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John Avery 1685–1754

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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Avery in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 Feb 1685 · Dedham,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA
Died 23 Apr 1754 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Ruth Little
Children Abigail Avery, Anna Avery, Elizabeth Avery, Ephraim Avery, Job Avery, John Avery, Mary Avery, Robert Avery, Ruth Avery

Researchers connected through John Avery 1685–1754

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Biography

John Avery was born in 1685 in Dedham,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA. John Avery married ruth little, and had children including abigail avery, anna avery, elizabeth avery, ephraim avery, job avery, john avery, mary avery, robert avery, ruth avery. John Avery passed away in 1754 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  3. 3
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of John Avery in Dedham,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA
Birth
1754
Death of John Avery in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Avery (1685–1754) was born in Dedham,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 John 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 1 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.

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John Avery's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Avery PTP
1685–1754
Dedham,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Avery's Descendants

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JA
John Avery PTP 1685–1754
  1. 1. Robert Avery PTP 1719–1776
  2. 2. Job Avery PTP 1721–1722
  3. 3. Anna Avery PTP 1729–1747
  4. 4. Ruth Avery PTP 1715–1745