William Courten, Merchant, knighted 1622 in the case of Sir William Courten
Dates: 1572-1636 for Sir William Courten; a younger William Courten held the later interest
Biography
The Courten family acquired Aldington in 1615. Sir William Courten was a prominent merchant-trader whose extensive property dealings later became subject to heavy debt and litigation.
Notes / Sources
The 1615 deed names William Courten and John Mounsey; the identity of the William Courten in the deed should not be conflated without qualification with the younger William Courten involved in the later settlement.
Research sources:
- E. A. B. Barnard, 'Notes on the Manor of Aldington', Badsey Society. — https://www.badseysociety.uk/village-life/notes-the-manor-aldington
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