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Drury Averett^1,2,3,4,5 son of John Averett and Unknown was born in 1790.^3,5,6

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According to census records, Drury Averett was born about 1790. The 1850 census list his birth state as South Carolina. The 1860 census lists his birth place as unknown. Unknown to Drury or unknown to the census taker who may have gotten the other information from some one else.If Drury was born in SC, his father could have been William Averett Sr or Albright Averett, both of whom were in the Richland District of SC in 1790 and both had sons.If Drury was born in GA, John Averett was probably his father. John Averett's minor son, Allen, chose Drury as his guardian after John's death. Therefore I have chosen to show Drury as the son of John but there is no know proof of this relationship.

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Drury lived in Hancock Co, GA btw 1802 and 1824.

Drury Averett age 18 married Elizabeth Smith age 16 daughter of Nehemiah Smith and Lurany Avera on Aug 23, 1808 in Hancock Co, GA.³

At the in 1809 estate sale of Nehemiah Smith in Hancock Co, GA, Drury. purchased Lurany Smith (widow) and Drury Averett (son-in-law) made numerous purchases.. <Other purchasers included Drury's mother-in-law [WO] who was also Nehemiah's widow.>.⁷

In 1810 in Capt Dixons Dist, Hancock Co, GA, Drury Averett. was appointed as a constable.⁸

In Nov, 1810 in Hancock Co, GA, [p1], [R:00004], [R:00005], [R:00006], [R:00007], [R:00008], [R:00009] and others were appointed to work on the road leading from Caleb Smith's to the cross roads at Linches.⁸

In Nov, 1810 in in Hancock Co, GA, <[p1],> Drury, <[WO]> were appointed by the court to work on the road leading from [P1S] to the cross roads at Linches.⁸

Drury Averett was a slave owner in the in 1812 tax list for: 2 slave(s) , p.⁹

Drury Averett was in the in 1812 tax list for in Capt Smiths District, Hancock Co, Georgia. No land, no slaves. < p [m2]>.⁹

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.¹⁰

In 1813 Drury Averett owned 2 slaves, 200 ac on Little Ogeechee, no Grantee or neighbor listed acres in the tax list for , Capt Smiths District, Hancock Co.¹¹ 2 slaves, 200 ac on Little Ogeechee, no Grantee or neighbor listed. Drury was a Principal 2 at Estate of Nehemiah Smith in 1814 in Hancock Co, GA.

In 1814 in Hancock Co, GA from the estate of Nehemiah Smith dec'd, [P2] received the following: $23, $248.01 1/2 . No other details provided.. Drury was a Principal 2 at Estate of Lemuel Smith on Mar 6, 1815 in Hancock Co, GA.¹²

On Mar 6, 1815 in Hancock Co, GA for the estate of Lemuel Smith dec'd, on their giving bond and security of five thousand dollars, were appointed as administrators. Any three of the individuals, Drury Averett, are to be selected as appraisers.¹²

On Dec 2, 1816 in Hancock Co, GA. [P1] was appointed guardian of [P2] at his request after turning fourteen years old.¹²

On Mar 8, 1817 David 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.

Drury Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1820 in Capt Brantleys District, Hancock Co, Georgia. Drury Averell: males 1 26-44 (Drury 1786-1794) , females 3 lt 10 (Mary, Sarah, Unknown), 1 26-44 (Elizabeth 1784-1820). Note that Allen Averett is not living with Drury. Allen would have been about 18 years old in 1820.¹

In the in 1820 land lottery of Georgia, Hancock Co Drury Averett drew Lot 305, Section 8 in Appling Co.¹³

On Mar 21, 1821 in Hancock Co, GA received of Drury Averett one hundred ninety dollars and ten cents, it being as full for my share of the estate of John Averett. Signed Allen Averett.

In Hancock Co, GA on May 13, 1822, [P1], guardian of [P2], returned a receipt in full from his said ward which was ordered to be recorded.¹⁴

In 1824 Drury Averett owned acres in the tax list for , Hancock Co, GA.

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Muscogee Co, Georgia was formed on Dec 11, 1826. From created from Creek Indian lands. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].¹⁵

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Talbot Co, Georgia was formed on Dec 14, 1827. From from Muscogee and Troup Counties. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].¹⁵

Drury lived in Talbot Co, Georgia btw 1830 and 1850.

Drury Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1830 in Duprees, Talbot Co, Georgia. Drury Everett: males 2 5-10 (John, Allen), 1 40-50 (1780-1790); females 1 lt 5 (Louraney), 2 10-14 (Mary, Sarah), 1 30-39 (Elizabeth 1791-1800), slaves 2.³

In the in 1832 gold land lottery of in Georgia, Drury Averett drew lot #41, sec 4, dist.¹⁶

Drury Averett was the Head of Household in the census on Jun 1, 1840 in Talbot Co, Georgia. Druory Avent: males 1 lt 5 (Henry), 1 5-9(Drury), 1 10-14 (Allen), 1 15-19 (John) , 1 40-50 (1790-1800); females 1 10-14 (Louraney), 1 40-49 (Elizabeth) 1791-1800); slaves 3.¹⁷

In the slave census in 1850 in Talbot Co, Georgia Drury owned. 7 slaves.

Drury Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1850 in District 24, Talbot Co, Georgia. Drewry Averett 60 farmer $1400 SC, Drury 18 GA, Henry 16 GA, Allen 23 GA, Nancy Morris 30 GA, John 8 GA, James 7 GA, William 5 GA.⁶

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Taylor Co, Georgia was formed on Jan 15, 1852. From from Macon, Marion, Talbot Counties. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].¹⁵

In Apr, 1857 in in Talbot Co, Georgia, Drury Averett <and [WO]> was selected as a juror.

Drury lived in Taylor Co, Georgia btw 1860 and 1869.

Drury Averett was the Head of Household in the census in 1860 in GMD 853, Taylor Co, Georgia. Drury Averett 70 farmer estate-$18,000 birth state listed as unknown.Only a domestic living with him, Nancy W Marris? age 35 and her 1 year old daughter Lavenia.⁵

Drury died in 1869 in Mauk, Taylor Co, Georgia at about 79 years of age.⁴

On Jan 3, 1870 in Talbot Co, Georgia for the estate of he dec'd, Administrator Henry James Averett posted $3,000 bond.

Elizabeth Smith^2,3 was the daughter of Nehemiah Smith (1761-c. 1809) and Lurany Avera (c. 1767-aft1826). She and Drury Averett had the following children: