John Butler (1625–1658) was born in Ashford, Kent, , England and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Butler 1625–1658

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

Born 2 Jan 1625 · Ashford, Kent, , England

Died 21 Jul 1658 · Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Father Nicholas Butler

Mother Joyce Baker

Spouse Mary Lynde

Children Hannah Butler, John Butler, Joseph Butler, Mary Butler, Thomas Butler

Siblings Henry Butler, Lynda Butler, Mary Butler, Peter Butler, Thomas Butler

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., New England Marriages Prior …

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Biography

The story of John Butler began in 1625 in Ashford, Kent, England. John Butler married mary lynde, and had children including hannah butler, john butler, joseph butler, mary butler, thomas butler. John Butler passed away in 1658 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

Life Timeline

1625

Birth of John Butler in Ashford, Kent, England

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1658

Death of John Butler in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Butler

This ancestor line traces from Eastwell, Kent, England (1592) to Ashford, Kent, England (1625) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Butler (1625–1658) was born in Ashford, Kent, , England and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 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 John 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.
: 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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