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Friday, September 18, 2009

Thomas Courtney Sr., b. circa 1728 Ireland, d. circa 1811 in U.S.A.

Submitted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 21:23:41
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llsmith4444@netzero.net

ancestor: Thomas Courtney Sr.

comments: Thomas Courtney Sr. was born about 1728 in Ireland and died in the US about 1811. He married three times #1 "Daughter" Dawson who had a child, Robert, born, 1751 "near Castle Dawson". They had been married in London, England. Thomas married #2 Jane Anderson in Ireland in 1757. He married #3 Isabella Thompson in 1789. She was born in Virginia. Their son, Thomas Jr. is my ancestor. I am looking for any information as to Thomas Sr's parents or family members. Thomas Jr. married Mary Polly Cravens and had at least one child, John D who was born in Mongongalia County West Virginia. He married Catharine Rodes and married again to Eliza Ann Boyd. Among their children was Mary Elizabeth Courtney who married Samuel Horton Anderson. They were my great grandparents. I can fill in some gaps if any relatives are interested. thanks, Lynda

10 comments:

  1. what year was Jane Anderson born? I think this might be my gggggg-grandparents.... any information you have on this would be REALLY helpful. I'm doing a project on the Courtneys in school and any information you'd be willing to offer would assist me greatly. Thanks! Charlotte

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  2. I know Thomas Sr and Jane Anderson's genealogy 9 generations but i can't give any info on his other offspring.

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  3. I think I'm a gggggggggggggdaughter of Thomas Courtney through Jane Anderson. I don't know Thomas's parents either, but I would like to know your sources for him and all three of his wives and their respective families. I had always heard that the Courtney line was from England and so all the Ireland connections make me curious if all the information has been verified. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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  4. Hello All
    I'm related to Thomas Courtney Sr
    Robert was my gggreat. We are in Northern California. Willing to pass on all we have if your willing to do the same.
    Thanks
    Scott Courtney
    laf313@yahoo.com

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  5. i am also doing a tree on the courtneys'. they originated in france came to england then under the queen sir william courtenay went to ireland to colonize. the family flourished. so it's true, they are both english and irish.
    tami

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  6. Just got started tracing Pinckney Lindsay Courtney's history. He is my great-grandfather through Josie Fern Courtney. She mentioned England and Ireland, but never mentioned France. The Courtneys have so many offspring as well as wives, it makes untangling the lines complicated, but I hope to succeed!
    Susan

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  7. I am tracing family lines for my children, presently working on my grandmother Josie Fern Courtney's father's background. Quite a tangle with the many wives and children along with their traveling ways.
    Susan

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  8. Hello all
    I'm a Courtney by name but
    Thomas Courtney first son Robert is my direct line

    My DNA doen't lie it ends up that it McNeill "Hector MacNeill " about 1630

    Hope one of Thomas other sons have a direct line that will get tested so I and you will find out the truth

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  9. Well I have done DNA testing and
    I maybe a Courtney by name and a direct line to Robert,Thomas first son
    My DNA says McNeill 89% common at 4 generations

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