YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay 1576–1638 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1576

Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, England

Death Date: Jun 03, 1638

Death Location: Starcross, Devon, England

Father: William Courtenay

Mother: Lady Manners

Spouse(s): Mary Pole, Elizabeth Seymour

Children(s): Sir DeCourtenay, Conway deCourtenay, Hercules DeCourtenay, Charles Courtenay, Elizabeth deCourtenay, Francis DeCourtenay, Edward Courtenay

In 1576, Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay entered the world in Powderham, Devon, England, born to William Courtenay And Lady Elizabeth Manners. Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay married Elizabeth Seymour, Mary Pole, and had children including Charles Courtenay, Conway Decourtenay, Edward Courtenay, Elizabeth Decourtenay, Frances Courtenay, Francis Decourtenay, Hercules Decourtenay, Sir William Decourtenay. Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay passed away in 1638 in Starcross, Devon, England.

Find more search results for Francis Courtenay
FC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1576, Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay entered the world in Powderham, Devon, England, born to William Courtenay And Lady Elizabeth Manners.
  • Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay married Elizabeth Seymour, Mary Pole, and had children including Charles Courtenay, Conway Decourtenay, Edward Courtenay, Elizabeth Decourtenay, Frances Courtenay, Francis Decourtenay, Hercules Decourtenay, Sir William Decourtenay.
  • Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay passed away in 1638 in Starcross, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Courtenay
1553–1630
Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, , England
WC
Lady Manners
1553–1590
Birth Location: Haddon Hall, Derbyshire, England
LM

Spouses(s)

Mary Pole
1586–1606
Birth Location: Shute, Devon, England
MP
Elizabeth Seymour
1607–1669
Birth Location: Torquay, Devon, England
ES

Children(s)

Sir DeCourtenay
1628–1702
Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, England
SD
Conway deCourtenay
1638–
Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, England
Cd
Hercules DeCourtenay
1637–
Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, England
HD
Charles Courtenay
1697–1768
Birth Location: –
CC
Elizabeth deCourtenay
1627–1638
Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, England
Ed
Francis DeCourtenay
1633–1672
Birth Location: Starcross, Devon, England
FD
Edward Courtenay
1631–1698
Birth Location: Powderham, Devon, England
EC

Francis Courtenay's Ancestors

Self
Francis Courtenay
1576–1638
Birth Place: Powderham, Devon, England
Parents
William Courtenay
1553–1630
Powderham, Devon, , England
Lady (Elizabeth) Manners
1553–1590
Haddon Hall, Derbyshire, England
Grandparents
William Courtenay
1529–1557
Powderham, Devon, , England
Elizabeth Paulet
1530–1576
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Great-Grandparents
George Courtenay
1503–1528
Catherine StLeger
1514–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Courtenay
1477–1535
Margaret Edgecombe
1481–1520

Francis Courtenay's Descendants

1.
FC
Francis ((4th Earl of Devon) De) Courtenay (1576–Jun 03, 1638) m. Mary Pole (Jun 26, 1586–Nov 07, 1606) m. Elizabeth Seymour (1607–Sep 03, 1669)
  1. 1. Sir (William) DeCourtenay 1628–1702 m. Margaret Waller 1633–1694
    1. 1. Francis (De) Courtenay 1651–1699 m. Mary Boevey 1650–1714
      1. 1. William (De Courtenay I 2nd Baronet 6th Earl Devon (de) jure) 1675–1735 m. Anne (Eleanora Bertie) Lady 1681–1718
        1. 1. Elizabeth Courtenay 1718–
        2. 2. Henry (Reginald) Courtenay 1714–1763 m. Catherine ((Lady)) Bathurst 1722–1783 m. Catherine Bathurst 1718–1800
        3. 3. William (De Courtenay II, Sir, 1st Viscount Courtenay, 7th Earl Devon (de jure), 3rd) Baronet 1709–1762
        4. 4. William Courtenay 1706–1707
        5. 5. James Courtenay 1707–1726
        6. 6. Anna (Sophia) Courtenay 1709–1745
        7. 7. Eleanor Courtenay 1711–1764
        8. 8. Bridget Courtenay 1712–1790
        9. 9. Isabella Courtenay 1716–
        10. 10. Mary Courtenay 1705–1754
        11. 11. Peregrine Courtenay 1718–1786 m. Augusta (Beaumont widow) Glynne 1724– m. Lucy Incledon 1724–1778
      2. 2. Dorothy Courtenay 1690–1690
      3. 3. Isabella Courtenay 1689–1726
      4. 4. Jane Courtenay 1686–1687
      5. 5. Margaret Courtenay 1684–1678
      6. 6. Lucy Courtenay 1683–1739
      7. 7. Francis Courtenay 1679–1682
      8. 8. Ann Courtenay 1674–
  2. 2. Conway deCourtenay 1638–
  3. 3. Hercules DeCourtenay 1637–
  4. 4. Charles Courtenay 1697–1768
  5. 5. Elizabeth deCourtenay 1627–1638
  6. 6. Francis DeCourtenay 1633–1672
  7. 7. Edward Courtenay 1631–1698

Francis Courtenay's Timeline

2 Records

1576
1576
Birth of Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay in Powderham, Devon, England
Powderham, Devon, England
1638
Jun 03, 1638
Age 62
Death of Francis (4th Earl of Devon) De Courtenay in Starcross, Devon, England
Starcross, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1576
    Event Place: Powderham, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Database online.
    [2] Database online.
    [3] Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 03, 1638
    Event Place: Starcross, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Database online.
    [2] Database online.
    [3] Database online.
Find more search results for Francis Courtenay

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE