Abel
AVERY
(b.
30 August 1760
,
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
30 April 1846
,
Cornwall, Connecticut, USA
)
Am I Your Ancestor?
AVERY Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!
Abel AVERY was born 30 August 1760 in Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Abel AVERY was the child of John AVERY and Mehitable BUELLAbel had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
Tracing Ancestors Through Military Service Records: Unveiling Family Heroes
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Abel married Elizabeth GENNNINGS 19 November 1786 in Stafford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 8 children. Elizabeth GENNNINGS was born abt. 1762 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville). Elizabeth died 29 December 1851 in Cornwall, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth was the child of Robert Royal GENNINGS and Sarah BADGER.
Abel AVERY died 30 April 1846 in Cornwall, Connecticut, USA.
Details of the family tree of Abel appear below.
Revolutionary Roots: American Revolution Ancestor Anti-Tax Tariffs Coffee MugCelebrate your revolutionary roots with our "My Ancestor Fought in the American Revolutionary War" ceramic coffee mug! This mug is perfect for sipping your favorite brew while honoring your ancestor's contribution to American history. The humorous caption, "which is why I never stop complaining about taxes!" adds a playful twist to your patriotic pride.
Family and Children of Abel AVERY
[Hide/Show]Abel AVERY married 
Elizabeth GENNNINGS-- Date: 19 November 1786 Place: Stafford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth GENNNINGS was the child of Robert Royal GENNINGS and Sarah BADGER
Children of Abel AVERY and Elizabeth GENNNINGS:
Lyman AVERY (b.15 March 1787, Stafford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. , )
Percy AVERY (b.27 September 1789, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 10 September 1827, Morris, Connecticut, USA )
Polly AVERY (b.abt. 1793, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. , )
John AVERY (b.27 May 1797, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 30 June 1884, Ionia, Ionia, Michigan, USA)
Abel AVERY (b.1 August 1799, Groton, Connecticut, USA d. 15 April 1875, Ionia, Michigan, USA)
Betsey AVERY (b.8 March 1801, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 13 November 1881, Richwood, Ohio, USA)
Lyman AVERY (b.22 April 1804, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 29 April 1838, Cornwall, Connecticut, USA)
William Buell AVERY (b.22 April 1810, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 24 April 1894, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA)
Elizabeth GENNNINGS-- Date: 19 November 1786 Place: Stafford, Crown Colony of Connecticut Elizabeth GENNNINGS was the child of Robert Royal GENNINGS and Sarah BADGER
Children of Abel AVERY and Elizabeth GENNNINGS:
Lyman AVERY (b.15 March 1787, Stafford, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. , ) Percy AVERY (b.27 September 1789, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 10 September 1827, Morris, Connecticut, USA ) Polly AVERY (b.abt. 1793, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. , ) John AVERY (b.27 May 1797, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 30 June 1884, Ionia, Ionia, Michigan, USA) Abel AVERY (b.1 August 1799, Groton, Connecticut, USA d. 15 April 1875, Ionia, Michigan, USA) Betsey AVERY (b.8 March 1801, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 13 November 1881, Richwood, Ohio, USA) Lyman AVERY (b.22 April 1804, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 29 April 1838, Cornwall, Connecticut, USA) William Buell AVERY (b.22 April 1810, Stafford, Connecticut, USA d. 24 April 1894, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA)Add Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of Abel AVERY
(Add details like birth, baptism, census records, military service, obituary, personal achievements, and more.)
[Hide/Show]
Discovering the Ancestry of Abel AVERY: Events, Photos & Historical Records
Postcards and Memories of Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
1760 Birth 30 August 1760
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Revolutionary War
AVERY, ABEL
Ancestor #: A003921
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 8-31-1760 NORWICH NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 4-30-1846 CORNWALL LITCHFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Pension Number: S*W23476
Service Source: S*W23476
Service Description: 1) CAPTS. DEWEY WATERMAN & VAUGHN
2) COLS. HORSFORD & ELY
RESIDENCE
1) City: LEBANON - County: WINDHAM CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) ELIZABETH GENNINGS/ JENNINGS
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogy Research
If this is your direct ancestor and you are a woman, please consider joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
AVERY, ABEL
Ancestor #: A003921
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 8-31-1760 NORWICH NEW LONDON CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 4-30-1846 CORNWALL LITCHFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Pension Number: S*W23476
Service Source: S*W23476
Service Description: 1) CAPTS. DEWEY WATERMAN & VAUGHN
2) COLS. HORSFORD & ELY
RESIDENCE
1) City: LEBANON - County: WINDHAM CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) ELIZABETH GENNINGS/ JENNINGS
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogy Research
If this is your direct ancestor and you are a woman, please consider joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Marriage / PartnerAbel AVERY and Elizabeth GENNNINGS 19 November 1786, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
He was 26 years old.
1787 Birth of ChildLyman AVERY was born 15 March 1787, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
Abel was 26 years old.
1789 Birth of ChildPercy AVERY was born 27 September 1789, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
Abel was 29 years old.
1797 Birth of ChildJohn AVERY was born 27 May 1797, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
Abel was 36 years old.
1799 Birth of ChildAbel AVERY was born 1 August 1799, Groton, Connecticut, USA
Abel was 38 years old.
1801 Birth of ChildBetsey AVERY was born 8 March 1801, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
Abel was 40 years old.
1804 Birth of ChildLyman AVERY was born 22 April 1804, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
Abel was 43 years old.
1810 Birth of ChildWilliam Buell AVERY was born 22 April 1810, Stafford, Connecticut, USA (Stafford Springs) (Staffordville)
Abel was 49 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1827 Death of ChildPercy AVERY died 10 September 1827, Morris, Connecticut, USA (South Farms)
Abel was 67 years old.
1838 Death of ChildLyman AVERY died 29 April 1838, Cornwall, Connecticut, USA
Abel was 77 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West. 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
Death
Name: Capt. Abel Avery
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 30 Apr 1846
Death Place: Cornwall, Connecticut
Age: 86
Birth Date: 1760
Birth Place:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03736-9
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3328
Reference ID: pg 54
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7ND-X6F : 3 December 2014), Capt. Abel Avery, 30 Apr 1846; citing Cornwall, Connecticut, reference pg 54; FHL microfilm 3,328.'
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Name: Capt. Abel Avery
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 30 Apr 1846
Death Place: Cornwall, Connecticut
Age: 86
Birth Date: 1760
Birth Place:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03736-9
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3328
Reference ID: pg 54
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7ND-X6F : 3 December 2014), Capt. Abel Avery, 30 Apr 1846; citing Cornwall, Connecticut, reference pg 54; FHL microfilm 3,328.'
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Abel is buried at: Southeast Cemetery Cornwall Litchfield County Connecticut, USA
Added: 8/8/2017 3:23:48 PM
- Updated: 3/19/2025 1:52:43 PM
America - Did you know? President and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison were so afraid of the electric lights that had been newly installed in the White House that they always called for the servants to operate the switches.
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
Not the person you are looking for? Try again!
Search for YOUR Family by Name
NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.Search for YOUR Family by Place
Genealogy research for Abel Avery (on other sites)
Sign In or
Join for FREE! to see the details!
Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card.
Unique Gift Ideas from or related to Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)
