James AVERY

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16 December 1646 , New London, New Haven Colony

Died

22 August 1728 , Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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James AVERY Joanna (Joane) GREENSLADE

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Born: 16 December 1646 in New London, New Haven Colony

Father: James AVERY

Mother: Joanna (Joane) GREENSLADE

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James married Deborah STALLYON (STALLION) 20 February 1669 in New London, Connecticut Colony . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Deborah STALLYON (STALLION) was born 20 February 1649 in New London, Connecticut, USA. Deborah died 27 March 1729 in Groton, Connecticut, USA. Deborah was the child of Edward STALLYON (STALLION) and Margaret Mary MILLER.

James AVERY died 22 August 1728 in Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
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Deborah STALLYON (STALLION)
Marriage date: 20 February 1669
Marriage place: New London, Connecticut Colony
Deborah STALLYON (STALLION) was the child of Edward STALLYON (STALLION) and Margaret Mary MILLER

Children of James AVERY and Deborah STALLYON (STALLION)

Ebenezer AVERY

Born: 1 May 1678, New London, Connecticut Colony
Died: 19 July 1752, Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Married: Dorothy PARKE 19 June 1707 Place: Groton, Connecticut, USA

Christopher AVERY

Born: 23 January 1680, Groton, Connecticut Colony
Died: 20 January 1753, Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Married: Prudence PAYSON 1 April 1714 Place: Groton, Connecticut, USA

Mary Ann AVERY

Born: 2 July 1693, Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: April 1780, Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Married: William MORGAN 3 July 1716 Place: Groton, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1646
16 December 1646
New London, New Haven Colony

1656 - The pendulum clock is invented (Christiaan Huygens, Netherlands)

1666 - Isaac Newton discovers gravity

1669 Marriage / Partner
James AVERY and Deborah STALLYON (STALLION) 20 February 1669, New London, Connecticut, USA

He was 22 years old.

1678 Birth of Child
Ebenezer AVERY was born 1 May 1678, New London, Connecticut, USA

James was 31 years old.

1680 Birth of Child
Christopher AVERY was born 23 January 1680, Groton, Connecticut, USA

James was 33 years old.

1693 Birth of Child
Mary Ann AVERY was born 2 July 1693, Groton, Connecticut, USA

James was 46 years old.

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1707 Marriage of Child
Ebenezer AVERY married 19 June 1707, Groton, Connecticut, USA to Dorothy PARKE

1714 Marriage of Child
Christopher AVERY married 1 April 1714, Groton, Connecticut, USA to Prudence PAYSON

1716 Marriage of Child
Mary Ann AVERY married 3 July 1716, Groton, Connecticut, USA to William MORGAN

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

Death — 1728
22 August 1728
Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 81.

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Record added: 12/14/2022 12:08:09 PM
Last updated: 3/24/2025 7:08:38 PM

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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

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