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William Avent 1748–1811

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Avent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1748 · Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Died 11 Nov 1811 · Aventon, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Father William Avent
Mother Sarah Moore Massey
Siblings James Thomas Avent, John Avent, Joseph Avent, Mildred Avent, Ogilvia Gillly Avent, Peter Avent, Rebecca Avent, Sarah Avent, Thomas Avent

Researchers connected through William Avent 1748–1811

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Avent began in 1748 in Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States. William Avent passed away in 1811 in Aventon, Nash, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record Virginia Ancestors and Adventurers

  5. 5
    Military Virginia Military Records

Life Timeline

1748
Birth of William Avent in Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1811
Death of William Avent in Aventon, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Avent

This ancestor line traces from Bold, Lancashire, England (1374) to Sussex, Sussex, VA, British America (1710) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Avent (1748–1811) was born in Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States and died in Aventon, Nash, North Carolina, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 11 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.

William Avent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Avent PTP
1748–1811
Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Avent PTP
1748–1811
Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
William Avent PTP
1748–1811
Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Avent's Descendants

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William Avent PTP 1748–1811