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Christopher Avery 1709–1778

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Avery in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1709 · Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 2 Jul 1778 · Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Christopher Avery
Mother Prudence Payson
Siblings Abigail Avery, Hannah Avery, Isaac Avery, Jacob Avery, Nathan Avery, Priscilla Avery, Temperance Avery

Researchers connected through Christopher Avery 1709–1778

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1709, Christopher Avery entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to christopher avery and prudence payson. Christopher Avery passed away in 1778 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Christopher Avery in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1778
Death of Christopher Avery in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Avery

This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devonshire Co., England (1550) to Groton, New London Co., Connecticut (1709) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Avery (1709–1778) was born in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Christopher Avery's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Christopher Avery PTP
1709–1778
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Christopher Avery's Descendants

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Christopher Avery PTP 1709–1778