Rev William J Averitt was also known as William J Averett.
1,2,3,4 Rev William J Averitt married
Elizabeth A. Haddick, daughter of
Allen Haddick and
Sophia woAllenHaddick.
Rev William J Averitt, son of
William Jacob Avriett and
Emeline U. Croxton, was born in 1850 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
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1,2,3,4 Rev William J Averitt was the Head of Household in the census in 1860 in Ward 7, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
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2,4 Rev William J Averitt was the Head of Household in the census in 1870 in Ward 7, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
G. This census reflects that WJ has married Lissah (Elizabeth A.)Haddick. WJ is listed as a schoolteacher in this census and thecouple is living with her parents, W A & Sophia Haddick.
4 Between 1870 and 1876 in Shelby Co, Texas
G, Rev William J Averitt. from Louisiana Type: MOVED TO TX.
William lived in Precinct 4, Shelby Co, Texas
G, in 1876. Here is the census (location) for Emma Averitt, located in a householdnear Truitt Store location. William was boarding at the Parkerresidence, while daughter Emma was being cared for at the Halsteadsresidence, both in pct. 4 near Truitt's Store.
4 Rev William J Averitt was the Head of Household in the census in 1880 in Precinct 4, Shelby Co, Texas
G. W J Averitt is listed as a widower and his 4 year old daughter, EmmaAveritt is living with the Halsteds in pct 4, Truitt Store area,Shelby Co., Tx. See Emma's profile and census report citation.
4 Rev William J Averitt married
Martha (Mattie) Ann Kirkland, daughter of
Zachariah Taylor ("Zack") Kirkland and
Catherine Elizabeth Oates, in 1882 in Shelby Co, Texas
G. Martha may have brought one child, Illey into this relationship, asIlley is listed on 1880 census as the 1-year-old granddaughter ofZacheria Kirkland's. Martha was the oldest child still living inZacheria's household at age 17.
4,4 William lived in Shelby Co, Texas
G, in 1893. William Columbus was last child born in Tx. WJ apparently moved hisfamily back to Louisiana after the birth of William Columbus in 1893because Dona was born in La. in 1894.
4 Between 1893 and 1900 in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
G, Rev William J Averitt. Type: MOVED TO LA.
William lived in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
G, in 1900. Begins homesteading 160 acres SW of Hornbeck, La. - According to law,they would have to 'homestead' for 5 years before they could receive acertificate. With the family in transition, this could explain whythey seemed to have missed the 1900 census rpt.
4 [d] [l] Rev William J Averitt was W J Averitt was pastor of Prewitts Chapel Baptist Church nearHornbeck, La.
4 William lived in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
G, on 24 November 1905. WJ received a Land Deed (certificate) for 160 acres pursuant to theprovisions of Homestead Act of 1862. Read about the provisions ofthe Homestead Act here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_Act.
4 Rev William J Averitt was the Head of Household in the census in 1910 in Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine Parish, Louisiana
G. After receiving 160 acres in 1905 under the Homestead Act, WJ DOESreveal that HE is from Louisiana but reports his father is from UnitedStates. To be eligible under the act, one must NOT have 'taken uparms' against the U.S.(His father was a confederate.)
4 William lived in Police Jury Ward 1, Sabine Parish, Louisiana
G, in 1910.
3 Rev William J Averitt was the Head of Household in the census in 1920 in Middle Creek, Sabine Parish, Louisiana
G. WJ is nearly 70 years old in 1920 and wife, Mattie has died (1917).Nancy Anna is the oldest child in the household.
4 Rev William J Averitt was the Head of Household in the census in 1930 in Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
G. Nearly 80 years old, WJ is living with son, William C. Averitt andfamily in Bienville, La., approximately 85 miles NE of the homesteadin Vernon Parish. Son, William is working in the Lumber mills nearby.
4 Rev William J Averitt died on 17 March 1940 in Red River Parish, Louisiana
G. WJ's death is recorded in Red River Parish, adjacent to his previouscounty of residence, Bienville Parish.
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