Hugh de Courtenay 1251–1292
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh Courtenay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Hugh Courtenay 1251–1292
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1251, Hugh de Courtenay entered the world in Okehampton, Devon, England, born to john de courtenay i baron of okehampton and isabel de vere. Hugh de Courtenay married eleanor le despencer, and had children including alice de courtenay, aveline de courtenay, egeline de courtenay, eleanor de courtenay, hugh de courtenay, isabell de courtenay, john de courtenay, margaret de courtenay, philip de courtenay, robert de courtenay, thomas de courtenay. Hugh de Courtenay passed away in 1292 in Colcombe, Devon, England.
Sources
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1Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Courtenay
This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Okehampton, Devon, England (1251) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Hugh Courtenay (1251–1292) was born in Okehampton, Devon, England and died in Colcombe, Devon, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 9 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.
Related Records
Hugh Courtenay's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Hugh Courtenay's Descendants
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1. PTP 1276–1340