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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLS - DEEDS - RECORDS Contributed By Len Avera, Jr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCROLL DOWN INDEX 1720 Henry, Sr. 1750 Elizabeth 1764 William 1773 Mary 1750 Isaac 1721 Thomas, Sr 1740 Henry, Jr 1736 Alexander 1775 Thomas III 1761 Arthur 739 John 1764 Marha 1765 Johnathan 1776 Zilpha 1762 Thomas * 1743 Mary 1741 Charles 1741 Thomas, Jr. 1778 Kadar 1765 James 1747 Moses 1761 Simon 1772 William 1746 William 1765 Samuel, Sr. otes HENRY AVERET6 AVERA, SR. (JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1720 in Virginia, and died Abt. July 1772 in X Bertie County, North Carolina. He married MARY. Notes for HENRY AVERET AVERA, SR.: BERTIE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA COURT MINUTES 1740 - 1743 AND 1758 - 1762 Pg 358-184 May 1742 Henry Averitt proved his Rights on Oath Vizt: Mary Averitt (Sp) Sarah Averitt (Dau.) Charles Averitt (Son) Henry Averitt (Son) Mary Averitt - the younger (Dau.) Elisha Jones, whites and Peter a Negro. The above is what the approximation of the birth date of Henry, 1720, is based on. 1761 Will of Thomas Avera named Henry as a son. Will of Henry Averet Avera, Sr. AVERIT (AVERA), HENRY, SR. - 3 JULY, 1772 - TRANSCRIPT OF ACTUAL WILL IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Henry Averit of the County of Bertie in the province of North Carolina being and aflected with bodely pain but of perfect sence, sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following. (The promises) I give and bequeath unto my grandson Jessee Averet son of my son Henry Averet his heirs and assigns forever my dwelling plantation and adjoining land. Whereas Item - I give and bequeth unto my said grandson Jessee Averet his heirs and assigns forever one Negro boy Tom. Item - I give and bequeth unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Averet daughter of my son Henry Averet her heirs and assigns forever one Negro boy Soloman. Item - I give and bequeth unto my son Charles Averet his heirs and assigns forever one lot of land lying in Windsor at or near the landing. Item - I give and bequeth unto my said son Charles Averet his heirs and assigns forever the following Negroes, Wallis, Nan, Frank, Dick and for future increases. Item - I give and bequeth unto my grandson James Abington, son of my daughter, Sary Abington his heirs and assigns forever the following Negroes, Peter and Easter. Item - I give and bequeth unto my grandson Hardayman Abington his heirs and assigns forever one lot of land lying in Windsor. Item - I give and bequeth unto my aforesaid grandson Hardayman Abington his heirs and assigns forever on Negro boy Harper. Item - I give and bequeth unto my daughter Mary Bryan her heirs and assigns forever one parcel of land x?x?x? x?x lying in Johnston County near Nuece River. Item - I give and bequeth unto my said daughter Mary Bryan her heirs and assigns forever the following Negros, Thomas, Bob, Jo, Peter and heirs forever. Item - I give and bequeth unto my seven grandchildren, sons and daughters of my daughter Sary Abington, named as follows: Mary Abington, Martha Abington, Elizabeth Abington, William Abington, Thomas Abington, Henry Abington and Littleburry Abington They or some or all their heirs and assigns forever one Negro woman that and ten pounds current money of Virginia to be raised and leved out of my Estate and ato be equally divided between them share and share alike. Item - I give and bequeth unto my son Charles Averit and my daughter Mary Bryan and unto my daughter Sary Abington's children and unto my son Henry Averet children and to all their heirs and assigns forever the following articles on Mill worm and Cap, one stock of Cattle at Pampleito, one stock of cattle at Cotharey and remainder of any estate that shall be remaining after the Legates and all ;my just debts paid off to be equally divided between them as the following manner. My said son Charles Averet to ;have ;one fourth part of the said ;Hill stock of cattle and remainder of ther estate and my said daughter Mary Bryan to have one fourth part of the above mentioned articles and my daughter Sary Abington's children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be equally divided amongst them share and share alike and my son Henry Averets children to have on fourth part amongst them all and to equally divided amongst them all and share and share alike. Lastly I nominate, Constiture and appoint my son Charles Averet and Noah x?x?x?x Executors to this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disanulling all others heretofore by me made. Made in witness whereas I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3 day of July 1772. signed Henry Averet (x) his mark Signed Sealed Published Pronounced and Delivered by the said Henry Averet To be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us the subscribers William House - signed Elisabeth House - signed Henry Averet - (probably grandson, son of Charles) Source: Copy of Actual will in my pocession - Leonard E. Avera, Jr. RECORDS OF ESTATES, Bertie County, North Carolina VOLUME I 1728 - 1744 - - 1762 - 1790 735 (PAGE 109) HENRY AVERET, SEN. Account current for 1773 (May Ct., 1778) by Charles Averet dec'd. Money was paid to: James Moore William Gray Jonathan Car James Churchwell John Johnston Noah Hinton Dr. Samuel James Abington John Vinson THOMAS* AVERY6 AVERA, SR. (JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1721 in Virginia, and died February 12, 1761 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He married JUDITH* Abt. 1735. Notes for THOMAS* AVERY AVERA, SR.: WILL - THOMAS AVERA, 12 FEB. 1761 - PROB. APR. CT. 1762 1. WIFE JUDITH - 1/3 of half of land on Marks Creek, where I now dwell. During her natuaral life; Negro girl Judith; household furnishings; 50 L money. 2. SON ALEXANDER - 100 ac land where he now dwells. 3. SON JOHN - 1/2 land where I now live, on upper part of river. 4. SON WILLIAM -1 track of land on South side of Neuse River, 225 ac., to be divided equally between two sons. (Williiam and Moses) 5. SON MOSES - 6. SON THOMAS, JR. - Track of land where he now lives, 90 ac. 7. SON ISAAC - 1/2 land where I now live, with plantation. 8. SON SAMUEL - 40 L Money. 9. SON HENRY - 40 L Money. 10. DAU. ELIZABETH JONES - 30 L Money. 11. DAU. MARY AVERA - 30 L Money. 12. UNBORN CH. - 30 L Money. If Ch. should die, before becoming to maturity the money to be equally divided among all children. EXEC: ALEXANDER AVERA, THOMAS AVERA, SONS WIT: WILLIAM AVERA, WILLIAM JONES SR. THOMAS (x) AVERA SOURCE - ABSTRACTS OF JOHNSTON CO. N.C. RECORD OF ESTATES - VOL. VIII N. C. ARCHIVES 37 56.501.8 "BOWMAN AND RELATED FAMILIES: BY CHARLES HARWOOD BOWMAN, JR. JOHNSTON CO. N.C. MARR. BONDS BY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH, 80 NORTH MAIN ST., SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, APRIL 1937 (IBID) "THE BUSSEY FAMILY GENEALOGY" BY LYNN BUSSEY GUITTARD. Notes for JUDITH*: Johnston County, N.C. Court Minutes VOL. X May 1816 - Judith Avera petitions for Dower from Thomas Avera Est., Alexander Averyt - Jury JOHN AVERET AVERA, b. Abt. 1739; d. Unknown, Johnston County, North Carolina. Notes for JOHN AVERET AVERA: John Avera No Date Probated August Court 1803 1. Brother - Thomas Avera - 1 Track of land where I now live; 1 Horse 2. Brother - William Avera - Livestock; Furniture. 3, Brother - Samuel - 1 Mare EXEC: (David Vinson - Court Minutes - August Court 1803) Source - Johnston Co., N.C. Will Abstracts 1746 - 1825 Bk. 1, Pg 21 . MARY AVERET AVERA, b. Abt. 1743; d. Unknown. Notes for MARY AVERET AVERA: Listed as Mary Avera in father, Thomas Avera's will. Possibly Married name was Ingram. (SIC) Inv. of estate of John Ingram, Nov. Ct. Alex. Avera an Mary Ingram Ect. (No date) Sales of est. of Joh Ingram, Dec. 17 Dec. 1781 - Buyers - Mary Ingram, Isaac Williams, Wm. Farmer, Alex. Avera, Reuben Hobby, Lemuel Lee, Barailla Blackman, John Ballenger, Samuel Pool, John Edwards, John Hase, Wm. Durham, Jeremiah Powell, Gidion Allen, Wm. Avera, David Bell, Thos. Avera, John Faile, Willis Wiggins, Wm Rand, Samuel Avera, Kedar Powell, Total Sales l 732 Deder Powell, High Sheriff. Additional Sales of est. of John Ingram, Dec. Richard Rivers, Sheriff, May Ct. 1784. Source: Record of estates Johnston Co. N.C. Vol. I-V 1781 - 1807 Vol. I Absstracted an edited by Elizabeth E. Ross 1988. MOSES AVERET AVERA, b. Abt. 1747; d. Unknown. Notes for MOSES AVERET AVERA: 1761 Johnston Co. N.C. - Will of Thomas Avera names Moses as a son. 11 Mar. 1773 No. 274 Pg. 29 Moses Avera of Johnston Co., N.C. bought 125 Ac of land for 40 pounds from his brother, William Avera of Cumberland Co. The land had come to William Avera from their father Thomas Avera in 1761 (See will of Thomas Avera) (Their brother Alexander Avera witness the sale). Source "Kinfolks of Johnston Co. Abstracts of deeds 1759 - 1825." By Elizabeth E. Ross and Zelda B. Wood ELIZABETH AVERET AVERA, b. Abt. 1750; d. Unknown; m. JONES. Notes for ELIZABETH AVERET AVERA: Elizabeth was a minor when her father, Thomas, Sr. died. COURT MINUTES OF JOHNSTON CO. N. C. BOOK I April 1762 - Will of Thomas Avera, Alexander Avera Exec. April 1763 - Alexander Avera appointed to Eliza (Elizabeth) minor orphan April 1764 - Alexander Avera agreed to give Elizabeth a proper education and to maintain her for the interest of her estate. HENRY AVARITT7 AVERA, JR. (HENRY AVERET6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1740 in Virginia4, and died October 28, 1771 in Bertie County, North Carolina. He married MILLIA HINTON Abt. 1760. Notes for HENRY AVERET AVERA, JR.: WILL OF HENRY AVARITT (AVERET, AVERA) 28 October 1771 Bertie County, North Carolina In the name of God amen. I Henry Avaritt of Bertie County, being sick and weak in body, but perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that is appointed for all men once to die I do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say once partly and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hand of almighty God that gave it and body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent christian burial at the descretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall recover the same again by the mighty power of God and touching such wordly Estate where with I have pleased God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First I give and bequeath to Millea Avaritt, my dear Beloved wife, one Negro wench named Clowe and on bay horse called Jack, also I; give my well beloved son Jessee Avaritt one young horse called pompe, also I give all my Negroes except the aforesaid wench to my four children Jessee Avaritt, Seley Avaritt, Martha Avaritt and Betty Avaritt for my said Negroes and their increases to be equally divided among my aforesaid children when my son Jessee comes ;to the age of ;nineteen years old. Also I give to my daughter Seley Avaritt and my daughter Martha Avaritt one piece of land, Missaye (?) and tenament. The said land to be divided in two equal parts and my daughter Seley to have on equal part and my daughter Martha to have the other equal part of the said piece of land is called Pie Hill. Also I ;give and bequeth to my daughter Betty Avaritt forty five poumds Virginia money. The said money to come out of the nineth pounds that my father is to give me for Dick, also I leave all my stock of cattle, horses and hogs to be equally divided among my wife and four children after my just debts is paid. Also I give my household goods and moveables to be equally divided between my wife and four children. I also desire and impower my Executors to sell any part of my stock to raise money to pay my just debts and as my stock increases my will and desire is that my Executors sell such part of the incresase as they shall think proper and put the money to interest for my four children and likewise constitute;, make and ordain my brother Charles Avaritt and Thomas Pugh Executors of this my last will and testament and I do ;hereby utterly disallow, revoke and dispose all and every other testaments, wills, Legates, Bequests by me any ways before lnamed willed and bequeaths ratifying and confirming this and no other to be lmy last ;will and testament unto whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal. This Twenty Eight day of October 1771. signed Henry Averitt (X) his mark signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Henry Avaritt to be his last will and testament by the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other and here to subscribe our names. Thomas Pugh - signed Elizabeth Harrell - (x) her mark Henry Avaritt - (x) his mark MARTHA AVERET AVERA, b. Abt. 1764, VA-NC ?; d. Unknown; m. THOMAS? *NOTE CARPENTER, December 25, 1782, Dutchess Co., NY. Notes for THOMAS? *NOTE CARPENTER: Not sure the Thomas Carpenter listed in the library files married this Martha Avery. Pure speculation. >Carpenter, Thomas 920 Avery, Martha C615 29 Mar 1760 09 Sep 1805 MILR7BA ************************** HUSBAND: Thomas CARPENTER (920) Born: 29 Mar 1760 Place: Marr: 25 Dec 1782 Place: Dutchess Co., New York Died: 9 Sep 1805 Place: HUSBAND'S FATHER: John CARPENTER (914) HUSBAND'S MOTHER: Ruth HORTON (918) WIFE: Martha AVERY (3859) Born: 17 May 1767 Place: Died: 10 Apr 1856 Place: WIFE'S FATHER: () WIFE'S MOTHER: () There were no children listed in this family. CAPT. CHARLES AVERET7 AVERA (HENRY AVERET6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1741 in Virginia5, and died Abt. 1778 in X Bertie County, North Carolina6. He married ANN HOUSE, daughter of GEORGE HOUSE, SR.. Notes for CHARLES AVERET AVERA: RECORDS OF ESTATES - Bertie County, North Carolina VOLUME I 1728 - 1744 -- 1762 - 1790 by David B. Gammon 729 (page 99) CAPT. CHARLES AVERET Account of sale Jan. 22, 1779 by Ann Averet, admrx. Buyers - Frederick Wimboly Henry Averet Luke Raby Cader Powell Thos. Howel Jesse Cotton Benjamin Harrell Jethro Kittrell Noah Thomson William Rasco Ann Averet John Dodrill Francis Pugh James Jones Silas Smith Solomon Barfield 734 (page 105) CHARLES AVERET Account current from Aug., 1778 to Jan 23, 1779 by Ann Averet. Money was paid to: William Rasco Obed Roundtree Col. Thos. Pugh Noah Hinton Abraham Higs Mary Tool Absalom Carney Thomas Winmon George Ward William Jernigan George House John Averet John Granbery John Bryan William Harrell Thomas Averet James Churchwell Richard Dawson Benjamin Parker Jasper Charlton Thomas Harrell Jesse Averet James Hedgpeth James Moore William Williams Jonathan Tool Hardy Hays Elisabeth Bryand John Folk Joshua Taylor Katron Ellis Jacob Jarnagan John Johnston Whitmell Hill William Cole Thomas House John Flinn William Pugh William Peete Henry Averet Isaac Seay, Junr. Thomas & Blake E. Wiggins Money was received from Jon. Pugh Williams, Wm. Williams, Junr. and Federick Bryan. Division of estate among (1) Ann Averet, receiving her one-third share, (2) Henry Averet, (3) Simon Averet, (4) Thomas Averet, (5) John Averet, (6) William Averet and (7) James Averet, Feb. 5, 1779. SIMON AVERIT AVERA, b. Abt. 1761, Bertie County, North Carolina; d. Abt. 1781, Bertie County, North Carolina. Notes for SIMON AVERET AVERA: WILL OF SIMON AVERIT/AVERA dated June 10th 1781 In the name of God amen. I Simon Averit of the County of Bertie and State of North Carolina being sick and aflicted with Bodily pains tho of sound and perfict mind and memory (Thanks be to God) But calling to mind the mortality of man Kind and Knowing it is appointed for all men once to Die Do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testamont in the following manner (To Wit) Item - I give and bequeth unto Brother John Averit one Negro man named Frank to his heirs and assigns forever. Item - I give and bequeth unto Brother Henry Averit one Negro girl named Edith his heirs and assigns forever. Item - I give and bequeth my Black Mare unto Thomas Averit, William Averit and James Averit to be Equal shared between the three brothers, share and share alike. Item - I give and bequeth unto Averit Blackwill one sorrel mare and colt for maintainance of the Child Instead of the Bond x?x?x? I have given to his mother and if that don't contend her the bond x?x?x?x of instead of the mare and colt. Item - I give and bequeth unto the three aforementioned Thomas Averit, William Averit and James Averit their heirs and assigns forever all the remainder of my Estate that is not here to for mentioned to be Equally divided amongst them shair and shair alike. I x?x?x?x nominate, constitute and appoint the aforesaid Handyman Abington and Henry Averit and Thomas Averit Executors of this my Last Will and testament and I do hereby Dissolve the same and Deny all other Wills Testament and Bequeths here to fore by me made In Witness where of I the said Simon Averit hath here ;unto sat my hand and seal this the twenty Day of June One Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty One. Simon Averit (Seal) signed sealed published pronounced and delivered By the said Simon Avirit to be his Last Will and testament In the presence of us the subscribers George House Jesse Cotton x?x?x? Flouss Entered in Book C Page 20 BERTIE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA County Court Minutes 1781 thru 1787 Book V Aug. 1781 The last Will & Testament of Simon Averet decd was proved by the Oath of George House one of the subscribing Witnesses and ordered to be recorded Henry Averet one of the Executors named in said Will qualified to execute the same and return an Inventory of the said Estate on Oath. RECORDS OF ESTATES, Bertie County, North Carolina Volume I 1728 - 1744 - - 1762 - 1790 828 (page 215) SIMON AVERET Inventory (no date) by Henry Averet, exr. 871 (page 265) SIMON AVERET Inventory (no date) by H. Averet. Account of sale Sept. 3, 1781 Buyers - John Averet Hardy Harrell Nathan Veasy Thos. Averet Matthew Deneson Jas. House Henry Averet Noah Thompson Jarrod Young WILLIAM AVERET AVERA, b. Abt. 1764, Bertie County, North Carolina; d. Abt. 1784, Bertie County, North Carolina. Notes for WILLIAM AVERET AVERA: BERTIE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA County Court Minutes 1781 thru 1787 Book V Nov. 1781 William and James AVERIT appeared and Chose Thomas AVERIT Guardian which was approved by this court on his given bond & security in the sum of five hundred thousand pounds each which is given by George WILLIAMS and George HOUSE. RECORDS OF ESTATES, Bertie County, North Carolina Volume I 1728 - 1744 - - 1762 - 1790 949 (page 345) WILLIAM AVERET Accont of sale Apr. 20, 1784 by John Wolfenden, D.S. Buyers - Nathaniel Vezay James Moore Jesse Cotton Thomas Averet James Averet John Averet Hardyman Abington William Andrews Arthur Smith Henry Averet ALEXANDER AVERY7 AVERA (THOMAS* AVERY6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1736 in Virginia14, and died February 25, 1792 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He married ELIZABETH. Notes for ALEXANDER AVERY AVERA: Alexander Avera May be Revolutionary Soldier Alexander bought land in 1761 Court Minutes BOOK I Johnston County, N. C. Oct. 1764 - Alex. Guardian to Moses & Henry Avera Thos. Guardian to Wm. and Samuel (Orphans of Thomas who's will is dated 1761) Jan. 1765 - Isaac & Arthur Avera orphans of Thos. Avera and Moses and Thos. 1 June 1779 - Alexander Avera to Jonathon Avera SS Neuse + BS Middle Creek. NOTE: During the time period of mid to late 1700's there was an Alexander AVERYT, not to be confused with Alexander AVERET/AVERA son of Thomas and Judith AVERA. There was also a JONATHAN AVERA who passed away PRIOR to March 1793 as evidenced by JOHNSTON COUNTY, N. C. COURT MINUTES VOL. V the following entry is observed. March 1793 - Alexander Averyt ets. settled with the executor of Jonathan Avera, deceased. Alex. Averyt est. to settle the estate of Sarah Ryals;, deceased, also to settle the est. of Joseph Ryals. Alex. Averyt - Jury Jonathan Avera deceased ALEXANDER "AVERYT" WAS A MEMBER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE AND IS NOT OF THIS PARTICULAR AVERA LINE. AS PER MARGARET LEE, CURATOR EMERITUS OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY/SMITHFIELD N. C. LIBRARY. No. 243 TR-1;19; 15 Jan 1763 Alexr. Avera, Jo Co to Wm. Avera, same, 150 proc. 270A, Jo Co, on BS Swift Cr between Alexr. Avera decsd, an John Eddins beg at a Pine John Eddins cor running S120P athen W160P to a Pine then N220P to a Pine on John Eddins line then on his line to the beg being granted original deed from Granville dated 13 Jan Last to John Smith and from John Smith by deed dated 22 April 1761 unto Alexr. Avera. WIT: Wm. Bryant, C?BT, Horner, Samuel Granberry Jan Ct. 1763 Ackd. Test; Robert Rainey, C. C. Source; Pg 41 Johnston Co. N.C. Abstracts; Deed Books Vol. 1 By Weynette Parks Hun ------------------------------------ NOV. 1793 - Lewis, Sander, William and Moore Avera, heirs of Alex. Avera, deceased petition for division of their lands. (NOTE DAVID AND JONATHAN were minors) Source: Johnston County Court Minutes VOL. V. FEB. 1794 - David Avera Orphan of Alex. Avera, deceased, being of proper age came into Court and chose for his guardian, Wm. Avera, Jr. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - - - - JOHNSTON CO. In obedience to venire to the sheriff directing him to summons as or a committee for the purpose of dividing and appropiating the real estate of Alexander Avers, dec'd amongst the heirs of the said dec'd agreable to position? of Lewis, Sander, William, & Moore Avera, four of the rep-resentatives of said ded'd and after having been duly summoned an sworn agreable to same ? have proceeded to effect the above busines and beg leave to report to your worships our proceedings. And find from the - - - - - - - - , deeds and othere testimony addressed to your committee, that the said Alexander Avera died sieged ? and professed ? of the quanity of twelve hundred and twenty six acres which we conceive to be worth thirteen hundred & seven milled dollars, an agreeable share of which we find to be 217 5/8 mill dollars of which lands we have proceeded to allot & set off in manner following, to will to Lewis Avera, two hundred and three acres no. 3., valued at two hundred and ninty milled dollars. To Sander Avera, two hundred and three acres no. 2 valued at two hundred & fifty milled dollars,. To William Avera two hundred acres no. 5, valued at one hundred & forty milled dollars and to Moore Avera, two hundred and three acres, no. 1 valued at 203 milled dollars, as will mor fully appear by platt returned by the suveyor. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals, on the premises in Johnston Co. This 6th day of Feb. A. D. 1794. Lovard Bryan - Seal John Pool - Seal John Rosen - Seal Cuontersigned by W. Gray Shff. (They only named 4 sons; 1. Lewis - 2. Sander - 3. William - 4. Moore) (The land Distb map shows; 1. As Moore - 2. As Sander - 3. As Lewis - 4. As David - 5. As William - As Jonathan - Two were minors, David and Jonathan) - - - - - - - - H86 - Sales of estate/Alexander Avera, Dec. 17 Aug. 1793 Buyers: William Averet - Sander Averet - Elizabeth Avera - Jacob Flowers - Lewis Avera - Moore Avera - Nancy Avera - Saliathel Holton - Lott Minnard. Source: Records of Estates, Johnston Co., N.C. Vol I-V 1781-1887 Vol. 1 Page 22 By Elizabeth E. Ross 1988 JONATHAN AVERA, b. Abt. 1765, North Carolina; d. Unknown. Notes for JONATHAN AVERA: NOV. 1793 - Lewis, Sander, William and Moore Avera, heirs of Alex. Avera, deceased petition for division of their lands. (NOTE DAVID AND JONATHAN were minors) Source: Johnston County Court Minutes VOL. V. FEB. 1794 - David Avera Orphan of Alex. Avera, deceased, being of proper age came into Court and chose for his guardian, Wm. Avera, Jr. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - - - - JOHNSTON CO. In obedience to venire to the sheriff directing him to summons as or a committee for the purpose of dividing and appropiating the real estate of Alexander Avers, dec'd amongst the heirs of the said dec'd agreable to position? of Lewis, Sander, William, & Moore Avera, four of the rep-resentatives of said ded'd and after having been duly summoned an sworn agreable to same ? have proceeded to effect the above busines and beg leave to report to your worships our proceedings. And find from the - - - - - - - - , deeds and othere testimony addressed to your committee, that the said Alexander Avera died sieged ? and professed ? of the quanity of twelve hundred and twenty six acres which we conceive to be worth thirteen hundred & seven milled dollars, an agreeable share of which we find to be 217 5/8 mill dollars of which lands we have proceeded to allot & set off in manner following, to will to Lewis Avera, two hundred and three acres no. 3., valued at two hundred and ninty milled dollars. To Sander Avera, two hundred and three acres no. 2 valued at two hundred & fifty milled dollars,. To William Avera two hundred acres no. 5, valued at one hundred & forty milled dollars and to Moore Avera, two hundred and three acres, no. 1 valued at 203 milled dollars, as will mor fully appear by platt returned by the suveyor. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals, on the premises in Johnston Co. This 6th day of Feb. A. D. 1794. Lovard Bryan - Seal John Pool - Seal John Rosen - Seal Cuontersigned by W. Gray Shff. (They only named 4 sons; 1. Lewis - 2. Sander - 3. William - 4. Moore) (The land Distb map shows; 1. As Moore - 2. As Sander - 3. As Lewis - 4. As David - 5. As William - As Jonathan - Two were minors, David and Jonathan) - - - - - - - - H86 - Sales of estate/Alexander Avera, Dec. 17 Aug. 1793 Buyers: William Averet - Sander Averet - Elizabeth Avera - Jacob Flowers - Lewis Avera - Moore Avera - Nancy Avera - Saliathel Holton - Lott Minnard. Source: Records of Estates, Johnston Co., N.C. Vol I-V 1781-1887 Vol. 1 Page 22 By Elizabeth E. Ross 1988 THOMAS AVERET7 AVERA, JR. (THOMAS* AVERY6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1741, and died March 09, 1787 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He married MARY. Notes for THOMAS AVERET AVERA, JR.: BROTHER JOHN WILLED HIM LAND Thomas Avera - March 9, 1887 - Probated May Court 1787 Wife Mary - Household furniture; livestock; Negro Jane for the term of ten years, then Jane and children, Negro Luce and children are to be equally divided by Exec. between all my children; 1/3 part of land and plantation to wife Mary, during her lifetime or widowhood. 1. Son - William - All lands and plantation above Mill Branch. 2. Son - Thomas - Negro Luce; all rights of land an plantation will to me by brother, John Avera. 3. Son - Kader - All lands an plantation below Mill Branch. 4. Daughter - Edith Stallings - 10 Sh. 5. Daughter - Ann Stallings - 10 Sh. 6. Winifred Avera - 35 L Money 7. Daughter - Mary Avera - 35 L Money 8. Daughter - Barsheba Avera - 35 L Money 9. Daughter - Zilpha Avera - 35 L Money EXEC. to reserve 50 L Money for schooling of children. Remaining estate to be sold by Exec., and money divided equal among all children. EXEC: Mary Avera, Alexander Avera, William Avera, Friend. WIT: Aaron Vinson, John Vinson, Jr., John Abbett. Thomas Avera Source - Johnston Co. N.C. Will Abstracts 1746 - 1825, Will Bk 1, Pg. 1. WILLIAM AVERA, b. Abt. 1772; d. Unknown. Notes for WILLIAM AVERA: Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C BOOK IV August 1789 - Alexander Avera, Esq. of Cumberland County appointed Guardian to William, Mary, Thomas, Zilpha & Kedar Avera orphans of Thomas Avera deceased. MARY AVERA, b. Abt. 1773; d. Unknown. Notes for MARY AVERA: Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C BOOK IV August 1789 - Alexander Avera, Esq. of Cumberland County appointed Guardian to William, Mary, Thomas, Zilpha & Kedar Avera orphans of Thomas Avera deceased. THOMAS AVERA III, b. Abt. 1775; d. Unknown. Notes for THOMAS AVERA III: Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C BOOK IV August 1789 - Alexander Avera, Esq. of Cumberland County appointed Guardian to William, Mary, Thomas, Zilpha & Kedar Avera orphans of Thomas Avera deceased. ZILPHA AVERA, b. Abt. 1776; d. Unknown Notes for ZILPHA AVERA: 1.Not sure if this is the Zilpha and William Poole that married in Greene Co., AL on 11-8-1824. Probably NOT. 2.Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C BOOK IV August 1789 - Alexander Avera, Esq. of Cumberland County appointed Guardian to William, Mary, Thomas, Zilpha & Kedar Avera orphans of Thomas Avera deceased. Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C BOOK IV August 1789 - Alexander Avera, Esq. of Cumberland County appointed Guardian to William, Mary, Thomas, Zilpha & Kedar Avera orphans of Thomas Avera deceased. Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C. VOL. V May 1796 - Alexander Avera deceased, Zilpha Avera orphan of Thomas chose Zadock Stallings as her Guardian also Guardian to Kedar Avera orphan of Thomas. KADAR AVERA, b. Abt. 1778; d. Unknown. Notes for KADAR AVERA: Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C BOOK IV August 1789 - Alexander Avera, Esq. of Cumberland County appointed Guardian to William, Mary, Thomas, Zilpha & Kedar Avera orphans of Thomas Avera deceased. Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C. VOL. IV February 1793 - Ordered that Alexander Avera of (Cumberland County) be removed from the guardianship of Kader Avera and Zilphia Avera, orphans of Thomas Avera, deceased, and that Needham Powell be appointed Guardian. February 1793 - Needham Powell appointed Guardian to Kedar Avera and Zilpha Avera orphans of Thomas Avera. Court Minutes - Johnston County, N.C. VOL. V May 1796 - Alexander Avera deceased, Zilpha Avera orphan of Thomas Chose Zadock Stallings as her Guardian also Guardian to Kedar Avera orphan of Thomas. WILLIAM* AVERY7 AVERA (THOMAS* AVERY6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1746 in Virginia, and died December 03, 1795 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He married RACHEL* Abt. 1761. Notes for WILLIAM* AVERY AVERA: Will of Thomas Avera, b. Abt 1700, sp Judith names William as Son. TR:1:17; 17 Jan. 1763. Wm Avera, JoCo to John Vinson, Brunswick Co. an Parrish of Meburn?. 100 Va. Money, 1/2 track SD William now lives on he purchath of Thos. Avera on the SS of Nuse River near Greens Path in JOCO being part of a track pattant in Frances Betts name Bearing date 22 May 1741 beg at the lower line then up the run 220P to the head line then S60 W60P to a White Oak S30 E220P to a stake from then to the beg laid out for 150 A...Orchards, Houses an C........ Wit: WILLIAM LOWHON, DURY VINSON, WM. ARRENDELL Jan Ct, 1763 ACKD, TESTl Robert Rainy, C. C. Source: Pg 41 - Johnston Co. N.C. Abstracts; Deed Boodks 1759-1771 By Weynette Parks Hun. 1773 No. 274 Pg 29, 11 March 1773 - William Avera of Cumb. Co. to Moses Avera Johnston County for 40 , 125 Ac. by deed from Samuel Smith to Thomas Avera 26 April 1757 and comes to William Avera by lwill of his fat. Thomas Avera dated 12 Feb. 1761. Wit: Alex Avera Signed William Avera Source: Kinfolks of Jaohston County. Abstracts of deeds 1759-1825 Vol. I by Elizabeth E. Ross and Zelda B. Wood He is listed in the "DAR PATROIT INDEX - CENTENNIAL EDITION" as a Revolutionary Soldier. No. 92 - William Avera - 3 Dec. 1795 - Prob. Mar. Ct. 1796 1. Wife - Rachel - Household furniture during lifetime or widowhood; Livestock; Negros Phil an Flowro; negro girl Penny until Dau. Cynthia reaches 21 or marries. 2. Son - Averton - All land on North side of Swift Ck., except 300 Ac. at head of Reedy Branch; 1 Negro man Joe; livestock; 1 still; gun; 1/2 carpenters tools and 1/2 shoemaker tools. 3. Son - Samuel - Land on S. side of Swift Ck.; Negros Toby, Natt; livestock; gun; 1/2 carpenters tools. 4. Daughter - Pherebea Norris - 1 Negro Milly 5. Daughter - Lewrany Smith - Negro Asa 6. Daughter - Cynthia - Negros Penny, Charles and Anney; 1 mare; Household furniture; 20 L money. 7. Daughter - Sarah - Negros Hannah, Abby an Minty; livestock; 10 L money. At death or marriage of wife, all property left to wife Rachel is to be sold, except 2 Negros. Money to be equally divided between Daughters, 1- Phreba Norris, 2 - Lewrany Smith, 3 - Sarah Avera, 4 - Cynthia Avera, 5 - Granddaughter Elizabeth Durham. EXEC. is to sell at auction, all real an personal property, including 300 Ac. land at head of Reedy Branch, 2 lots in Smithfield, an 1 lot in Averaboro, which is not willed or given away. Remaining estate to be divided equally between all children, vis; Phereba Norris - Lewrany Smith - Aventon Avera - Samuel Avera - Sarah Avera an cynthia Avera. EXEC; Nahor Noarris, Nehemiah Smith, Averton Avera signed William Avera WIT: Etheldred Smith, John Smith, Arthur Avera Source: Johnston County, North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746 - 1825 Will Book 1 Pg/ ISAAC7 AVERA (THOMAS* AVERY6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1750, and died Abt. 1799. He married ELIZABETH. Notes for ISAAC AVERA: 1761 Johnston Co., N.C. He was listed as a son in Will of Thomas Avera 1777 - Isaac was in Georgia by 1777. No. 33 Pg. 3129 Sept. 1777 - Isaac Avera of State of Georgia, to Zadock Stallings Jo Co for 150, 130 Ac. Jo Co NS Neuse River being 1/2 track granted to Thomas Avera...5 June 1744 and from Thomas to his son Isaac Avera by his will, Adj. Samuel Smith. WIT: Sam Smith, Thomas Barrow signed Isaac Avera Nov. Ct. 1777 Source: Kinfolks of Johnston Co. Abstracks of deeds 1759 - 1825 By Elizabeth E. Ross and Zelda B. Wood Johnston Co. N.C. Court Mins 1759 - 1766 Index to the Heasright an Bounty Grants of Ga. 1756 - 1909 Estate settlement, will book B Office of Probate Judge, Lincoln Co. Georgia 37,000 Earley Georgia Marriages by Madox Lincoln Co., Georgia Marriage Records - Georgia Archives Mrs. Robert L. Green - Atlanta Georgia ARTHUR AVEREA7 AVERA (THOMAS* AVERY6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1761 in Johnston County, North Carolina, and died September 23, 1823 in Putnam County, Georgia. He married REBECA. Notes for ARTHUR AVERET AVERA: It is widely believed that this is the unborn child named in Thomas Avera's will dated 1761. Arthur's will Putnam Co., Georgia made 1824 - probated Dec. 13 1824. (Have Copy of Will - Leonard Avera) Putnam Co. was established in 1807 from Baldwin Co., Georgia. County Seat is Eatonton, Georgia. 31024. WILL OF ARTHUR AVERA -spelled Averea in Will - 1824 Georgia Putnma County In the name of God Amen I Arthur Avrea (sp) being sick in body but of perfect mind do first of all remmand my sour to God who made it and my body to be burried in a christian like manner at the discretion of my Executor, I do hereby nominate authority and appoint my belove wife Rebeca Averea (sp) and John Avera to be the Executors of my last will and testament and Intrusting all worldly affairs which it has been pleased god to help me with that is to say after all my lawful debts are paid. Item: 1st - I give to my two grandchildren Polly Skaggs and Win Skaggs one dollar each with what their mother has received heretofore and that to being held of their part. Item: 2nd - I give my daughter Elizabeth what she has received heretofore Item: 3rd - I give my daughter Jinny Kinman what she has received heretofore Item: 4th - I give my son Bradly what he has rec'd heretofore Item: 5th - I give and bequeth to my daughter Nancy Avrea (sp) one Negro boy named Jack one hundred dollars in cash one cow & calf and one bed and furniture. Item: 6th - I give and bequeth to daughter Permulia one cow & calf one bed and furniture and also one Negro woman named Winney at the death of my belove wife. Item: 7th - I give and bequeth to my daughter Eady one Negro boy named Foster one cow and calf and one bed and furniture. Item: 8th - I give and bequeth to my daughter Cinthia one Negro boy named Melton one cow and calf one bed and furniture. Item: 9th - I give and bequjeth to my daughter Sally one Negro girl named Harriet one cow and calf one bed and furniture. Item:10th - I give and bequeth to my beloved wife my land whereon I now live and all the remainder of my property during her life and at her death all to be sold and then John Avera, Bradley Avera, and Thomas Kinman to receive from the sale one hundred and fifty dollars each then the remainder to be equally divided between all my surviving children. September 10th 1823 Signed in presence of as Arthur (X) Averea Ingram Avrea (Sp) Rich'd Avrea (Sp) Putnam Inf. Court sitting for ordinary Purposes this day 18th October 1824 NOTE: The will of Arthur Avrea dec'd was produced in open court by John Avrea one of the Executors x?x?x? named and proven by oath of Ingram Avrea, Rich'd Avrea, Wm Avrea subscribing witnesses to the same and by the Court ordered to be Recorded. Recorded 13 Dec. 1824 Thad B. Ray - Clk Wm Avrea (Sp) Johnston County, N.C. Court Minutes VOL. VIII Property of Arthur Avera on Swift Creek joining Joh & Hardy Avera sold to settle Judgement. Henry Avera deceased. THOMAS AVERET8 AVERA (CHARLES AVERET7, HENRY AVERET6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1762 in X Bertie County, North Carolina17, and died Unknown. He married MARY. Notes for THOMAS AVERET AVERA: BERTIE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA County Court Minutes 1781 thru 1787 Book V William and James AVERIT appeared and Chose Thomas AVERIT Guardian which was approved by this court on his given bond & security in the sum of five hundred thousand pounds each which is given by George WILLIAMS and George HOUSE. ___________________ State of South Carolina, Kershaw District Know all men by these presents that THOMAS AVERA of the state and district aforesaid for & in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars to me in hand paid by Anthony Pressler of the State and district aforesaid, have granted, bargained, sold released, and by these presents do grant , bargain, sell and release unto Anthony Presslar eleven hundred and fifteen acres of land, it being one tract of land originally granted to Elizabeth Reveall and part of two more tracts, one of which was originally granted to John Marshall the other was granted to James Foland. and situate, lying and being in the N. E. side of Little Lynch's Creek, and hath shape, form and marks and boundings as the plat hereunto annexed doth represent, beginning on a holly bush on the bank of the said Lynch's Creek, running N. 60 E. 16.30 to a Maple corner, then N. W. 30. chains to a bush, then N. E. 57.00.50 links to a dead pine, then S. E. 7.50 chain links corner then N. E. 22.65.50 to a pine, then S. E. 57.108.40 to a black jack, then S. W. 17.91.50, to a percimon then N. W. 50.22. chains corner, then S. S. 40.1.50 then N. W. 50.31.62 corner then S. W. 40 to a corner on the Creek, then up the creek to the beginning corner, when granted together with all singular the. rights, members, heriditaments and appurtenances to the said premises belonging or in anywise incident or appertaining, to have and to hold all land singular the rights, members, hereinditaments and appurtenanances to the said premises belonging or in anywise incident on appertaining. To have and to hold all and singular the premises before mentioned to the said Anthony Presslor his heirs and assaigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself my heirs, executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Anthony Presslor his heirs and assigns against myself, my heirs, and against any person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or anyt part thereof, witness my hand this twenty-fifth day of November in the year of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight Hundred and forteen, and in the thirty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America. Signed, Sealed and delivered Thomas Avera L. S. in the presence of Anthony Pressler Powell Avera _____________________ State of South Carolina I, Thomas Salmond Justice of the ______ Kershaw District in and for the said district, do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern, that Mary Avera, the wife of the within named Thomas Avera did this day appear before me, and upon being privately and separately examined by me did declair that she does freely voluntarily and without any compulsion dread or fear of any persons whatsoever renounce, release and forever relinquish unto the within named Anthony Pressler, his heirs, and assigns, all her interest and estate, and also all her right and claim of dower of, in or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released. Given unto my hand and seal this ninth day of December in the year of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight hundred and fourteen. her L. S. Thos: Salmond Mary (X) Avera CKD & J. 22.U. mark South Carolina Kershaw District Anthony Presslor. Junr makes oath & saith that he was present and saw the within named THOMAS AVERA sign, seal and and in his act and deed deliver the within instrument in writing for the uses and purposes therein expressed. And also that he (this -----) and POWELL AVERA in the presence of each other and subscribing witnesses to the due execution of the same. Sworn to this 9th day of December 1814. Thos Salmond Anthony Presslar, Jr. ______________________ This Indenture made this twenty first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety seven and in the twenty scond year of Americas Independancy. Between John Evans of the State of South Carolina, Kershaw County Planter of the one Part and Thomas Avera of the State and County of aforesaid planter of the other Part. Witnesseth that the said John Evans for and in consideration of the sum of twenty three pounds and six shillings and eight pence Sterling money to paid the said John Evans by the said Thomas Avera for a certain plantation or tract of land containing one hundred acres situate lying and being in Camden district on the east side of little Lynches Creek bounded when surveyed on all sides by vacant lands and hath such forms and marks as are represented by a plat and gtrant hereunto annexed together with all and singular the gardens, orchards, fences, ways, waters, water cources, profits and all and singular the Rights and titles in anywise appurtaining unto the said Thomas Avera his heirs and assigns forever, and the said John Evans for himself and his heirs doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said Thomas Avera that the rights and titles of the said plantation or tract of land containing one hundred acres and its premises against all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming or that hereafter may claim through from or under him the said John Evans his heirs and assigns he and they will warrant and gby these presents forever defend against all and every incumbrance whatsoever in witness whereof the said John Evans hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us Samuel Kelley John Evans Agnes (X) Benson Jean Evans her mark John West Rec'd. in office 24th Feb. 1798 Received the day and year within written of the within named Thomas Avera the sum of twenty three pounds Six Shillings and eight pence Sterling money in being the full consideration. I say received by me. John Evans Test....... Samuel Kelly Agnes (X) Benson (her mark) John West _____________________ South Carolina Kershaw County Personally appeared Samuel Kelly who being fuly sworn maketh oath he was present and saw John Evans and Jane Evans sign and acknowledge the within deed for the use and purpose therein contained and that Agnes Benson and John West signed as witnesses with this Deponant to the due Execution thereof. Sworn to this 24th Feb. 1795 Samuel Kelly Before me Francis Boykin J. P. ________________________ Indenture this eight day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seven William Sheffield of the County of Kershaw & State of South Carolina of the one part and THOMAS AVERA of the other and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth the said William Sheffield for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to me in hand paid by the said THOMAS AVERA at and before the sealing and delivering of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged land bargained, sold, released confirmed and by these presents I do bargain, sell,release, and confirm unto the said THOMAS AVERA his heirs and assigns forever, a piece of land supposed to be twenty acres , more or less, and on the lower end of a hundred acre tract of land & on the East side of Little Lynches Creek & bordering the backside by land granted to John Marshall, and on the upper to where a dividing line is run, lying and being in the District of Camden and County of Kershaw on South Lynches Creek bounded on all sides by vacant lands at the time of survey and hath such shape and marks as a plat annexed the originial grant represents, the said land being granted to James Foland by letters, patents, bearing date March one thousand seven hundred & seventy three, reference thereunto being had will more fully and at large appear, bounded when surveyed on all sides by vacant land as appears by a plat thereof to the grant annexed. Together with all and singular the rights, liberties, heriditaments and appurtenances whatsoever whereunto belonging. To have and to hold the said land with the appurtenances unto the said THOMAS AVERA, his heirs and assigns forever and the said William Sheffield for himself and his heirs and doth covenant, promise and agree to and with the said THOMAS AVERA that the rights and titles of the said land containing twenty acres more or less all its premises and against all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming on that hereafter may claim through from or under him the said William Sheffield, his heirs and assigns he or they will warrant and by these presents forever defend against all and every incumberance. In Witnesss whereof the said William Sheffield hath hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and date, first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us. David Hughling William (x) Sheffield James (x) Barneycastte (his mark) South Carolina Kershaw District James Barneycastte made oath and saith that he was present & saw the within named William Sheffield, sign seal & as his act and deed deliver the within instrument of writing for the purposes therein expressed and also that he (this deproment) and David Hughling were suscribing witnesses to the due execution of the same. Sworn to this 5th day of March 1814 before me. Thos. Salmond James (x) Barneycastte (his mark) _______________________ MOVING WEST Dr John Avera (Uncle) Fathers oldest brother was a Surgeon in the Confederate Army. His only son Fayette volunteered in the Confederate war at the age of 16. Was never heard from since. During uncle John's service he saw some and heard of many named Avera who too probably had fled France and persecution. In later years after the Confederate War he made a trip to some of the Eastern states and met quite a few of Avera's whose experiences and dates and hardships FLEEING EUROPE were very much the same as those who came in Grand Father's time. However they could trace no near relationship. It might interesting if you to look up Noviascotia & French Canadians. While the writer was working at the lumber mills in La. and East Texas, the writer knew some skilled Mechanics of French decent, some were Methodist but, when they introduced to some oldest settlers from nearer the Gulf Coast they had difficulty making their spoken French "Jibe". When Grand Father his brothers were moving West, there were others who moving West also. When they arrived in Alabama we have date . or how long they stayed., but there we do know that Grand Father met and married our Grand Mother , Sue Middleton in Alabama. Crossing the Chickasawhay River to the West he built a Ferry, a home, cleared swamp land and raised good crops. Put out fruit orchards, Being very industrious it was not many years till he was carrying his live stock, eggs, apples, peaches & etc to Mobile, Ala., then the best and nearest market on the Gulf Coast. I think we can safely attribute and the others who were with to the unfriendliness of Seminole Indians. While the Choctaw Nation in Miss. were friendly to the PALE FACES. John W Avera the single brother settled and built and operated the Ferry four miles below home which later became known as Adamsville. He was called a great swimmer of that day , but a rise in the river made it difficult to operate. When his two Negro men allowed the ferry rope to jerk them overboard. Great Uncle, the powerful man that he was, plunged in after them. The first he reached seized uncle for safety. The other Negro floated down current a short distance grabbing at brittle willow tops. All three drowned. Ownership then passed to a man of means, he too had no descendants. A Marine Engineer by the name Jacob McClean was then living in New Orleans was the nearest relation. When advised that he could not long. Mr Adams directed that Capt. McLean be notified to come and take charge of his property. Am not sure but think the Captain was a nephew. Later when the writer was about seven years old brother was detailed to take the oxteam and haul the McLean household goods to Adamsville for them. I am not sure but that I remember there were some girls of the family who were part of the load. I know Worth thought so for later Ella and Worth were married. ___________________________________ JAMES8 AVERA (CHARLES AVERET7, HENRY AVERET6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1765 in North Carolina or Virginia18, and died Abt. 1812 in Near Averaborough, North Carolina. He married SARAH POWELL December 23, 1786 in Bertie County, North Carolina, daughter of MOSES POWELL and PRUDENCE GARNER. Notes for JAMES AVERA: BERTIE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA County Court Minutes 1781 thru 1787 Book V William and James AVERIT appeared and Chose Thomas AVERIT Guardian which was approved by this court on his given bond & security in the sum of five hundred thousand pounds each which is given by George WILLIAMS and George HOUSE. ABSTRACTS OF THE EARLY DEEDS OF WAKE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 1785 - 1802 by Joseph W. Watson page 178 - DANIEL TUCKER of Wake Co. to James Avery of same, Nov. 15, 1797, for 202 silver dollars a tract of 204 acres on the waters of Little Lick Creek beginning near a road at WILLIAM FERRELL's line and adjoining JOHN NICHOLS, BURNS, and PITCHFORD, excepting two acres, one including the meeting house and the other oppisite his mill. Wit: RICH'D C. PATTISHALL, WILLIAM HODGES, JOHN HODGES. WAKE COUNTY, N.C. Court Minutes 1804 - 1807 Vol. VI Aug. 1804- A deed from James Averett to William Ferrell Nov. 1804- A deed from James Avera to John Nichols May 1806- A deed from James Avera to John Nichols NOTE: All of the above are no doubt the same person, note the changing of the name from Avery to Averett to AVERA. This is the first recording which has been found to date where the name is spelled AVERA in this line. WAKE COUNTRY WAS FORMED FROM JOHNSTON, CUMBERLAND AND ORANGE to become effective March 12, 1771. SAMUEL* AVERY8 AVERA, SR. (WILLIAM* AVERY7, THOMAS* AVERY6, JOHN* AVERET5, RICHARD* AVERET4, RICHARD* AVEREY3, WILLIAM* AVEREY2, WILLIAM* AVEREY1) was born Abt. 1765 in Johnston County, North Carolina, and died Abt. 1813 in GA. He married ZILPHA* INGRAM Abt. 1785, daughter of RICHARD INGRAM and ANNIE. Notes for SAMUEL* AVERY AVERA, SR.: February 10, 1779, Johnston Co. N.C. Married Zelpha Ingram, her father was Richard Ingram, mother was Annie__ __. Samuel was in Georgia by 1779. No. 66 Pg. 53..... 1 March 1797 Samuel Avera of Lincoln Co. Georgia to William Ingram, Jo Co for 40 pounds - tracks (1) Head of Hicks Branch & White Oak SW Part of grant to Samuel Vinson 10 July 1791...(2) 100 Ac SS Mill Creek Adj. Thomas Lee WIT: B. Stevens, Alexander Avera Samuel Avera by William Avera His Atty. Feb Ct. 1797 No. 146 Pg. 76...18 Dec 1805 Mary Ryals and James Frost of Jo Co sell to Samuel Avera of Hancock Co. Ga. a Negro Judy for $332... WIT: Benj Hasting, Aventon Avera Mary (X) Ryals Nov. Ct. 1806 Signed James Frost Source: Kinfolks of Johnston Co. Abstracks of deeds 1759 - 1825 Vol 1 by Elizabeth R. Ross and Zelda B. Wood Samuel Avera was a witness on his Father-In-Laws will. His wife's father was Richard Ingram. Mr. Ingram's will dated Dec. 5 1780 and it was probated Feb. Ct. 1781. Both of his daughter's, Zilpha and Elizabeth married Avera's Witness: William Avera (Pro Husband of Elizabeth) |
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