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Charles House, Sr, was born in 1713 in Prince George, VirginiaG.

Charles House, Sr, married Sarah Pace in 1734 in Prince George, VirginiaG.

Charles House, Sr, made a will on 28 September 1770 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Sarah Pace was also known as Sarah House.

Sarah Pace married Charles House, Sr, in 1734 in Prince George, VirginiaG.

Charles Avera, Sr, was also known as Charles Avera. He was also known as Charles Averate. He, son of Henry Avera, Sr., and Jane woJohnPoole, was born about 1671 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

Charles Avera, Sr, married Ursula Copeland, daughter of Christopher Copeland and Unknown Hursley, about 1698 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^2,3,2,3

The will of Charles Avera, Sr, dec'd was probated on [d] in Elizabeth City Co, VAG. Executor and heir: wife Ursula Copeland Heirs were Charles Avera, Jr., Henry Avera, Sr, William Avera, Thomas Avera, Unknown Daughter1 Avera, Unknown Daughter2 Avera, Unknown Daughter3 Avera, and Unknown Daughter4 Avera.
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. WILL OF CHARLES AVERA, SR.
abt 1671 - Feb 12, 1745/46
ELIZABETH CITY COUNTY, VA
leaves son Charles the plantation I purchased from Christopher Copeland, reversion of bequest to son William; reversion to grandson Thomas Avera,; wife Ursula; rest of my estate to my 3 sons and 4 daughters. Extx. wife Ursula Avera. Dated 2/12/1745/46, recorded 6/18/1746. Witness Thomas Mingham, Falvey Copeland, James Latimer.
Also ordered that Henry Avera, heir at law be summoned to contest the validity of this will. Henry Avera appeared in court and said he had no objection to the probation of his fathers will. Book 1737-1749, page 219.
On the front of the cover of the will of Charles Avera is written ........by Henry Avera, to be.......being the heir at law to contest the validity of the will if he sees fit. The front cover also contains the date June 18, 1746 directly above that writing.
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On 12 February 1745/46 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG. probate court ordered [p1], heir at law, to be summoned to contest the validity of [p2s] will. Henry had no objection even though he was not listed.^2,3
Charles Avera, Sr, died between 12 February 1746 and 18 June 1746 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.²
The will of Charles Avera, Sr, was probated on 18 June 1746 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.² He was buried in Cedar Island Cemetery, Hampton, Ellizabeth City Co, VirginiaG.¹

In the in 1757 tax list for in Bertie Co, NCG+: Charles Avera, Jr., [p2], Henry Avera, Sr.⁴

Ursula Copeland was also known as Hursley Copeland Copeland. She was also known as Ursula Avera. She was also known as Ursula Averett. She was also known as Hursley Averett. She, daughter of Christopher Copeland and Unknown Hursley, was born about 1681 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.²

Ursula Copeland married Charles Avera, Sr, son of Henry Avera, Sr., and Jane woJohnPoole, about 1698 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,3,1,3

In Christopher Copeland's will dated on 12 January 1710/11 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG, daughter Ursula Copeland was named as an heir.¹
In Charles Avera, Sr,'s will dated on 12 February 1745/46 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG, Ursula Copeland was named as executor and heir.¹
Ursula Copeland died about 1750 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG. She was buried in Cedar Island Cemetery, Hampton, Ellizabeth City Co, VirginiaG.

Henry Avera, Sr., was also known as Henry Avery.²
. The Avera family most likely originally came from France and emigrated to England in the 1500s to avoid religious persecution in France during the French Huguenot movement there. [:CR:][:TAB:] ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Much of the information on the Avera line comes from the research of Darryl Andrews.
Henry Avera, Sr., was born about 1622. England or France.¹
. The first Avera to arrive in the Virginia Colonies was Henry Avera, who arrived in 1642 with his wife Ann (probably Ann Nicholls). Actually, Henry was the only AVERA who came to Virginia who actually spelled his name as AVERA on a continual basis.
Many of the given names used in Elizabeth City County, VA by the Averas match the given names used by the Averas who came to the Johnston County NC area in the 1740s.

Henry Avera, Sr., married Anne Nicholls on 25 April 1639 in Radley, Berkshire, EnglandG.^1,1

Henry Avera, Sr., and wife Henry Avera, Sr., and Anne Nicholls emigrated in 1642 from England to in VirginiaG, [m].²

Henry Avera, Sr., age ~49 married Jane woJohnPoole age ~36 about 1671 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,1

Henry Avera, Sr., died after 1674. He was buried in Cedar Island Cemetery, Hampton, Ellizabeth City Co, VirginiaG. Find A Grave Memorial # is. probably Poole Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia.¹

[m] on 11 November 1695 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Anne Nicholls was also known as Anne Avera. She, was born between 1620 and 1625. England probably.²

Anne Nicholls married Henry Avera, Sr., on 25 April 1639 in Radley, Berkshire, EnglandG.^2,2

Anne Nicholls and wife Henry Avera, Sr., emigrated in 1642 from England to in VirginiaG, [m].¹
Anne Nicholls died between 1665 and 1668. Elizabeth City Co or York River Co VA.²

Jane woJohnPoole was also known as Jane Avera. She was also known as Jane Poole. She was also known as Jane Avery. She, was born in 1635 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

Jane woJohnPoole married John Poole, son of Davidc Poole and Mary woDavidPoole, in 1653 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^2,3,3,2


Henry Avera, Sr., ~49 married Jane woJohnPoole ~36 about 1671 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^3,3

. receipt of [P2] to his mother [P1] for the estate left him by his father, [R:00008] on 11 November 1695 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.
Jane is appointed guardian of grandson, son of Thomas Whitfield, Sr, and Ann Poole on 18 December 1695 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.
Jane woJohnPoole died before 26 April 1704 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

John Poole, son of Davidc Poole and Mary woDavidPoole, was born in 1632 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

John Poole married Jane woJohnPoole in 1653 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^2,3,3,2

John Poole died on 16 March 1666/67 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
John Poole died after 6 April 1671 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

William Poole, son of John Poole and Jane woJohnPoole, was born between 1653 and 1670.

Thomas Poole, son of John Poole and Jane woJohnPoole, was born in 1658 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

Thomas Avera, son of Henry Avera, Sr., and Anne Nicholls, was born between 1650 and 1665 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹

Thomas Avera married Rebecca Boutwell about 1680 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,1

In 1697 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG. [P1] was named in a lawsuit brought by [P2] for 22 days work he did not get paid for.
Thomas Avera died between 17 August 1715 and 20 January 1719 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
On 20 January 1718/19. widow [P2] sold land in [L] belonging to her deceased husband [P1]. He was buried. Find A Grave Memorial # is. probably Poole Cemetery, Hampton, ic, Virginia.¹

John Poole, son of John Poole and Jane woJohnPoole, was born between 1653 and 1670.

Rebecca Boutwell was also known as Rebecca Avera. She was also known as Receckah Avera. She, was born between 1655 and 1667.

Rebecca Boutwell married Thomas Avera, son of Henry Avera, Sr., and Anne Nicholls, about 1680 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,1

On 20 January 1718/19. widow [P2] sold land in [L] belonging to her deceased husband [P1].
On 20 January 1718/19 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG. [P1], widow, indenture to [P2] for L3:10 current money of VA, quit claim for her right of dower.¹
Rebecca Boutwell died after 20 January 1718/19. probably Elizabeth City Co VA.

Alexander Avera, son of Thomas Avera and Rebecca Boutwell, was born between 1680 and 1687 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
About 1707, brothers Thomas, Thomas and Alexander and [WO] moved to the in Pamtecough Precinct of Bath Co, North CarolinaG, from. Virginia.
[BOLD:] [CENTER:] in Beaufort Precinct of Bath Co, North Carolina, 1712, 1739G, was renamed in 1712 from. Pamtecough Preccinct of Bath Co [:BOLD] [:CENTER].
Alexander Avera died after 1717 in North CarolinaG.¹

Christopher Copeland married Unknown Hursley.

The will of Christopher Copeland dec'd [d] in Elizabeth City Co, VAG, lists daughter Ursula Copeland as an heir.¹

Mary Mallory was also known as Mary Avera. She was also known as Mary Avery.
Mary Mallory died. probably Prince George Co VA.¹ She, daughter of William Mallory and Mary woWilliamMallory, was born between 1705 and 1720 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
. Some researchers have her parents as William and Mary Mallory. Some researchers show her parents as being Roger Mallory Jr and Mary Holderby.

Mary Mallory married Henry Avera, Sr, son of Charles Avera, Sr, and Ursula Copeland, between 1725 and 1735 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,1

William Mallory married Mary woWilliamMallory.^1,1

Mary woWilliamMallory was also known as Mary Mallory.

Mary woWilliamMallory married William Mallory.^1,1

Arthur Avera was also known as Artiram Avera Avera.¹
Arthur lived in Johnston Co, NCG+. He, son of Charles Avera, Sr, and Ursula Copeland, was born between 1700 and 1730 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
On 16 September 1796 in Johnston Co, NCG+. appearance bond for Thomas Carrell, [p1], and John Stevons Jr to appear and testify against James Webb for passing counterfeit money.
Arthur Avera died after 1796. possibly Johnston Co NC.¹

Henry Avera, Jr, was also known as Henry Avery. He, son of Henry Avera, Sr., and Jane woJohnPoole, was born in 1674 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
. receipt of [P2] to his mother [P1] for the estate left him by his father, [R:00008] on 11 November 1695 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Henry Avera, Jr, married Unknown woHenryAveraJr about 1696 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,1

Henry Avera, Jr, died before 1712 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.¹
On 22 February 1720/21 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG, Henry Avera, Jr. Appraisers Type: ESTATE.

William Avera was also known as William Averett Avera. He, son of Thomas Avera, Sr, and Judith Bettis, was born between 1720 and 1730 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.²

William Avera signed a will on 12 February 1745/46 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG. mentioned in father Charles Avera's will.¹
On 5 October 1755 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG, William Avera. William Avera witnessed the will of Adam Boutwell Type: WITNESS.

William Avera married Rachel Aventon about 1759 in Johnston Co, NCG+.

On 17 January 1763 in Johnston Co, NCG+, William Avera. William Avera of Johnston to John Vinson of Brunswick Co and Parrishof Meburn? VA: 1/2 tract being part of a track pattant to FrancesBetts (Bettis?). WIT: Drury Vinson and others Type: LAND SALE.
In 1764 in Johnston Co, NCG+, William Avera. William Avera appointed guardianship of Nicholson children. Type: COURT.
In 1764 in Johnston Co, NCG+, William Avera. william Avera offered as Security for Thomas Avera orphans. Type: COURT.

William Avera signed a will in 1795 in Johnston Co, NCG+. Wm Avera: mentions Rachel (wife); Pheraba, Lewrany, Sarah, and Cynthia.³
William Avera died on 3 December 1795 in Johnston Co, NCG+.²
The will of William Avera dec'd was probated [d] in Johnston Co, NCG+. Executors: Nehemiah Smith, son-in-law, William Aventon Avera, Sr, son, Nahor Norris., John Smith, Arthur Avera. Will mentions Rachel (wife); Pheraba, Lewrany, Sarah, and Cynthia.⁴

Rachel Aventon was also known as Rachel Avera. She, was born about 1735.

Rachel Aventon married William Avera, son of Thomas Avera, Sr, and Judith Bettis, about 1759 in Johnston Co, NCG+.

Rachel Aventon died after 1780 in North CarolinaG.

Unknown woHenryAveraJr was also known as Unknown Avera. She, was born about 1674.¹

Unknown woHenryAveraJr married Henry Avera, Jr, son of Henry Avera, Sr., and Jane woJohnPoole, about 1696 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.^1,1

Alexander Averyt was also known as Alexander Avera Averyt.¹ He, son of Henry Avera, Jr, and Unknown woHenryAveraJr, was born between 1696 and 1712 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Alexander Averyt married Olive woAlexanderAveryt in 1735 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Alexander lived in Edgecombe Co, NCG+, in 1744.
Between 1744 and 1746 in Edgecombe Co, NCG+, Alexander Averyt. Alexander Avery, 6 rights: Olive his wife, Alexander Jr, William,Jacob, Sarah. Fees not paid Type: HEADRIGHT GRANT.
On 20 April 1755 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Alexander Averyt. Alexander Avera: grant on the Neuse River Type: LAND GRANT.¹
Alexander Averyt died about 1761 in Johnston Co, NCG+.
On 20 January 1761 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Alexander Averyt. Alexander Avera dec'd to Jacob Avera: 300 ac on ss Nuse River part oftrack dated 20 Apr 1755. Wit: William Avera Type: ESTATE.¹
On 20 January 1761 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Alexander Averyt. Johnathan Avera received 340ac in Johnston Co on the ss of Nuse Riv,part of a tract granted to Alexander on Apr 20 1755. Type: ESTATE.¹

Olive woAlexanderAveryt was also known as Olive Averyt.

Olive woAlexanderAveryt married Alexander Averyt, son of Henry Avera, Jr, and Unknown woHenryAveraJr, in 1735 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Thomas Avera, Sr. COPY WILL. He, son of Henry Avera, Jr, and Unknown woHenryAveraJr, was born between 1696 and 1712 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Thomas Avera, Sr, married Judith Bettis, daughter of Francis Bettis and Mary Evans, about 1736 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

In 1743 in Craven Co, NCG+, Thomas Avera, Sr. Type: TAX LIST.
On 14 July 1760 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Thomas Avera, Sr. Thomas Avera and wife Judeth to William Avera: 160 ac on ss NuseRiver, part of a patent to Francis Bettes dated May 22 1741.: Wit:Thomas Avera, Alexander Avera Type: LAND SALE.¹
On 12 February 1761 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Thomas Avera, Sr. Thomas Avera: Judith 9wife), Alex, Thomas John, Moses, William, Isaac,and Mary Type: WILL SIGNED.²
Thomas Avera, Sr, died before May 1762 in Johnston Co, NCG+.
In May 1762 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Thomas Avera, Sr. Type: WILL PROVEDPROBATED.

Judith Bettis was also known as Judith Avera. She, daughter of Francis Bettis and Mary Evans, was born about 1720 in VirginiaG.

Judith Bettis married Thomas Avera, Sr, son of Henry Avera, Jr, and Unknown woHenryAveraJr, about 1736 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Judith Bettis died about 1764 in Johnston Co, NCG+.

Mary Bettis was also known as Mary Avera. She was buried in Henry Avera Graveyard, Bertie Co, North CarolinaG.
She, daughter of Francis Bettis and Mary Evans, was born between 1700 and 1715 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Mary Bettis married Henry Avera, son of Henry Avera, Jr, and Unknown woHenryAveraJr, between 1725 and 1735 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Mary Bettis died after July 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Sealy Averett was also known as Sealy Powell. She, daughter of Henry Averett and Martha Hinton, was born about 1761 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Sealy Averett married Willis Powell on 17 January 1782 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Willis Powell, was born about 1760.

Willis Powell married Sealy Averett, daughter of Henry Averett and Martha Hinton, on 17 January 1782 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Ellizabeth Avera was also known as Betty Avera Avera. He was also known as Elizabeth Averet. He, son of Henry Averett and Martha Hinton, was born about 1764 in Bertie Co, NCG+.
In Henry Avera's will dated on 5 September 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+, granddaughter Ellizabeth Avera was named as an heir. [CENTER:]Will of Henry Averet (21433)[:CENTER]
In the name of god amen I Henry Averet of the County of Bertie and in the province of North Carolina being and aflicted with bodely pains but of perfect sane sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and for me following
(Imprimis) I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Jesse Averet son of my son Henry Averet his heirs and assigns forever my dwelling Plantation and Land adjoin there to
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said grandson Jesse Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro boy Tom
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Averet Daughter of my son Henry Averet her Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Solomom
Item I give and Bequeathe to my son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Lot of Land lying in Windsor at or near the Landin
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Willis Nan Frank Dick and their future increase
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson James Abington son of my daughter Sary Abington his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Peter and Lestor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one lot of Land lying in Windsor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my aforesaid grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Harper
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirs and assigns forever one parcel or Lot of Land lying in Johnston County Near Nuse River (*Neuse River*)
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirsand assigns forever the following Negros Hannah Beula Peter and theirfuture increase
Item I give and Bequeathe 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, Littlebury Abington, theirs or same of as shall surviveto the age of twenty one years or marry their heirs and assigns forever one Negro woman (Hatie ?) and Ten Pounds current money of Virginia to be Raised and Levied out of my Estate and to be Equally Divided Between them shair and shair alike
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my son Charles Averet and my Daughter Mary Bryan and unto my Daughter Sary Abington children and unto my son Henry Averet children theirs and to all their Heirs and assigns forever the following articles - one Mill (worm and cap ?) One Stock of Cattle at Pamlico one Stock of Cattle at (Catharey ?) and Remainderof my Estate that shall be Remaining after Legacies and all my Justdebts Paid of to be Equally Divided Between them in the followingmanner - My said son Charles Averet to have one fourth part of the said Mill Stock of Cattle and remainder of the estate and my said Daughter Mary Bryan to have one fourth part of the above mentioned articles and my Daughter Sary Abington children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them shair and shair alike and my son Henry Averet children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them all shair andshair alike
Lastly I nominate constitute and apoint my son Charles Averet and Noah Hinton Executors to this my Last Will and Testament hereby Revoking and disannulling all others heretofore by me made. Made in witness hereof I have here unto Set my Hand and Seal this 3 day of July 1772

Signed Sealed Published his
Pronounced and Delivered: Henry X Averet
By the said Henry Averet mark
To be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us thesubscribers

William House
Elisabeth House Witness
WB A p166.

Ellizabeth Avera married William Rhodes on 2 October 1786 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

William Rhodes was also known as William Avera.

William Rhodes married Ellizabeth Avera, son of Henry Averett and Martha Hinton, on 2 October 1786 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Henry Averett was also known as Henry Avera Averett. He was also known as Henry Averet. He, son of Henry Avera and Mary Bettis, was born about 1736 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Henry Averett married Martha Hinton in 1760 in Cumberland Co, NCG+.
He. Will of Henry Averitt, Jr. 1771 Bertie Co, North Carolina
Will Book K, Page 144
Source: Original Will at the North Carolina State Archives.
Note: There is no record with this Will stating when it was proved in court.

In the name of God Amen. I Henry Avaritt of Bertie County being sick and weak in Body But of 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 principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hand of almighty God that gave it and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in Decent christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors. Nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall Receive the same again by the mighty power of God. And touching such worldly Estate where with it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give, devise and Disspose of the same in the following manner and form.
First, I give and bequeath to Millia my dear Beloved wife one Negro wench Named Clo**e (Clovie?) and one Bay horse Called Jack. Also I give to my well Beloved son Jesse Avaritt one young horse called Pompe(?). Also I give
all my Negros Except the aforesaid wench To my four children. That Jesse Avaritt, Seley Avaritt, Martha Avaritt and Bettey Avaritt for my said Negroes and there increase to be equally divided Among my afore said children when my son Jesse comes to the age of nineteen yearsold. I also give to my daughter Seley(?) Avaritt and my daughter Martha Avaritt one piece of land st**saye (Missaye?) and tenement the said Land to be divided in two Equal parts and my daughter Seley Avaritt to have one equal part and my daughter Martha Avaritt to have the other Equal parte. The said piece of land is called Pea (or Pie?)Hill.
Also I give and Bequeath to my daughter Betty Avaritt forty five pounds virginia money. The said money to com out of the ninty 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 leave my house hould 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 Increase as they shall think proper and put the money to Interest for my four children. I 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 Disannul all and Every other Testaments, Wills, Legacies, Bequests Be me any ways before named, Willed and Bequeathed. Ratifing and confirming this and no other to be my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this Twenty Eight day of October 1771.
Henry Avaritt -Seal his mark
Signed Sealed Published pronounced and declared by the said HenryAvaritt To be his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presents and in the presents of Each other have hereunto subscribed our hands.
Thos. Pugh Junr.(?)
Elizabeth Harrell -her mark
Henry Avaritt Sr.(?) in 1771 in Bertie Co, NCG+.
Henry Averett died about 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+.
In Henry Avera's will dated on 5 September 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+, son Henry Averett was named as an heir. [CENTER:]Will of Henry Averet (21433)[:CENTER]
In the name of god amen I Henry Averet of the County of Bertie and in the province of North Carolina being and aflicted with bodely pains but of perfect sane sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and for me following
(Imprimis) I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Jesse Averet son of my son Henry Averet his heirs and assigns forever my dwelling Plantation and Land adjoin there to
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said grandson Jesse Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro boy Tom
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Averet Daughter of my son Henry Averet her Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Solomom
Item I give and Bequeathe to my son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Lot of Land lying in Windsor at or near the Landin
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Willis Nan Frank Dick and their future increase
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson James Abington son of my daughter Sary Abington his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Peter and Lestor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one lot of Land lying in Windsor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my aforesaid grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Harper
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirs and assigns forever one parcel or Lot of Land lying in Johnston County Near Nuse River (*Neuse River*)
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirsand assigns forever the following Negros Hannah Beula Peter and theirfuture increase
Item I give and Bequeathe 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, Littlebury Abington, theirs or same of as shall surviveto the age of twenty one years or marry their heirs and assigns forever one Negro woman (Hatie ?) and Ten Pounds current money of Virginia to be Raised and Levied out of my Estate and to be Equally Divided Between them shair and shair alike
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my son Charles Averet and my Daughter Mary Bryan and unto my Daughter Sary Abington children and unto my son Henry Averet children theirs and to all their Heirs and assigns forever the following articles - one Mill (worm and cap ?) One Stock of Cattle at Pamlico one Stock of Cattle at (Catharey ?) and Remainderof my Estate that shall be Remaining after Legacies and all my Justdebts Paid of to be Equally Divided Between them in the followingmanner - My said son Charles Averet to have one fourth part of the said Mill Stock of Cattle and remainder of the estate and my said Daughter Mary Bryan to have one fourth part of the above mentioned articles and my Daughter Sary Abington children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them shair and shair alike and my son Henry Averet children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them all shair andshair alike
Lastly I nominate constitute and apoint my son Charles Averet and Noah Hinton Executors to this my Last Will and Testament hereby Revoking and disannulling all others heretofore by me made. Made in witness hereof I have here unto Set my Hand and Seal this 3 day of July 1772

Signed Sealed Published his
Pronounced and Delivered: Henry X Averet
By the said Henry Averet mark
To be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us thesubscribers

William House
Elisabeth House Witness
WB A p166. He was buried in Henry Avera Graveyard, Bertie Co, North CarolinaG.

Sarah Avera was also known as Sarah Abington. She was also known as Sary Abington. She, daughter of Henry Avera and Mary Bettis, was born about 1742. Brunswick or Elizabeth City Co, VA.

Sarah Avera married James Abington about 1760 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

In 1768 in Johnston Co, NCG+, Sarah Avera. Sarah Abington witgnessed the will of Sarah Scott, wife of WilliamPole, and sister of Benjamin Scott . Type: WITNESS.
Sarah Avera died before 3 July 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+.
In Henry Avera's will dated on 5 September 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+, daughter Sarah Avera was named as an heir. [CENTER:]Will of Henry Averet (21433)[:CENTER]
In the name of god amen I Henry Averet of the County of Bertie and in the province of North Carolina being and aflicted with bodely pains but of perfect sane sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and for me following
(Imprimis) I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Jesse Averet son of my son Henry Averet his heirs and assigns forever my dwelling Plantation and Land adjoin there to
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said grandson Jesse Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro boy Tom
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Averet Daughter of my son Henry Averet her Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Solomom
Item I give and Bequeathe to my son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Lot of Land lying in Windsor at or near the Landin
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Willis Nan Frank Dick and their future increase
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson James Abington son of my daughter Sary Abington his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Peter and Lestor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one lot of Land lying in Windsor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my aforesaid grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Harper
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirs and assigns forever one parcel or Lot of Land lying in Johnston County Near Nuse River (*Neuse River*)
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirsand assigns forever the following Negros Hannah Beula Peter and theirfuture increase
Item I give and Bequeathe 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, Littlebury Abington, theirs or same of as shall surviveto the age of twenty one years or marry their heirs and assigns forever one Negro woman (Hatie ?) and Ten Pounds current money of Virginia to be Raised and Levied out of my Estate and to be Equally Divided Between them shair and shair alike
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my son Charles Averet and my Daughter Mary Bryan and unto my Daughter Sary Abington children and unto my son Henry Averet children theirs and to all their Heirs and assigns forever the following articles - one Mill (worm and cap ?) One Stock of Cattle at Pamlico one Stock of Cattle at (Catharey ?) and Remainderof my Estate that shall be Remaining after Legacies and all my Justdebts Paid of to be Equally Divided Between them in the followingmanner - My said son Charles Averet to have one fourth part of the said Mill Stock of Cattle and remainder of the estate and my said Daughter Mary Bryan to have one fourth part of the above mentioned articles and my Daughter Sary Abington children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them shair and shair alike and my son Henry Averet children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them all shair andshair alike
Lastly I nominate constitute and apoint my son Charles Averet and Noah Hinton Executors to this my Last Will and Testament hereby Revoking and disannulling all others heretofore by me made. Made in witness hereof I have here unto Set my Hand and Seal this 3 day of July 1772

Signed Sealed Published his
Pronounced and Delivered: Henry X Averet
By the said Henry Averet mark
To be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us thesubscribers

William House
Elisabeth House Witness
WB A p166.
Sarah Avera died before 1782 in Bertie Co, NCG+.

Mary Avera was also known as Mary Bryan. She, daughter of Henry Avera and Mary Bettis, was born about 1740 in Elizabeth City Co, VAG.

Mary Avera married William Bryan about 1758 in Johnston Co, NCG+.

Mary Avera died after 1765 in Johnston Co, NCG+.
In Henry Avera's will dated on 5 September 1772 in Bertie Co, NCG+, daughter Mary Avera was named as an heir. [CENTER:]Will of Henry Averet (21433)[:CENTER]
In the name of god amen I Henry Averet of the County of Bertie and in the province of North Carolina being and aflicted with bodely pains but of perfect sane sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and for me following
(Imprimis) I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Jesse Averet son of my son Henry Averet his heirs and assigns forever my dwelling Plantation and Land adjoin there to
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said grandson Jesse Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro boy Tom
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Averet Daughter of my son Henry Averet her Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Solomom
Item I give and Bequeathe to my son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever one Lot of Land lying in Windsor at or near the Landin
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said son Charles Averet his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Willis Nan Frank Dick and their future increase
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson James Abington son of my daughter Sary Abington his Heirs and assigns forever the following Negros Peter and Lestor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one lot of Land lying in Windsor
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my aforesaid grandson Hardyman Abington his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro Boy Harper
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirs and assigns forever one parcel or Lot of Land lying in Johnston County Near Nuse River (*Neuse River*)
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my said Daughter Mary Bryan her Heirsand assigns forever the following Negros Hannah Beula Peter and theirfuture increase
Item I give and Bequeathe 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, Littlebury Abington, theirs or same of as shall surviveto the age of twenty one years or marry their heirs and assigns forever one Negro woman (Hatie ?) and Ten Pounds current money of Virginia to be Raised and Levied out of my Estate and to be Equally Divided Between them shair and shair alike
Item I give and Bequeathe unto my son Charles Averet and my Daughter Mary Bryan and unto my Daughter Sary Abington children and unto my son Henry Averet children theirs and to all their Heirs and assigns forever the following articles - one Mill (worm and cap ?) One Stock of Cattle at Pamlico one Stock of Cattle at (Catharey ?) and Remainderof my Estate that shall be Remaining after Legacies and all my Justdebts Paid of to be Equally Divided Between them in the followingmanner - My said son Charles Averet to have one fourth part of the said Mill Stock of Cattle and remainder of the estate and my said Daughter Mary Bryan to have one fourth part of the above mentioned articles and my Daughter Sary Abington children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them shair and shair alike and my son Henry Averet children to have one fourth part amongst them all and to be Equally Divided amongst them all shair andshair alike
Lastly I nominate constitute and apoint my son Charles Averet and Noah Hinton Executors to this my Last Will and Testament hereby Revoking and disannulling all others heretofore by me made. Made in witness hereof I have here unto Set my Hand and Seal this 3 day of July 1772

Signed Sealed Published his
Pronounced and Delivered: Henry X Averet
By the said Henry Averet mark
To be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us thesubscribers

William House
Elisabeth House Witness
WB A p166.