Walter Jack Courtney 1888–1961
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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
Researchers connected through Walter Courtney 1888–1961
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Immediate Family
Biography
Walter Jack Courtney was born in 1888 in Crockett County, Texas, USA, the child of jesse myer sr courtney and una caroline vick. In 1900, Walter Jack Courtney resided in Justice Precinct 1 (all east of H&TC r.r. excl. Ma. Walter Jack Courtney passed away in 1961 in Marlin, Falls, Texas.
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Courtney
This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1544) to Crockett County, Texas, USA (1888) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Walter Courtney (1888–1961) was born in Crockett County, Texas, USA and died in Marlin, Falls, Texas. 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.
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Related Records
Walter Courtney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record