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Robert Avery 1719–1776

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 May 1719 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Dec 1776 · Horton , Nova Scotia, Canada
Father John Avery
Mother Ruth Little (1686–1732)
Siblings Abigail Avery Lothrop, Anna Avery, Elizabeth Avery Draper, Ephraim Avery, Job Avery, John Avery, Mary Avery West, Ruth Avery
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1719, Robert Avery entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to john avery and ruth little. Robert Avery passed away in 1776 in Horton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Robert Avery in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1776
Death of Robert Avery in Horton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Avery

This ancestor line traces from Barnstaple, Devon, England (1550) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1719) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Avery (1719–1776) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Horton , Nova Scotia, Canada. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.

Related Records

John Avery
Father
Ruth Little
1686–1732 · Mother

Robert Avery's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Avery PTP
1719–1776
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Little PTP
1686–1732
Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Ephraim Little PTP
1650–1717
Marshfield, Massachusetts
Mary Sturtevant PTP
1651–1717
Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Robert Avery's Descendants

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Robert Avery PTP 1719–1776