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Benjamin Avery 1827–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Feb 1827

Birth Location: Giles, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 11 Apr 1905

Death Location: Hamilton, Marion, Alabama, United States

Father: William AVERY

Mother: Nancy WHEELER

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bennett

Children(s): E Avery, Rebeca Avery, Susanah Avery, Mary Avery, Daniel Avery, Benjamin Avery, Martha AVERY, Sarah Kelley

In 1827, Benjamin Avery entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, United States, born to William Avery And Nancy Jane Wheeler. In 1860, Benjamin Avery resided in Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States. In 1880, Benjamin Avery resided in Beat 2, Marion, Alabama, United States. Benjamin Avery married Elizabeth Jane Bennett, and had children including Benjamin J Avery, Daniel Granville Avery, E B Avery, Martha Jane E M C Avery, Mary Avery, Rebeca E Avery, Sarah S Kelley, Susanah Avery. Benjamin Avery passed away in 1905 in Hamilton, Marion, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Benjamin Avery entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, United States, born to William Avery And Nancy Jane Wheeler.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Avery resided in Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Avery resided in Beat 2, Marion, Alabama, United States.
  • Benjamin Avery married Elizabeth Jane Bennett, and had children including Benjamin J Avery, Daniel Granville Avery, E B Avery, Martha Jane E M C Avery, Mary Avery, Rebeca E Avery, Sarah S Kelley, Susanah Avery.
  • Benjamin Avery passed away in 1905 in Hamilton, Marion, Alabama, United States.

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Benjamin Avery's Ancestors

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Benjamin Avery
1827–1905
Birth Place: Giles, Tennessee, United States
Parents
William AVERY
1805–1835
Georgia, United States
Nancy (Jane) WHEELER
1800–1840
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Wheeler
1770–1842
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Wheeler
1785–1853
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Wheeler
1754–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Avery's Descendants

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Benjamin Avery (13 Feb 1827–11 Apr 1905) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Bennett (18 Nov 1824–25 Dec 1910)
  1. 1. E (B) Avery 1846–1922 m. Missouri (Lewis) Avery 1848–1922
    1. 1. Charity (H) Avery 1864–1899
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) AVERY 1895–
    3. 3. William (T) Avery 1875–1933 m. Lizenky Avery 1878–1958
      1. 1. Minnie Avery 1904–1969
      2. 2. Dorsey AVERY 1901–1958
      3. 3. Robert Avery 1906–
      4. 4. Lolar Avery 1911–
      5. 5. Rosa Avery 1914–
      6. 6. Artie (Bell) Belk 1907–1970 m. Dan Belk 1908–1974
        1. 1. Preston (Jack) Belk 1935–1986
        2. 2. Maude Belk 1932–2008 m. Hozie (Woodrow Sr.) Pennington 1916–1999
    4. 4. Mary (E.) Avery 1869–1900
    5. 5. Nancy (J.) Avery 1870–1894
    6. 6. Sarah (F.) Avery 1872–
    7. 7. Benjamin (L.) Avery 1874–1954
    8. 8. Charity (H.) Avery 1878–1949
    9. 9. Archie (M.) Avery 1879–1957 m. Geneta Avery 1888–
      1. 1. John Avery 1905–
      2. 2. Marry (B) Avery 1906–
      3. 3. James (H) Avery 1910–
      4. 4. Clemont Avery 1913–
      5. 5. Jessie Avery 1916–
    10. 10. Manervia (C) Avery 1882–
    11. 11. Samanth Avery 1884–1965
    12. 12. James (T) Avery 1887–1969
    13. 13. Arvilla (V) Avery 1890–
    14. 14. Henry (G) Avery 1892–1918
    15. 15. Martha (E) Avery 1867–1868
  2. 2. Rebeca (E.) Avery 1859–1949
  3. 3. Susanah Avery 1862–1917
  4. 4. Mary Avery 1848–1930
  5. 5. Daniel (Granville) Avery 1854–1910
  6. 6. Benjamin (J) Avery 1854– m. Nancy Avery 1855–
  7. 7. Martha (Jane E M C) AVERY 1857–1955
  8. 8. Sarah (S) Kelley 1861–1917

Benjamin Avery's Timeline

5 Records

1827
13 Feb 1827
Birth of Benjamin Avery in Giles, Tennessee, United States
Giles, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 33
Benjamin Avery resided here in Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 53
Benjamin Avery resided here in Beat 2, Marion, Alabama, United States
Beat 2, Marion, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 73
Benjamin Avery resided here in Reids, Marion, Alabama
Reids, Marion, Alabama
1905
11 Apr 1905
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Avery in Hamilton, Marion, Alabama, United States
Hamilton, Marion, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1827
    Event Place: Giles, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T9_23; Family History Film: 1254023; Page: 44.2000; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0520.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Reids, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T623_30; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 61.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 2, Marion, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T9_23; Family History Film: 1254023; Page: 44.2000; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0520.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Reids, Marion, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Reids, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T623_30; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 61.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1905
    Event Place: Hamilton, Marion, Alabama, United States

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