DeCorsey - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

u.b. decorsey married martha houston in missouri

esusanoliver — 2008-05-31 02:31:42Z

died in missouri, was there any children of this marriage, martha was born a creason ,married a houston, i have the info on martha and u.b. marriage info, , martha first husband was my grandmother 1/2 brother.

Coursey / DeCoursey surname Y-DNA Project

duinhir — 2006-10-04 18:58:28Z

There is a newly started Y-DNA Project for the Coursey/DeCoursey surnames. Participants are needed! It is open to all males with any variation of the two surnames as well as those who believe that they are descended from a Coursey or DeCoursey. (Females can participate by sponsoring the testing of a male relative.)

The main goals of the project are to learn more about the origins and history of the surnames, identify different family lines and help researchers make connections (and hopefully break through a few brick walls!).

Examples of surname variations: Coursey, Corsey, Courcey, Courcy, Course, Corse, DeCoursey, de Courcey, de Courcy, DeCorsey, DeCourcey, DeCourcy, DeCourse

For more information visit the project website at:
http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/c/coursey

Anyone with questions about the project or DNA testing is welcome to email me at courseydna@gmail.com

All prospective participants are welcome!

Erica DeCoursey
Project Administrator

DECOURCY (and other spellings) in Northern Ireland

pinetreelabs — 2006-07-02 20:58:55Z

Yeah; no longer looking in the whole of Ireland for my DeCourcy ancestors as I've found a US Census record where he is listed as born in Northern Ireland.

Now, anyone else looking in Northern Ireland? I could sure use help as this is a brickwall!

He was Patrick DeCourcy (DeCourcey, Decoursey), born somewhere in N Ireland about 1830. Married Catherine Fitzgerald in Columbus, OH in 1854, then the two of them moved to Central Illinois and lived there for the rest of their lives.

I have no information about parents or siblings of either of these parties.

Re: DECOURCY (and other spellings) in Northern Ireland

pinetreelabs — 2006-07-02 20:58:55Z

Annette, who is this party and how can I find out more about her? "The DeCourcy's in St. Paul, MN (Mrs Don) came directly from Ireland and that is documented in records at the MN Historical Society".

Re: DECOURCY (and other spellings) in Northern Ireland

DeCadt — 2006-06-27 13:56:41Z

DeCourcy's in Ireland, and I am not one of that family. Were part of the early Protestants settlers in Maryland. A DeCourcy is listed in the Domsday Book that Oliver Cromwell did in 1066. There is a Barontry, and that is in Burke's book, they had a castle, and also had the honor of not having to take his hat off in front of the King of England. That particular DeCourcy is buried at Westminister Abbey in the basement of the building. One explanation of our name is the family came from the island of de Coursecut. Also DeCourcy is listed in Charlemagnes illegimate list of children. Nice History. My line are French Hugenots coming from France thru Holland and to what is now Harlem NYCity, NY. The DeCourcy's in St. Paul, MN (Mrs Don) came directly from Ireland and that is documented in records at the MN Historical Society. Again same spelling as mine but not the same family.

Great Grand-parents

Larry5458 — 2004-09-24 23:23:15Z

Looking for relatives of either Amanda DeCorsey, or husband George Robinson. They lived in Pitsburg, PA around 1907, with three children, Marian, Ulysis and another daughter. Contact L Harris at lvhjr@aol.com.

DeCorsey/DeCoursey, George

MsTigerHawk — 2003-09-17 18:56:14Z

G.W. DeCorsey (or DeCoursey) was born in PA about 1846. He came to St. Paul MN and married Catherine unknown. They had at least 3 children: George Jr, Charles and Fannie. George Sr. died 1893, then Catherine removed to Duluth MN.
George W. DeCorsey Jr. married Gertrude Supple. Their son Charles H. DeCorsey married Martha. Their son Orren DeCorsey married Susanna. They had 4 kids; Thomas, Cheryl, Michael and Roxanne.

Does anyone know the first George's birthdate or parents, and where they came from, Ireland or Germany? Also, Catherine's maiden name?

Charles Albert DeCorsey (Illinois?) 1800's

2003-03-03 16:23:34Z

Looking for parents and birth place of Charles Albert DeCorsey. He presumably lived in Illinois in the 1800's. Does anyone know his exact birthdate and place of birth? He had two grandchildren (possibly children) named Charles Albert DeCorsey and Orren William DeCorsey. Thanks.

Re: DeCorsey's of New Jersey 1860s-1920s

2003-01-29 00:15:13Z

I know a Michael DeCorsey, born St. Paul MN 2-8-1950. His father was Orren DeCorsey, born MN May 7, 1918; died MN June 12, 1998. Don't know who Orren's father was or where he was born. Orren's wife is Susanne DeCorsey. Her ancestry is Swedish. Orren's is Irish, and before that presumable Norman.

DeCorsey---Plainfield NJ Newark NJ

jflynn3939 — 2001-11-04 04:46:15Z

Looking for relatives of Catherine DeCorsey born abt 1899 in Plainfield NJ and living in Newark NJ 1n 1914 when her mother died from a fall from a 3 story window. Her father died three months earlyer in Plainfield NJ. Catherine was the only survivor from this family. Her father was Michael DeCorsey born in Alabama abt 1859 but living in Plainfield NJ in 1860, her mother was Catherine Flynn born Plainfield NJ of Thomas Flynn and Catherine Flynn, her maiden name was also flynn as was her mother margaret who married Michael Flynn.......

DeCorsey

jflynn3939 — 2001-11-04 04:46:15Z

Anyone searching the decorsey name in new jersey please contact John J. Flynn at jflynn3939@aol.com

DeCorsey's of New Jersey 1860s-1920s

jflynn3939 — 2001-11-04 04:46:15Z

Lookung for relatives of Catherine DeCorsey liveing in Newark NJ in 1915------born in Plainfield, NJ 1899, sisters , broters and parents dead by 1914. left living in Newark NJ an orphan at 15......may have had relatives....named Roan-Flynn-Winston-Carney in Newark......Thanks John J. Flynn

Jerome P. DeCoursey

JudyKreftmeyerBroch — 2001-06-29 14:04:20Z

My brother, Dan Kreftmeyer, is searching for the above named shipmate of his. He was aboard the USS Samuel Gompers May 71 - Dec 72. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks.