YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Gertrude van Courtenay 1525–1566 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1525

Birth Location: Powderham Castle, Devonshire

Death Date: 1566

Death Location: Pilton, Devon, England

Father: Sir Courtenay

Mother: Lady Gainsford

Spouse(s): John Raleigh

Children(s): John Chichester, Dorothy Chichester, Urith Chichester

In 1525, Gertrude van Courtenay entered the world in Powderham Castle, Devonshire, born to Sir William Courtenay And Lady Mary Gainsford. Gertrude van Courtenay married John I Lord Chichester Van Raleigh, and had children including Dorothy Chichester, John Chichester, Urith Chichester. Gertrude van Courtenay passed away in 1566 in Pilton, Devon, England.

Find more search results for Gertrude Courtenay
GC

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 1525, Gertrude van Courtenay entered the world in Powderham Castle, Devonshire, born to Sir William Courtenay And Lady Mary Gainsford.
  • Gertrude van Courtenay married John I Lord Chichester Van Raleigh, and had children including Dorothy Chichester, John Chichester, Urith Chichester.
  • Gertrude van Courtenay passed away in 1566 in Pilton, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gertrude Courtenay's Ancestors

Self
Gertrude Courtenay
1525–1566
Birth Place: Powderham Castle, Devonshire
Parents
Sir William Courtenay
1477–1535
Powderham, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Lady (Mary) Gainsford
1495–1572
Upcott, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gertrude Courtenay's Descendants

1.
GC
Gertrude (van) Courtenay (1525–1566) m. John (I Lord Chichester van) Raleigh (1520–1 September 1569)
  1. 1. John Chichester 1548–1586 m. Anna Dennis 1550–1586
    1. 1. Robert Chichester 1578–1627 m. Frances Harrington 1587–1622
      1. 1. Anna Chichester 1600–1627 m. Thomas Bruce 1599–1663
        1. 1. Robert Bruce 1627–1685
        2. 2. William (Bruce Second Earl of Elgin, First Earl of) Ailesbury 1625–1685 m. Diana Grey 1630–1689
      2. 2. Lady (Anne) Chichester 1600–1627 m. Thomas (Lord Bruce van Kinloss Lord Bruce van Whorlton Earl van) Elgin 1599–1663
        1. 1. Robert (Bruce 2nd Earl of 1st Earl of) Ailesbury 1626–1685 m. Diana Grey 1629–1689
  2. 2. Dorothy Chichester 1556–1576 m. Hugh Pollard 1552–1638
    1. 1. Susannah Pollard 1579–1634
  3. 3. Urith Chichester 1558–1591 m. John Trivilian 1556–1623
    1. 1. Amos Trevilian 1596–

Gertrude Courtenay's Timeline

3 Records

1525
1525
Birth of Gertrude van Courtenay in Powderham Castle, Devonshire
Powderham Castle, Devonshire
1566
30 April 1566
Age 41
Death of Gertrude van Courtenay in Rawleigh, Devonshire
Rawleigh, Devonshire
1566
1566
Age 41
Burial of Gertrude van Courtenay in Pilton, Devon, England
Pilton, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1525
    Event Place: Powderham Castle, Devonshire
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 April 1566
    Event Place: Rawleigh, Devonshire
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Global, Gravestone Photograph Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1566
    Event Place: Pilton, Devon, England
    Record Source: Global, Gravestone Photograph Index

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