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William Butler 1521 – 1594 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1521

Birth Location: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 8 NOV 1594

Death Location: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Father: Thomas Butler

Mother: Joane Sutton

Spouse(s): Ann Gurdon, Marion Willes

Children(s):

The story of William Butler began in 1521 in Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom, with parents Thomas Butler and Joane Sutton. As an adult, William Butler wed Ann Gurdon and Marion Willes. William Butler's life came to an end in 1594 in Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom.

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Parents

Thomas Butler
1500 – 1555
Birth Location: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
TB
Joane Sutton
1504 – 1539
Birth Location: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Ann Gurdon
1521 – 1563
Birth Location: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Marion Willes
1524 – 1606
Birth Location: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Children(s)

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: ABT 1521
    Event Place: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Year: 1521
    Event Place: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 8 NOV 1594
    Event Place: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Year: 8 NOV 1594
    Event Place: Dedham, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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