Benjamin Averett son of Unknown Averett was born bef 1773.¹

[:CR:]______[:CR:]BIRTH YEAR: He was in the militia in 1793 (>18)and on the tax list in 1794 (>=21) so his birth would have been bef 1773. If John is his father, he would have been born 1769-1773 since John arrived in GA in 1769 with a wife and no mention of children. If John is not his father, then before 1773.

BIRTH PLACE: Georgia if John Averett is his father. John and his wife came to GA in 1769 and there is no mention of children in his request for land. If John is not his father, probably South Carolina.

FATHER: probably, John Averett or William Averett Sr or they could be older brothers. Archibald is probably not old enough and appears to be closer to Benjamin in age but there is some question as to Archibald's birth year or birth year range.

Benjamin lived in Washington Co, GA btw 1793 and 1804.^2,3

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Hancock Co, GA was formed on Dec 17, 1793. From Washington and Greene counties. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].³

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.²

Benjamin lived btw 1794 and 1804 Hancock Co in Hancock Co, GA.⁴

[P1f] was a land owner in the in 1794 tax list for in Cowpen Creek, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co, Georgia on Cowpen Creek: 330||10a-14||CC256-3 ||OG W. Original grantee Benjamin Tennell , p 10a-14.^1,5

In 1794 Benjamin Averett owned 200 acres on Washington Co in the tax list for Williamson Swamp, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co. Adjacent to Eleazer Comens.. 10a-15.¹

Benjamin Averett was a land owner in the in 1795 tax list for in Cooper Creek, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co, Georgia, 300||106-02|| ||WA||0 acres. On Cooper Creek <, [m5] slave(s)> , p 106-02. Adjacent to Unknown Lamar(SB ). Original grantee Unknown Lamar <(SB [m3]).>.⁶

In the {_date} tax list for Williamson Swamp, Capt Worthens District, Hancock Co Benjamin Averett owned 200 acres on Washington Co Adjacent to Unknown Comens Original grantee Unknown Grantee.⁶

In 1796 Benjamin Averett owned 500 acres in the tax list for C C?, Capt McDouls District, Hancock Co. Adjacent to Unknown Mott.. 23-19.^5,7 Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Byrd Ferrell on Nov 8, 1800 in Washington Co, GA.

On Nov 8, 1800 in Washington Co, GA, Byrd Ferrell of Greene Co Georgia sold he of in Washington Co, GA a slave man named Limusae. In the 1794 tax list, Benjamin Averett of Capt Worthens Dist of Hancock Co lived next to Thomas Cummings of Capt Whitfield's District. Cummings' land was originally granted to Byrd Ferrell..

At the on Jan 6, 1801 estate sale of Albright Averett in Hancock Co, GA, he. 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.^8,9 Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Alexander King on Feb 9, 1801 in Greene Co, GA.

On Feb 9, 1801 Alexander King sold Benjamin Averett a slave woman Fanny with child Charity. acres in Greene Co, GA..

[CENTER:] [BOLD:] in Baldwin Co, GA was formed on May 11, 1803. From Indian lands. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].³

Benjamin Averett age 30 married Unknown woBenjaminAverett c. 1803. Based on 2 draws in the 1805 land lottery.⁴

Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Benjamin Chapman in 1804 in Buffalo Creek waters, Hancock Co, Georgia.¹⁰

In 1804 in Buffalo Creek waters, Hancock Co, Georgia, Benjamin Chapman sold he. 240 ac on waters of||G 247||and the county line. ||DD 4-1 ||beginning at a pine corner and running S71W 33 chains 50 links to a pine corner,

thence N14E 25 chains to a post oak corner,

thence N50W along Jones line and Coker's to Cokers Pine corner

thence to Middows's pine corner

thence S70E 85 chains to a pine corner

thence S20`W seven chains 50 links to a pine corner

thence S73E 18 chains 50 links to a pine corner

thence S41W 20 chains 50 links along the county line to the beginning.||OC. Buffalo Creek waters. Adjacent property owners: Unknown Coker , John Meadows and the county line.. DB G 247. Original grantee: Joseph Herndon SB DD 4-1 .¹⁰

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. 362.⁴

In the Land Lottery in Georgia in 1805,

Washington: Benjamin Averett B (not 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..⁴

In the in 1805 land lottery, in Washington Co, GA drawer(s): Benjamin Averett < [m]> ; Henry Averett < [m2]> < [m3]> < [m4]> < [m5]> <[m6]>.^2,4,11

In 1810 Benjamin Averett owned acres in the tax list for , Capt Howards District, Baldwin Co.. ?^12,13

In 1810 Benjamin Averett owned 2 slaves, 400 ac, 1000 ac at the town of Warrenton. acres in the tax list for Oconee River,, Baldwin Co..

In 1810 Benjamin Averett owned 4 lands on the Oconee River and Turkey Creek. acres in the tax list for Oconee River,, Baldwin Co..

Benjamin Averett age 37 married Elizabeth Keener age 38 c. 1810 in Georgia.

On Dec 16, 1811 Benjamin adopted Jacob Saliers-Averett, Joshua Averitt, Susannah Saliers, Benjamin H. Saliers and Elizabeth Saliers, children of Elizabeth Keener after he married their mother. The children all changed their name to Averett.

In 1812 in Capt Thomas District, Baldwin Co, Georgia Benjamin Averett.

[BOLD:] [CENTER:] on Dec 5, 1812, in Baldwin Co, GA. gained land from Washington Co. [:BOLD] [:CENTER].³

In 1815 Benjamin Averett owned Benjamin Averett p212 acres in the tax list for , Capt Irwins District, Baldwin Co..^5,13,14

in Baldwin Co, GA, Batson Bullock of Wilkinson Co sold John Cashin or Richmond Co. Lot #164 in the 16th District of Baldwin Co. Jasper Co DB 2, p205. < Witness: [S].>.⁹ Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Adam Hunter on Aug 3, 1815 in Wilkinson Co, GA.

On Aug 3, 1815 in Wilkinson Co, GA, Adam Hunter of Wilkinson Co sold he of Baldwin Co 3 slaves; man named Peter about 19 years of age, woman named Mary about 19 years of age, girl child named Beck.. He was a Principal 2 at Estate of Obediah Lowe in 1815 in Baldwin Co, GA.

In 1815 in Baldwin Co, GA for the estate of Obediah Lowe dec'd, he was an appraiser. He was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Robert Addison on Jan 30, 1817.

On Jan 30, 1817 Robert Addison sold Benjamin Averett a slave woman named Dyes about 15 years of age, black complexion acres.. Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of J Martin on Feb 1, 1817 in Georgia.

On Feb 1, 1817 J Martin sold Benjamin Averett a slave named Lucy, about 17 years of age, black complexion acres in , Georgia.. Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Philimon Gatwood on Feb 1, 1817 in Georgia.

On Feb 1, 1817 Philimon Gatwood sold Benjamin Averett a slave woman named Rebecca, about 18 years of age, black complexion. acres in , Georgia.. Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Maxine Hubart on Feb 7, 1817 in Georgia.

On Feb 7, 1817 Maxine Hubart sold Benjamin Averett a slave named Sarah, black complexion. acres in , Georgia.. Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of B Drum in Feb, 1817 in Georgia.

In Feb, 1817 B Drum sold Benjamin Averett a slave girl named Lydia, light complexion about age 15 acres in , Georgia.. Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of Robert Sanly on Feb 19, 1817 in Georgia.

On Feb 19, 1817 Robert Sanly sold Benjamin Averett one slave girl named Julia, of light complexion acres in , Georgia..

On Jul 1, 1817 in in Milledgeville, Baldwin Co, Georgia, letters were left in the Milledgeville Post Office for Benjamin Averett and Fielding Sharp <and [WO]>. Benjamin was a Principal 2 at Land sale of William Mathias on Aug 19, 1817 in Georgia.

On Aug 19, 1817 William Mathias sold Benjamin Averett one slave girl named Cateae acres in , Georgia..

Benjamin lived in Autauga Co, AL btw 1818 and 1824.

C. 1819 [p1] moved from [m1] to [l]. <[m2]>. Georgia.

There are no census records available for in Autauga Co, AL for in 1820. Thus no record of Benjamin Averett and his family in 1820.

Benjamin died bef 1824 in Autauga Co, AL.

He made a will on Sep 20, 1824 in Autauga Co, AL Heirs were: Joshua Averitt, Jacob Saliers-Averett, Elizabeth Saliers, Susannah Saliers, Benjamin H. Saliers and William J Averiet

______ I, Benjamin AVERETT, of the county of Autauga and state of Alabama,calling to mind that there is a time appointed for all men once to die, being in a low state of health, but of sound mind, and perfect recollection being desirous to arrange my worldly matter… It is my will and desire that my wife, ELIZABETH AVERETT, do hold the quarter section of land that I ...

On Jan 15, 1825 in Autauga Co, AL, whereas on the Petion of Wm J Augustin, Guardian of Benjamin H. Saliers, Joshua Averett Guardian of William J Averiet, Joshua Averitt, Jacob Saliers-Averett, Henry Gray Woodward and Fielding Sharp, Heirs and legitus of the late Benjamin Averett, Dec'd praying for a division of the estate of Benjamin Averett, dec'd. It was ordered that John W Freeman, Josiah Durden, Daniel Muse, Alsy Pollard and John Pou were appointed Commissioners for the purpose of making a dividion and distribution of the Estate of the said {individual}. Heirs were Joshua Averitt, Jacob Saliers-Averett, Henry Gray Woodward and Fielding Sharp.¹⁵

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Elizabeth Keener and Benjamin Averett had the following children:

Benjamin Averett had the following children: