[m] <[wm]>. David Averett¹ son of John Averett and Unknown was born c. 1783 in Georgia. Burke Co probably.²

Hancock Co GA was formed in Dec 17,1793 from Washington and Greene Counties. The courthouse burned down in October of 2014.

On Nov 29, 1800 in Hancock Co, GA David. David Everatt posted security for estate of Albright Everatt. Type: ADMINISTRATOR.

On Nov 29, 1800 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of Albright Averett dec'd, administrators were William Averett and John Averett. Surety: Robert Stripling and David Averett. Surety bond for $3000.³

On Jan 6, 1801 in Hancock Co, GA at the estate sale of Albright Averett in Hancock Co, GA, David Averett purchased 1 kettle bale and bell $.93, 1 churn $.43 Purchasers included John Averett, John Averett, Archibald Averett, William Averett, William Averett, David Averett, Zach Beckham, William Worthen, Richard Worthen, Joshua Jacobs, Arthur Herring, Robert McCook, John Caudele, Bolin Cureton, Shadrack Taylor, William Pritchit, James Wadsworth, Edward Denton, John Graves, Sterling Amons, Patty Griffin, Joseph Jacobs, James Page, John Brown, Sanders Heron, Thomas Dixon, Asa Jordan and Benjamin Averett Administrators: Sarah woAlbrightAverett and John Averett. Witnesses: Mitchell Morris and Drury Cook.^4,5

David lived in 1803 Hancock Co in Hancock Co, GA.⁶

Baldwin Co GA was formed in May 11,1803 from Creek Indian lands. Additional Creek Indian land was added in Jun 26 1806. Land from Hancock was added in 1807 and from Washington in 1812 and 1826. Baldwin lost land in 1807 to Jones, Morgan, Putnam, and the first Randolph Co(now Jasper).

On Mar 2, 1804 in Hancock Co, GA David. Type: LAND PURCHASE.⁷

David married Elizabeth woDavidAverett c. 1804 in Hancock Co.²

On Mar 2, 1804 in Dry Creek, Hancock Co, GA, 100 acres of land on, adjacent to James Miller, was taken as the property of [p1] to satisfy [P2s] execution, levied by Hamlin Lewis, Sheriff.⁸

David Averett was in the in 1804 tax list for in Capt Dixons Dist, Hancock Co, GA. No land, no slaves. < p [m2]>.^9,10

In 1805 in Hancock Co, GA David. David Everett had 2 blank draws. Ths would mean that he was married. Type: LAND LOTTERY.¹¹

The 1805 Georgia Land Lottery was the first experiment of its kind in the United States. The legislative act of 1803 outlined the creation of 3 new counties, five districts in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties with each lot containing 202 1/2 acres and 3 districts in Wayne Co with each lot containing 490 acres. All fractions were held out to be sold at public auction in 1806. Registration fee was 12.5 cents per draw. The grant fee was $8.10 per 202 1/2 ac lot or $19.60 for a 490 ac lot.

Eligible participants had to be white, 21 years or older, a US citizen, and a resident or Georgia since May 1802. The county listed is where they lived in 1803 when they registered. They may have been living in another location in 1805. Single males without dependent children were entitled to 1 draw. Males with a wife and/or dependent children were entitled to two draws but may have only registered for 1 draw. Widowed females with dependent children were entitled to 2 draws but may have only registered for 1 draw. Orphans with both parents deceased or with a deceased father and a remarried mother were entitled to 2 draws but may have only registered for 1 draw. Orphans were not always designated as such on the list. 362.⁶

In the Land Lottery in Georgia in 1805,

Hancock: David Everett BB (married). Drawers were: Greene Co: John Averet #312

Hancock Co: Matthew Everritt #191, David Everett #192, John Everrett #193, Archelaus Everet #215, Jeremiah Everrett #218, Robert Striplin #913

Warren Co: William Averett #603

Washington Co: Benjamin Averett #638, Henry Averett #674

Location is where they lived between May 1803 and Mar 1 1804 when they registered. None of these individuals received land..⁶

In 1806 in Capt Thomas Dist, Hancock Co, GA David. land lottery: David Averett 2 draws; also Archelus 2, Jeremiah 2,Mathew 2, John 2 Type: LAND LOTTERY.^2,12

Baldwin Co GA was formed in May 11,1803 from Creek Indian lands. Additional Creek Indian land was added in Jun 26 1806. Land from Hancock was added in 1807 and from Washington in 1812 and 1826. Baldwin lost land in 1807 to Jones, Morgan, Putnam, and the first Randolph Co(now Jasper).¹³

In the Land Lottery in Capt Thomas Dist, Hancock Co, GA in 1806,. Drawers were: Matthew Averet 2 draws, Jeremiah Averett 2 draws, John Averett 2 draws, Archelaus Averett 2 draws, David 2 draws..^2,12

In Jan, 1807 in Hancock Co, GA David. estate sale of Albright Averat, David Averat made the followingpurchases: 1 kettle ball & bell $.93 3/4, a churn $.43 3/4. Type: ESTATE SALE PURCHASE.

On Dec 10, 1807 in Baldwin Co, GA David. gained land from Hancock Co Type: COUNTY FORMED.¹³

Putnam Co GA was formed in Dec 10,1807 from Baldwin Co. Land was lost in 1810 to Jones Co.

On Feb 7, 1810 John Averett sold 150 acres on Little Ogeechee River in Hancock Co, GA. Adjacent property owners: David Averett , Matthew Averett. Witnesses: Isaac Vinson. Original grantee: Eleazer Comens.DB K 214. Part of the tracts of land granted to John Averett and Eleaser Comens. SB's F337-1 and O8-1. Beginning at a stake on the Little Ogeechee (being the lower side of the tract of land out of which this was taken) and running a direct course to a fence that formerly divided Matthew Averett and David Averett's plantations.

In 1811 in Hancock Co, GA David. David Averit and Matthew Averit were given letters of administrationfor the estate of John Averit dec'd. Archelus Averett was one of theappraisers. Type: APPRAISER.

On Jun 3, 1811 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of John Averett dec'd, on thier giving bond and security of five thousand dollars, David Averett and Matthew Averett were appointed as administrators. Any three of the individuals, James Miller, William Cureton, Thomas Dixon, Archibald Averett and West Vinson, are to be selected as appraisers.¹⁴

On Jun 4, 1811 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of John Averett dec'd, the appraised value of the estate was $391 and contained no slaves.. Administrators were Matthew Averett and David Averett. Appraisers were James Miller, Thomas Dixon and Archibald Averett.¹⁵

On Jun 4, 1811 in Hancock Co, GA at the estate sale of John Averett in Hancock Co, GA, David Averett purchased 1 feather bed $1.00 Purchasers included Archibald Averett, Henry Averett, Matthew Averett, David Averett, Jeremiah Averett, Burrell Rachels, Benjamin Averett and Mary Averett Administrators: Matthew Averett and David Averett.

An estate sale for John Averett was held on Jun 4, 1811 in Hancock Co, GA. Administrators were Matthew Averett and David Averett.

On Nov 4, 1811 in in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of John Averett, returned the appraisement of said estate amounting to three hundred and ninety one dollars. Also an account of sales of said estate amounting to five hundred and seventy dollars thirty one and one fourth cents.¹⁴

In 1812 in Hancock Co, GA David. estate sale of John Averett, David Averett made the followingpurchases: 1 feather bed $1.00, corn $.50 Type: ESTATE SALE PURCHASE.

In 1812 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of John Averett dec'd, administrators David Averett and Drury Averett paid for notes to Thomas Pritchit: $36, for work on house $4, for father's stock $2. NOTE: This was included in the miscellaneous John Averett estate records and dated 1802. I think that 1812 is more correct and have changed it in my records.¹⁶

On Oct 6, 1812 in Hancock Co, GA. account of sale of real estate of John Averett, dec'd: 5 properties sold bringing $400, $155, $413, $166, $230.25 for a total of $1,365.25. (NOTE: Source does not link each cost with a land description).. Signed by administrators David Averett and Matthew Averett.¹⁵

On Jul 5, 1813 in Hancock Co, GA David. David and Matthew returned an account of land sales for John Averett'sestate amounting to thirteen hundred and sizty-four dollars and twentyfive cents Type: ADMINISTRATOR.¹⁴

In Jul, 1813 in Griffin's Branch, Hancock Co, GA, Matthew Averett and David Averett sold Charles Medlock 566 3/4|| DB L 50 acres. (now Griffin's Branch)... DB DB L 50 .¹⁷

On Jul 5, 1813 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of John Averett dec'd, Administrators: David Averett and Matthew Averett. Returned an account of land sales amounting to thirteen hundred and sixty-four dollars and twenty five cents.¹⁴

David lived in Putnam Co, Georgia btw 1815 and 1832.

In 1815 in Capt William H Devines District, Putnam Co, Georgia David. David Averett, p31 Type: TAX LIST.

On Mar 3, 1817 in Hancock Co, GA David. David Averett returned an account against the estate of John Averettfor forty-two dollars and 50 cents. Type: ADMINISTRATOR.¹⁴

On Mar 3, 1817 in Hancock Co, GA David Averett returned an account against the estate of John Averett for. forty-two dollars and 50 cents..¹⁴

On Mar 8, 1817 David Averett and Matthew Averett sold Drury Averett 300 acres on Little Ogeechee River in Hancock Co, GA. Adjacent property owners: Jacob Carter , Amos Hicks, Elijah Worthen. Witnesses: Thomas Cheely, William Rachels and William Cureton. Original grantee: John Averett and Richard Worthen. DB M 293/296.

David Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1820 in Putnam Co, Georgia. David Averitt, males 1 <10 (1810-1820), 2 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 16-26 (1794-1804) possibly brother Allen, 1 26-45 (1775-1794); females 4 <10(1810 -1820), 2 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 26-45 (1775-1794); slaves males 2<14, 2 14-26, females 1 <14, 1 26-45.

In the in 1820 Georgia land lottery, in Capt Buckners District, Putnam Co, Georgia drawer(s): David Averett < [m]> < [m2]> < [m3]> < [m4]> < [m5]> <[m6]>.^18,19

David Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1830 in Capt William Robys District, Putnam Co, Georgia. David Averett males 2 5-10 (1820-1825), 2 20-30 (1810-1820), 1 30-40(1790-1800), females 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 4 15-20, 1 20-30.

In 1832 David. David Averett drew Lot 0561, sect 1, dist 4 in the 1832 Gold LandLottery Type: LAND LOTTERY.²⁰

David lived in Thomas Co, GA in 1838.

David died in 1838 in Thomas Co, GA.¹

On Dec 3, 1839 he. Matthew Averett was appointed guardian of the orphaned children ofDavid Averett. They were: Wilson B, Early D, and Elizabeth Type: GUARDIANSHIP. David. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nov 29 1800 Hancock Co GA: William Everatt and John Everatt,administrators of estate of Albright Everatt dec'd. Robert Striplandand David Everatt, securities. Bond for $3000 dated 29 Nov 1800.[075]

Dec 13 1800 Hancock Co GA Capt Dixon's District: Abner and DavidAverett were listed as tax defaulters

1804 Hancock Co GA tax list, Dixon Dist: David Averett, p92. No land identified.

Mar 2 1804 Hancock Co GA, 100 acres of land in Hancock County on DryCreek adjoining James Miller, taken as the property of Elijah Millerto satisfy David Averett's Execution, levied on by a Constable andreturned to me. Jamlin Lewis D. Sheriff. [311]

1806 Capt Thomas District, Hancock Co GA, David Averett, 2 draws inland lottery. [166]

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List of letters unclaimed in the Post Office of Sparta, Hancock Co,GA: [243]

Oct 1 1826 Benjamin Everett

July 1 1827 Benjamin Averett

April 1 1829 David Everitt.

Elizabeth woDavidAverett and David Averett had the following children: