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Edward Samuel Courtney 1878–1963

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Courtney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Feb 1878 · Texas
Died 14 Jan 1963 · Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
Father Jesse Myer Sr Courtney
Mother Una Caroline Vick
Siblings Beny Courtney, Henry Walker Courtney, Ida L Courtney, James Jim Edgar Courtney, Jesse Myer Williard Courtney Jr, John Courtney, Margarett Elizabeth Maggie Courtney, Mary A Courtney, Sarah Courtney, Tommy Courtney, Walter Jack Courtney, William Courtney
Records
1880 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1878, Edward Samuel Courtney entered the world in Texas, born to jesse myer sr courtney and una caroline vick. In 1880, Edward Samuel Courtney resided in Houston, Texas, United States. Edward Samuel Courtney passed away in 1963 in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1878
Birth of Edward Samuel Courtney in Texas
Birth
1880
Edward Samuel Courtney resided here in Houston, Texas, United States
Residence
1963
Death of Edward Samuel Courtney in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Courtney

This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1544) to Texas (1878) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Courtney (1878–1963) was born in Texas and died in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jesse Myer Sr Courtney
Father
Una Caroline Vick
Mother

Edward Courtney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Samuel Courtney PTP
1878–1963
Texas
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Courtney's Descendants

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Edward Samuel Courtney PTP 1878–1963