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Norman Lewis Red Courtney 1918–1973

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Norman Courtney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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

Born 2 Jan 1918 · Texas
Died 6 Jul 1973 · Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Father Verner Lee Courtney
Mother Elizabeth Lizzie Shifflett
Siblings Elvin Lee Courtney, Evelyn Courtney, Preston Edward Courtney
Records
1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Texas Death Index U.S. World War II Army … Texas, Convict and Conduct Registers Social Security Death Index (CD … Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Norman Lewis Red Courtney began in 1918 in Texas. In 1930, Norman Lewis Red Courtney resided in Precinct 7, Houston, Texas. In 1940, Norman Lewis Red Courtney resided in Houston, Texas, United States. Norman Lewis Red Courtney passed away in 1973 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

  4. 4
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  5. 5
    Death Records Texas Death Index

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    Military U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

  7. 7
    Record Texas, Convict and Conduct Registers

  8. 8
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

  9. 9
    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

Life Timeline

1918
Birth of Norman Lewis Red Courtney in Texas
Birth
1930
Norman Lewis Red Courtney resided here in Precinct 7, Houston, Texas
Residence
1940
Norman Lewis Red Courtney resided here in Houston, Texas, United States
Residence
1947
Norman Lewis Red Courtney resided here in Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA
Residence
1973
Death of Norman Lewis Red Courtney in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Norman Courtney

This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1544) to Texas (1918) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Norman Courtney (1918–1973) was born in Texas and died in Houston, Harris, 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 Norman 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 14 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

Verner Lee Courtney
Father
Elizabeth Lizzie Shifflett
Mother

Norman Courtney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Norman Lewis Red Courtney PTP
1918–1973
Texas
Parents
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Grandparents
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Norman Courtney's Descendants

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Norman Lewis Red Courtney PTP 1918–1973