Seth Avery (1850–1907) was born in Williams, Ohio, USA and died in 8 Jun 1907. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Seth Williams Avery 1850–1907

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 MAY 1850 · Williams, Ohio, USA

Died 8 JUN 1907 · 8 Jun 1907

Father Elisha Avery

Mother Nancy Hurtt

Spouse Sarah Shumaker

Siblings Ellen Avery, George Avery

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Avery

Nancy Hurtt

Spouse(s)

Sarah Shumaker

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Seth Williams Avery began in 1850 in Williams, Ohio, USA. In 1850, Seth Williams Avery resided in Washington, Defiance, Ohio. In 1860, Seth Williams Avery resided in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana. Seth Williams Avery married sarah shumaker. Seth Williams Avery passed away in 1907 in 8 Jun 1907.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1850

Birth of Seth Williams Avery in Williams, Ohio, USA

Birth

1850

Seth Williams Avery resided here in Washington, Defiance, Ohio

Residence

1860

Seth Williams Avery resided here in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana

Residence

1870

Seth Williams Avery resided here in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana

Residence

1880

Seth Williams Avery resided here in Valmont, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Residence

1900

Seth Williams Avery resided here in Steuben, Steuben, Indiana

Residence

1907

Death of Seth Williams Avery in 8 Jun 1907

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Seth Avery

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Williams, Ohio, USA (1850) across 31 generations.

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: Seth Avery (1850–1907) was born in Williams, Ohio, USA and died in 8 Jun 1907. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Seth 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 31 generations of this lineage geographically.
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