William was baptised on 11 November 1696 at Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint as the son of William and Susan Courtness.
On 18 February 1713/4, his grandfather, William Courtness made his Will in which he bequeathed to 'my grandson William Courtness fifty pounds when he attains the age of 21years".
William made his Will on 6 January 1727/8 - "William Courtness, mercer, of King Street, London". He made bequests to all his living siblings - John, George, James, Susanna, Catherine the wife of John Bell, Ann and Mary. Probate was granted to his brother John Courtness on 12 January 1727/8.
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