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James Avery 1646–1728

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Avery in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Dec 1646 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Aug 1728 · Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Father James Avery
Mother Joanna Greenslade
Spouse Deborah Stallyon (1649–1729)
Children Capt Christopher Avery, Captain James Avery, Deborah Avery, Ebenezer Avery, Edward Avery, Margaret Avery
Siblings Christopher Avery, Hannah Avery, John Avery, Jonathan Avery, Mary Avery, Rebecca Avery, Samuel Avery, Thomas Avery
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & … Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Find a Grave Index Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery … Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and … A Modern history of New … Connecticut Census, 1790-1890 Records of the Halls of …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1646, James Avery entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to james avery and joanna greenslade. In 1668, James Avery resided in New London, New London County, CT. James Avery married deborah stallyon, elizabeth smith, and had children including capt christopher avery, captain james avery, deborah avery, ebenezer avery, edward d avery, margaret avery. James Avery passed away in 1728 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Burial Records Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

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    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Find a Grave Index

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

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    Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

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    Record A Modern history of New London County, Connecticut

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    Record Connecticut Census, 1790-1890

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    Record Records of the Halls of Wallingford and the Buckinghams of Milford

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of James Avery in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1668
James Avery resided here in New London, New London County, CT
Residence
1669
James Avery was married in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Marriage
1728
Death of James Avery in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Avery

This ancestor line traces from Torbryan, Totnes, Devonshire, England (1561) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1646) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Avery (1646–1728) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

James Avery
Father
Joanna Greenslade
Mother

James Avery's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Avery PTP
1646–1728
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Avery PTP
1646–1728
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
James Avery PTP
1646–1728
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Avery's Descendants

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JA
James Avery PTP 1646–1728 m. Deborah Stallyon PTP 1649–1729
  1. 1. Deborah Avery PTP 1671–1739
  2. 2. Margaret Avery PTP 1674–1755
  3. 3. Edward D Avery PTP 1676–1759