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James Avery 1646 – 1728 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1646

Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 22 Aug 1728

Death Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: James Avery

Mother: Joanna Greenslade

Spouse(s): Deborah Stallyon, Elizabeth Smith

Children(s): Deborah Avery, Captain Avery, Margaret Avery, Edward Avery, Ebenezer Avery, Capt Avery

In 1646, James Avery entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to James Avery and Joanna Greenslade. In 1668, James Avery resided in New London, New London County, CT. James Avery married Deborah Stallyon, Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Deborah Avery, Captain James Avery, Margaret Avery, Edward D Avery, Ebenezer Avery, Capt Christopher Avery. James Avery passed away in 1728 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1646, James Avery entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to James Avery and Joanna Greenslade.
  • In 1668, James Avery resided in New London, New London County, CT.
  • James Avery married Deborah Stallyon, Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Deborah Avery, Captain James Avery, Margaret Avery, Edward D Avery, Ebenezer Avery, Capt Christopher Avery.
  • James Avery passed away in 1728 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Avery's Ancestors

Self
James Avery
1646 – 1728
Birth Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Avery
1620 – 1694
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Joanna Greenslade
1622 – 1693
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Christopher Avery
1586 – 1679
Salisbury, Wiltshire, , England
Margerie (Abraham) Stephens
1590 – 1643
Exeter, Devon, England
Edward Greenslade
1601 – 1622
Exeter, Devon, , England
Abigail Ingrham
1636 – 1715
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Avery
1561 – 1613
Johanna
1565 – 1613
John Greenslade
1574 – 1605
Edeth Andrews
1576 – 1601
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Avery's Descendants

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James Avery (15 Dec 1646 – 22 Aug 1728) m. Deborah Stallyon (20 Feb 1649 – 27 Mar 1729) m. Elizabeth Smith
  1. 1. Deborah Avery (1 Aug 1671 – 17 Dec 1739) m. Robert (Francis) Allen-Allyn (1 August 1671 – 17 December 1739)
    1. 1. James Allyn (1692 – 21 APR 1760) m. Amey Allen (06 APR 1707 – )
      1. 1. William (Henry) Allen (5 Aug 1750 – 6 May 1820) m. Ann Vealer (1 Jan 1752 – 1818)
        1. 1. Joanna Allen (04 APR 1774 – )
        2. 2. Sarah Allen (01 MAR 1775 – )
        3. 3. William Allen (26 JUN 1778 – )
        4. 4. John (Henry) Allen (abt 1780 – abt 1860) m. Nancy Chandler (1784 – 1860)
        5. 5. Thomas Allen (16 FEB 1781 – )
        6. 6. Elizabeth Allen (24 MAR 1788 – )
        7. 7. Nancy Allen (23 MAY 1790 – )
        8. 8. Ann Allen (01 MAY 1794 – 01 DEC 1857)
    2. 2. Elizabeth Allyn (20 Nov 1693 – 1721)
    3. 3. Deborah Allyn (20 Nov 1694 – Mar 1770)
    4. 4. Robert Allyn (25 Jan 1696 – 1 Apr 1760)
  2. 2. Captain (James) Avery (20 Apr 1673 – 18 Sep 1754)
  3. 3. Margaret Avery (4 Feb 1674 – 28 Jul 1755)
  4. 4. Edward (D) Avery (20 Mar 1676 – 14 Mar 1759)
  5. 5. Ebenezer Avery (1 May 1677 – 19 Jul 1752)
  6. 6. Capt (Christopher) Avery (23 Jan 1679 – 20 Jan 1753)

James Avery's Timeline

4 Records

1646
15 Dec 1646
Birth of James Avery in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1668
1668
Age 22
James Avery resided here in New London, New London County, CT
New London, New London County, CT
1669
20 Feb 1669
Age 23
James Avery was married in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
1728
22 Aug 1728
Age 82
Death of James Avery in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1646
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] Connecticut Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 357; SAR Membership Number: 71295
    [4] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [5] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629-1934, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [6] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [7] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [8] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1646; Birth city: Glouchester; Birth state: MA
    [9] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1646; Birth city: New London; Birth state: CT
    [10] Family Data Collection - Births
    [11] Millennium File
    [12] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 348.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RH1
    [13] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: The Groton Avery Clan
    [15] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1669
    Event Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1646; Birth city: Glouchester; Birth state: MA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1646; Birth city: New London; Birth state: CT

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1668
    Event Place: New London, New London County, CT
    Record Source: Connecticut Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: A Modern history of New London County, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1728
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 357; SAR Membership Number: 71295
    [3] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [4] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629-1934, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [5] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1646; Birth city: Glouchester; Birth state: MA
    [7] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1646; Birth city: New London; Birth state: CT
    [8] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [9] Millennium File
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: The Groton Avery Clan
    [12] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629-1934, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2011

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