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John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY 1218–1274

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John COURTENAY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 26 Jul 1218 · Okehampton Castle, Devon, Devonshire, England
Died 3 May 1274 · Ford Abbey, Devon, Eng, England
Father Robert Decourtenay
Mother Mary De Vernon Baroness Of Okehampton De Redvers Reviers 1
Spouse Isabel De Vere
Children Hugh Lord Okehampton Decourtenay
Siblings Catherine De Courtenay 1, Egeline De Courtenay, Hawise De Courtenay, Kids Decourtenay, William Courtenay

Researchers connected through John COURTENAY 1218–1274

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Biography

The story of John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY began in 1218 in Okehampton Castle, Devon, Devonshire, England. John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY married isabel de vere, and had children including hugh lord okehampton decourtenay. John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY passed away in 1274 in Ford Abbey, Devon, Eng, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1218
Birth of John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY in Okehampton Castle, Devon, Devonshire, England
Birth
1274
Death of John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY in Ford Abbey, Devon, Eng, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John COURTENAY

This ancestor line traces from Courtenay, Loiret, Centre, France (1013) to Okehampton Castle, Devon, Devonshire, England (1218) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John COURTENAY (1218–1274) was born in Okehampton Castle, Devon, Devonshire, England and died in Ford Abbey, Devon, Eng, England. 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 John 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John COURTENAY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Baron of Okehampton De COURTENAY PTP
1218–1274
Okehampton Castle, Devon, Devonshire, England
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John COURTENAY's Descendants