Archibald Averett^1,2 son of Unknown Averett was born bef 1760. Possibly SC. Year and state are guess since he was a Revolutionary Soldier based on the 1827 land lottery. FATHER: Unknown. No suggestions. SIBLINGS: Unknown. Possibly John, Benjamin, and/or William Sr.³

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Burke Co, GA was formed on Feb 5, 1777. From St George Parish. During a later courthouse fire, all Colonial records of St George Parish were destroyed. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Wilkes Co, GA was formed on Feb 7, 1777. From Creek and Cherokee Indian lands. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].

C. 1778, Archibald Averett <and [WO] > served in the. Revolutionary War, based on land grant records.⁴

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Washington Co, GA was formed on Feb 25, 1784. From Wilkes Co and Creek Indian lands. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].

On Aug 17, 1784, 200 acres on the n. side.|| ||Owned by [p2] in 1801. On Ogeechee River was surveyed for Archibald in Ogeechee River, Washington Co, Georgia. Bordered by Jeremiah Oats and Jesse Morgan. . . Owned by [p2] in 1801..⁵

In 1785 Archibald Averett owned 1 poll, no land, no slaves acres in the tax list for , Capt Walkers District, Wilkes Co.^6,7,8 1 poll, no land, no slaves.

In 1785, he requested that his name be changed. from Archibald Averett to Archabal Averett. In the tax list of in Wilkes Co, GA.⁹

In 1787, Archibald received a land grant of [m] on the in Ogeechee River, Burke Co, Georgia, Bordered s&e by Jesse Morgan and nw by Jeremiah Gand GB NNN p78.. In 1801, Wm Virden was the owner of the land..^10,11

Archibald Averett age 29 married Nancy woArchibaldAverett age 17 bef 1789 in Hancock Co. [BOLD:]. There is no known documentation that identifies the children of Archibald and Nancy Averett. Based on circumstantial evidence, it appears that Henry, Albright, Nancy, Solomon, and Mary are probably their children. [:BOLD]

Archibald was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Theophilus Hickman c. 1790 in Hancock Co, Williams Creek, Washington Co, Georgia.

C. 1790 in Hancock Co, Williams Creek, Washington Co, Georgia, Theophilus Hickman sold he. 300|| ?|| ||O 81-3||OG D2||Thomas Dixon, Samuel Camp||Self. On Williams Creek (now Hancock Co). <DB [m2]> Adjacent property owners: Thomas Dixon(SB DD 2-2) , Samuel Camp(SB O 15-1).. Original grantee: Self . (SB O 81-3).

[P1f] was listed as a tax defaulter in the in 1791 tax list for in Capt Whatleys District, Washington Co, Georgia < [m1] > <, [m5] slaves>.^12,13,14

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Hancock Co, GA was formed on Dec 17, 1793. From Greene and Washington counties. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Warren Co, GA was formed on Dec 19, 1793. From Columbia, Wilkes, Richmond, and Burke counties. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].

In 1793, Archibald Averett and Benjamin Averett <and [WO] > served in the. 1 Batt, 2nd Reg of the Georgia Militia. In Capt Thomas Neals District, Washington Co, Georgia.¹⁴

In 1794 Archibald Averett owned 325 acres on Williams Creek, page11b-13 acres in the tax list for Capt Worthens Dist, Hancock Co, GA.. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman.^15,16

Daniel McCook was a land owner in the in 1795 tax list for in Williams Creek, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co, Georgia, 200||106-22|| ||OG D1|| ||Archibald Averett. On Williams Creek , p 106-22. <Adjacent to <{%CUR~WITN>NAME[1]}>> Original grantee Zephaniah John.¹⁷

Daniel McCook was a land owner in the in 1795 tax list for in Williams Creek, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co, Georgia, 200|| || ||OG D1||Alexander McCook, Achibald Averett. On Williams Creek , p. Adjacent to Alexander McCook <(SB [wm1])> <, [S]> <(SB[wm2]. )> Original grantee Zephaniah John Survey Book .¹⁷

In the {_date} tax list for Williams Creek, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co Archibald Averett owned 325 acres Adjacent to Thomas Dixon Original grantee Theophilus Hickman.¹⁷

In 1796 Archibald Averett owned 200 acres. DB 25-02. His residence was in Washington Co. acres on Rocky Comfort Creek in the tax list for Capt McDouls Dist, Hancock Co, GA Adjacent to William Averett.^18,19 200 acres. DB 25-02. His residence was in Washington Co.

In 1796 Archibald Averett owned 325 acres on Little Ogeechee River in the tax list for Capt McDouls Dist, Hancock Co, GA. Adjacent to John Dixon.. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman. 25-01.^18,19,20

In 1796 tax list in Capt Fausts District, Washington Co, Georgia Archibald Averett was listed as a tax defaulter.

At the on Jan 6, 1801 estate sale of Albright Averett in Hancock Co, GA, Archibald. purchased The estate included 5 negroes (man-Catoe, woman-Salley and 2 children, woman-Silvy), farm crops in the field, and various items.. <Other purchasers included [WO].> <[m]> Administrators: Sarah woAlbrightAverett and John Averett. Witnesses: Mitchell Morris and Drury Cook. [s] purchased [wm].^21,22

In 1801, William Virden was listed as a land owner of 200 ac on the Ogeechee River in in Capt Barrett Brewer's District, Warren Co, Georgia. Archibald was listed as the orignal grantee. 200 ac on the Ogeechee River||Adjoining Benjamin Keeting and granted to Archilus Averett.²³

In 1802 Archibald Averett owned 300 acres in the tax list for Williams Creek, Capt Dixons District, Hancock Co. Adjacent to Unknown Dickson.. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman. 1-12.²⁴

In 1802, Benjamin Keeting was listed as a land owner in in Warren Co, GA. Archibald was listed as an adjoining land owner. ||Archibald Averett as adjoining land owner. DB 4 p421.³

On Jan 4, 1802 Benjamin Keeting sold 182 ac acres in , Hancock Co. Adjacent property owners: Archibald Averett. NF.³

Archibald lived in Hancock Co, GA in 1803. married with dependent children..²⁵

In 1804 Archibald Averett owned 300 acres in the tax list for Williams Creek, Capt Dixons District, Hancock Co. Adjacent to Unknown Dickson.. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman. 1-22.²⁶

In the in 1805 land lottery of in Hancock Co, GA, [p1] was a drawer. . 2 blank draws which means he was married..²⁷

In the Land Lottery in Georgia in 1805,

Hancock: Archelaus Everett BB. 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..²⁵

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..^28,29

On May 18, 1808 in Hancock Co, GA, Archibald Averett |and David Huckleby <and [WO]> failed to appear in court on assault charges.³⁰

On Nov 15, 1808 Archibald Averett sold Miles Rachels 100 acres in , Hancock Co. Adjacent property owners: Thomas Dixon. Original grantee: Theophilus Hickman.I 367.³¹

On Jun 3, 1811 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of John Averett dec'd, on their 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.³²

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 {role=Appraiser.>.³³

On Jun 4, 1811 in Hancock Co, GA at the estate sale of John Averett in Hancock Co, GA, Archibald Averett purchased 4 bushels of corn $10.50, 4 bushels of corn $10.50, 1 black steer $3.00, 1 rifle gun $17.06, 1 umbrella $1.62 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.

In 1812 Miles Rachels owned 100 acres in the tax list for Little Ogeechee River, Capt Smiths District, Hancock Co Adjacent to Archibald Averett. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman.⁵

In 1812 Archibald Averett owned 175 acres in the tax list for Williams Creek, Capt Smiths District, Hancock Co. Adjacent to Thomas Dixon.. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman. ?^1,34

In 1813 Archibald Averett owned 175 acres in the tax list for Williams Creek, Capt Smiths District, Hancock Co. Adjacent to Unknown Vinson.. Original grantee Theophilus Hickman.³⁵

On Sep 18, 1814 in Warren Co, GA, deed mentions land on Ogeechee River and Archless Avert's line.

In 1815 Archibald Averett owned 220 acres in the tax list for , Hancock Co, GA..

On Dec 25, 1816 in Hancock Co, GA, Georgia Journal: Will be sold on the first Tuesday in February next, at the court-house in Hancock county, the following tracts of land, or as much thereof, as will satisfy the tax, and costs,for the year 1815 - 220 acres pine land Hancock county, returned by [p1], tax due 87 1-2 cents. D. HALL T.C.H.C. Nov. 21.

In Jan, 1817, Inferior Court of Hancock Co GA ordered that [p1] have leave to retail spirits at his place of residence for 6 months from the 21st of Dec last.³⁶

On Feb 10, 1818, 124 ac||SB YY 282-3|| ||Lynch, Rachels, Robert McCook, Mills ||5||OG C1. Acres on Williams Creek waters was surveyed for Archibald in Williams Creek waters, Hancock Co, Georgia. <[m2].> . Bordered by Unknown Lynch(SB ) , Unknown Hill(SB ) , Unknown Rachels(SB ) , Robert McCook(SB XX 197-4) , Unknown Mills(SB ).³⁷

In Aug, 1820 in Hancock Co, GA, Aug 1820, [p1] and others prayed for a petition to the Inferior Court of Hancock Co for alteration of the old County line road.³⁶

Archibald Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1820 in Hancock Co, GA. Archer Averett: males 2 16-26 (Albright, Solomon), 1 > 45 (Archer); females 1<10,2 10-16, 2 16-26 (Nancy, Mary?), 1 > 45 (bef 1775 wife Nancy), no slaves. Living next to Rett Dixon. Benjamin Averett on same census page.²

In 1820, Archibald received a land grant on in Ogeechee River, Hancock Co, Georgia, 124 acres, GB M.5, p 854.¹¹

In Sep, 1823 in Hancock Co, GA, The Inferior Court ordered that Wm Reeves Sr, John Mason,Thomas B Peterson, Jacqualin Peterson, and Frederick Swint, or any three of them be appointed to view the road called Averett and report to the next term of the court whether to make it a public road and to discontinue the County line road.³⁶

Archibald died c. 1823 in Hancock Co, GA at 63 years of age.

On Jan 12, 1824 in Hancock Co, GA, This indenture made and executed by and between John W. Scott, Sheriff of said county, of the one part,and [p2] purchaser at sheriff's sale, of the county of Hancock of the other part, witnesseth that the said John W. Scott, Sheriff, as aforesaid for and in the consideration of the sum of thirty dollars to me in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have given, granted, bargained, sold and conveyed and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said [p2] and her heirs forever all the tract or parcel of land sold by me at sheriff's sale on the first Tuesday in March, land situated, lying and being in said county described as follows: a certain tract or parcel of land on the waters of Williams Creek adjoining English and others, containing one hundred and twenty four acres, more or less, levies upon, advertised, and sold to satisfy two executions in favor of Saban Beckom admr., and Saban Beckom bearer,against William Grantham and Archelaus Averett, his security on the appeal as the property of the said [p1], to have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises to her the said [p2] and her heirs forever as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple with all the buildings thereon standing and all the appurtances there unto belonging. And I the said John W. Scott, sheriff as aforementioned do hereby as sheriff bind myself and my successors in office to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises from the claim of the defendants from execution and all other persons claiming under to her, the said [p2] and her heirs forever. In testimony whereof I have here into set my hand and seal as sheriff this 12th day of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-four. In presence of { John W. Scott (Seal) Jacob Peterson } W. L. Gary J. P.Registered the 3rd day of May, 1825 Phil. L, Simms Clk of the SuprCourt Deed Book N, 124.

In Jan, 1824 in Hancock Co, GA, The Commission recommended that the Averett road is much better than the County road from William Rays to where the Averett road intersects the County line road.³⁶

In Jul, 1824 in Hancock Co, GA, [p2] recommended that a 600 yd road he opened and cleared to the Averett road be recognized by the county.³⁶

In the on May 2, 1827 land lottery of in GMD 114, Hancock Co, Georgia, [p1] was granted land in Carroll Co GA on Nov 6 1833 due to being a Revolutionary Soldier. Maybe the record should say his heirs but it doesn't..³⁸

Nancy woArchibaldAverett and Archibald Averett had the following children: