Elvin Wayne Sonny Courtney 1938–2010
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elvin Courtney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Elvin Wayne Sonny Courtney began in 1938 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. In 1940, Elvin Wayne Sonny Courtney resided in Houston, Texas, United States. Elvin Wayne Sonny Courtney married joyce ann simpson. Elvin Wayne Sonny Courtney passed away in 2010 in Burnet, Burnet, Texas, United States.
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1Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Marriage Records Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019
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4Record U.S. Public Records Index
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5Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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6Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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7Birth Records Texas Birth Index
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8Birth Records Texas, Birth Index
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9Marriage Records Nevada Marriage Index
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10Record Texas Divorce Index
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11Burial Records Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
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12Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
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13Record Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Elvin Courtney
This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1544) to Houston, Harris, Texas, United States (1938) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elvin Courtney (1938–2010) was born in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States and died in Burnet, Burnet, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elvin 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.
- 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.
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Elvin Courtney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record