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James Cater Avery 1876–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1876

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 20 May 1915

Death Location: Dora, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Levi Avery

Mother: Frances Pilgreen

Spouse(s): Millicent Clark, Mellie Clark

Children(s): John Avery, Bessie Avery, Florence Harris, Josie Stricklin, Honor Avery, Francis Avery, Florence Harris, Josie Stricklin, Bessie Sanford, Hona Avery

The story of James Cater Avery began in 1876 in Alabama, USA. In 1880, James Cater Avery resided in Blount, Alabama, USA. In 1900, James Cater Avery resided in Horse Creek, Walker, Alabama, USA. James Cater Avery married Mellie Clark, Millicent Ann Clark, and had children including Bessie Avery, Bessie Avery Sanford, Florence Harris, Francis Avery, Hona Ethel Avery, Honor Avery, John Lacy Avery, Josie Stricklin. James Cater Avery passed away in 1915 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Cater Avery began in 1876 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, James Cater Avery resided in Blount, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, James Cater Avery resided in Horse Creek, Walker, Alabama, USA.
  • James Cater Avery married Mellie Clark, Millicent Ann Clark, and had children including Bessie Avery, Bessie Avery Sanford, Florence Harris, Francis Avery, Hona Ethel Avery, Honor Avery, John Lacy Avery, Josie Stricklin.
  • James Cater Avery passed away in 1915 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Avery's Ancestors

Self
James Avery
1876–1915
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Levi A Avery
1844–1919
Shelby County, Alabama, USA
Frances (Rebecca) Pilgreen
1843–1916
Shelby, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (William) Avery
1798–1861
Montgomery, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Elias (Ellis) Pilgreen
1814–1882
Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Rachel Crim
1818–1856
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Private Avery
1757–1822
Sarah Dewey
1762–1827
Booker Pilgreen
1775–1855
Rebecca Baird
1784–1868
Hardy Crim
1795–1875
Lena Sena
1796–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Private Avery
1727–1792
Abigail Bill
1732–1811
Thomas Dewey
1721–1787
Sarah Martindale
1726–1796
William DNA
1750–1800
Nancy DNA
1750–1779
David Jr
1754–1839
Rebecca Ely
1756–1778
Peter (Crim)
1720–1801
Rachel Duke
1764–1840

James Avery's Descendants

1.
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James (Cater) Avery (Apr 1876–20 May 1915) m. Millicent (Ann) Clark (3 March 1875–28 Apr 1966) m. Mellie Clark (3 March 1875–28 April 1966)
  1. 1. John (lacy) Avery 1901–1966 m. Lula (Estell) Avery 1905–1971
    1. 1. James (Catter) Avery 1927–1975 m. Earline (G) Avery 1934–2018
    2. 2. Robert (Earl) Avery 1932–1993 m. Mary (Eady) Avery 1947–2006
    3. 3. Orlice Avery 1924–1977
    4. 4. Gertrude Avery 1926–2003
    5. 5. Jessidene Avery 1931–2003 m. Floyd (D) Summers 1912–1974 m. Charles (Ray) Shipwash 1937–1993
      1. 1. Floyd (Eugene) Summers 1947–2011
    6. 6. Jimmy (Ray) Avery 1938–2000
  2. 2. Bessie Avery 1897–1988 m. Dow Sanford 1894–
    1. 1. Porter Sanford 1921–
    2. 2. Carlos Sanford 1923–
    3. 3. James (L) Sanford 1925–
    4. 4. Dal Sanford 1926–
  3. 3. Florence Harris 1902–1969
  4. 4. Josie Stricklin 1909–1986
  5. 5. Honor Avery 1902–
  6. 6. Francis Avery 1905–
    1. 1. Verla (Mae) Colvert 1928–2015
  7. 7. Florence Harris 1902–1969
  8. 8. Josie Stricklin 1909–1986
  9. 9. Bessie (Avery) Sanford 1898–1988
  10. 10. Hona (Ethel) Avery 1905–1951
    1. 1. Earline Cooper 1924–2001
      1. 1. Shelton Cooper 1947–2000
    2. 2. Sammy (Nell) Sanford 1941–1972

James Avery's Timeline

5 Records

1876
Apr 1876
Birth of James Cater Avery in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
James Cater Avery resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
James Cater Avery resided here in Horse Creek, Walker, Alabama, USA
Horse Creek, Walker, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
James Cater Avery resided here in Precinct 13, Walker, Alabama, USA
Precinct 13, Walker, Alabama, USA
1915
20 May 1915
Age 39
Death of James Cater Avery in Walker, Alabama, United States
Walker, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1876
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Horse Creek, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1915
    Event Place: Walker, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dora, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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