Peter Courtenay (died 1552)

Sir Peter Courtenay (died 29 May 1552) of Ugbrooke in the parish of Chudleigh, Devon, was Sheriff of Devon in 1548/9.

Origins
He was the 2nd son of Sir William III Courtenay (1477–1535) "The Great", of Powderham, Devon) by his first wife Margaret Edgecombe, daughter of Sir Richard Edgecumbe (c. 1443-1489), Cotehele, Cornwall, and widow of Sir William St. Maure.

Marriage & progeny
He married Elizabeth Shilston (died 8th Nov. 1605, buried at Chudleigh), daughter of Robert Shilston of Bridestowe, Devon, by whom he had issue.

Death & burial
He was buried at Chudleigh, in which parish church survives his monument.

References

Category:1552 deaths
Category:High Sheriffs of Devon