn Larkin

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index UK and Ireland, Find a … Kent, England, Tyler Index to … Abstracts of probate acts in …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Larkyn

Jane Copland

Spouse(s)

Alexander Betts Bettes Larkyn Larkin I Of Bearsted And West Peckham Kent

Children

John Richard Bettes Betts

Mary Bettes Betts Baker

Biography

The story of Joan (Jane) (Larkyn, Larkin) Betts began in 1554 in Langley, Kent, England. Joan (Jane) (Larkyn, Larkin) Betts married alexander betts bettes larkyn larkin i of bearsted and west peckham kent, jane larkyn, john betts, and had children including alexander betts, anne bett, james betts, joan betts, john bettes, john richard bettes betts, mary bettes betts baker, mary betts, nicholas bett, robert saxbey, thomas betts. Joan (Jane) (Larkyn, Larkin) Betts passed away in 1596 in West Peckham, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers
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Record Abstracts of probate acts in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury

Life Timeline

1554

Birth of Joan (Jane) (Larkyn, Larkin) Betts in Langley, Kent, England

Birth

1596

Death of Joan (Jane) (Larkyn, Larkin) Betts in West Peckham, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Betts

This ancestor line traces from England, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Langley, Kent, England (1554) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joan Betts (1554–1596) was born in Langley, Kent, England and died in West Peckham, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Joan 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 4 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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