'He married first, by 1576, Joan -----, who was buried at Earl's Colne 11 Feb. 1616/17.'
The assumption that they were married by 1576 is based on the fact that John's first known child was baptized Sep 1576. However, based on his mother's will, it is possible that his first wife was named Phyllis, and Joan was his second wife. See the record for John's (possible) marriage to Phyllis.
↑ Birth year estimated on estimated marriage year and estimated birth year of her husband.