Joyce Denny (1495–1560) was born in Howe, Norfolk, , England and died in London, City of London, Greater London, England. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joyce Denny 1495–1560

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Jul 1495 · Howe, Norfolk, , England

Died 6 Apr 1560 · London, City of London, Greater London, England

Father Sir Knight Edmund Denny

Mother Lady Mary Troutbeck

Spouse William Walsingham

Children Lady Elizabeth Walsingham, Mary Walsingham, Sir Francis Walsingham

Siblings Anthony Denny

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 North America, Family Histories UK and Ireland, Find a … Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, … GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, … OneWorldTree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Knight Edmund Denny

Lady Mary Troutbeck

Spouse(s)

William Walsingham

Children

Lady Elizabeth Walsingham

Mary Walsingham

Sir Francis Walsingham

Biography

In 1495, Joyce Denny entered the world in Howe, Norfolk, England, born to sir knight edmund denny and lady mary troutbeck. Joyce Denny married william walsingham, and had children including lady elizabeth walsingham, mary walsingham, sir francis walsingham. Joyce Denny passed away in 1560 in London, City of London, Greater London, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@@@gmail.com. Imported on 16 January 2023.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
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Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1495

Birth of Joyce Denny in Howe, Norfolk, England

Birth

1560

Death of Joyce Denny in London, Middlesex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joyce Denny

This ancestor line traces from Congleton, Cheshire, England (1046) to Howe, Norfolk, England (1495) across 15 generations.

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: Joyce Denny (1495–1560) was born in Howe, Norfolk, , England and died in London, City of London, Greater London, England. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Joyce 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 15 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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