The Latimers - Person Sheet
The Latimers - Person Sheet
Namede COURTNEY, Katherine 
Birth Dateabt 1440
Birth PlacePowerham Castle, Devonshire, England
Death Date12 Jan 1515 Age: 75
Death PlaceShillingford, Devonshire, England
Fatherde COURTNAY, Sir Philip (~1418-1463)
MotherHUNGERFORD, Elizabeth (>1400-~1476)
Spouses
Birth Date1435
Birth PlaceBenham Valence, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, England
OccupationBarister
Death Date1489 Age: 54
Death PlaceBradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England
FatherFITZROGERS, Sir Thomas (1408-1471)
Misc. Notes
He obtained a good education at Oxford Univiversity, which was not far from his father's country seat in berks; and ultimately obtained considerable knowledge of the Law and located in the town of Bradford.
He began the practice of law, resulting in the establishing of an honorable and distinguished career. At age 43 in 1478, under appointment by the Crown, he was created 'Serviens ad Legem,' a life office bestowed because of professional attainments and worth of character; and he became a man of great influence in his community, and amassed a considerable fortune.
His title was "Sergeant-at-Law, of Bradford-on-Avon, Esquire.
He began the practice of law, resulting in the establishing of an honorable and distinguished career. At age 43 in 1478, under appointment by the Crown, he was created 'Serviens ad Legem,' a life office bestowed because of professional attainments and worth of character; and he became a man of great influence in his community, and amassed a considerable fortune.
His title was "Sergeant-at-Law, of Bradford-on-Avon, Esquire.
Marr DateFeb 1483