DIVISION XV: SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

The progenitor of the Courson families of the "Wiregrass" region of Georgia and Florida, USA, is documented as William Thomas Courson (born ca. 1760). Other Courson families of Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Arkansas, USA, descend from James Courson (ca. 1762 - 1834). Genetic analysis of Y-chromosome DNA from each of these Courson family lines indicates that they share a common ancestry, perhaps within the United States. One hypothesis is that William Thomas Courson and James Courson were brothers. Search for documentation that would describe their relationship continues.

Variant spellings: COURSON

Coordinator:

Lists/Charts:

Family of Joshua Courson (1814-1852)

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Documents:

Folklore of the Wiregrass region of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama

DNA Results:

Ancestral genetic signature of Courson progenitor (haplogroup J2) estimated by the Courson Surname DNA Project and the Corson Surname DNA Project

Notable Division XV Descendants:

Pamela Courson, 1946-1974, common-law wife of singer Jim Morrison (of The Doors)

Division-specific Links:

Site maintained by Michael Corson (CCFHA Member M-297). Please report any errors, comments, or suggestions to

The CCFHA web site originally created by Jeff Owens (CCFHA Member M-260).

This page updated 03 Dec 2011