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John Francis Averill (1822 - 1901)

John Francis Averill
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Biography

Early Life

John Francis Averill was born 9 March 1822 in Canada. His parents were Paul Averill and Eltha (Fox) Averill.[1]

Family

In 1850, John immigrated to the United States.[2]

On 3 July 1850, John (aged 28) married Ezilda (aged 21) in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.[3]

On 8 October 1850, John (aged 28), Farmer, and Azilda (aged 21) lived in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.[4]

Known children of John and Ezilda, all born in Michigan, USA, include:

  1. Jerome Averill, 20 April 1851 - 17 March 1925 (lived 73 years)[5]
  2. Isabella Averill, born after 1852 - died 13 May 1853 (lived about 1 year)[6]
  3. Zara Averill, 10 April 1853 - 28 December 1930 (lived 77 years)[7]
  4. Irena Averill, 3 January 1856 - 31 January 1932 (lived 76 years)[8]
  5. Nellie Averill 24 July 1858 - 5 March 1910 (lived 51 years)[9]
  6. Eunice Averill, 23 May 1860 - 26 November 1940 (lived 80 years)[10]
  7. Elliott Averill, 10 June 1862 - 10 October 1886 (lived 24 years)[11]
  8. Dora Averill, August 1866 - 23 April 1873 (lived 6 years)[12]
  9. Mary Averill, born after 1860 - died 6 August 1865 (lived less than 5 years)[13]

In 1860, John (aged 38), Farmer, born in Canada, and Ezilda (aged 30), born in New York, USA, lived in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA, with their children, all born in Michigan, USA: Jerome (aged 9), Zoah (aged 6), Irena (aged 4), Nellie (aged 2), and Eunice (aged 1 month).[14]

In 1863, John (aged 43) was added to the Civil War Draft Registration Records. The war ended May 9, 1865.[15]

In 1870, John (aged 48), Farmer, and Ezalda (aged 40), lived in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA, with their children: Jerome (aged 19), Zora (aged 16), Irena (aged 14), Nellyetto (aged 12), Eunice (aged 10), Elliott (aged 8), and Dora (aged 4).[16]

In 1880, John (aged 57), Farmer, and Ezilda (aged 56), lived in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA, with their children: Irena (aged 24), Nelly F. (aged 22), Eunice (aged 19), and Elliott (aged 17).[17]

In 1900, John (aged 77), Farmer, and Mezilda (aged 70), born February 1829, lived in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA, with their daughter, Nellie (aged 41), born July 1858.[2]

Occupation

John's occupation was Farmer from at least 1850 until his death.[1][4]

Death

John (aged 79) died in 29 May 1901 in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.[1] He was buried in Coopersville-Polkton Cemetery, Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA, with his wife, Ezilda, and their children: Isabella, Mary, Dora, Elliott, and Eunice.[18]

Research Notes

John was added to the Civil War Draft Registration Records, however, I don't know what role, if any, he had in the Civil War.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Birth & Death: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #2518856 (accessed 7 February 2023), John F Averill death 29 May 1901 (born 9 Mar 1822), son of Paul Averill & Althea Fox, in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census", Year: 1900; Census Place: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 738; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240738, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7602 #25393454 (accessed 7 February 2023), John Averill (77), married, Farmer, head of household in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan. Born in Canada.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940", Marriage Records. Michigan Marriages. Various Michigan County marriage collections, Ancestry uk Record 61374 #826238 (accessed 7 February 2023), John Averill (20) marriage to Ezilda Taylor on 3 Jul 1850 in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census", The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 361; Page: 25b; Line Number: 19, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 8054 #3221991 (accessed 7 February 2023), John Averill (28), Farmer, in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. Born in Canada.
  5. ↑ Death of son, Jerome: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #1628559 (accessed 7 February 2023), Jerome Averill death 17 Mar 1925 (born 20 Apr 1881), son of John Averill & Ezilda Taylor, in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  6. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23608837/isabella-averill: accessed 07 February 2023), memorial page for Isabella Averill (unknown–13 May 1853), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23608837, citing Coopersville-Polkton Cemetery, Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Richelle Lindsey (contributor 46936705).
  7. ↑ Death of son, Zara: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #1630237 (accessed 7 February 2023), Zara Averell death 28 Dec 1930 (born 10 Apr 1853), son of John Fraces Averell & Ezilda Saylor, in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  8. ↑ Death of daughter, Irena: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #1603736 (accessed 7 February 2023), Irene Hill death 31 Jan 1932 (born 3 Jan 1856), daughter of John Averill & Eliza Taylor, in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  9. ↑ Death of daughter, Nellie: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #3341534 (accessed 7 February 2023), Nellie Averill death 5 Mar 1910 (born 24 Jul 1858), daughter of John Averill & Azilda Taylor, in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  10. ↑ Death of daughter, Eunice: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #1605945 (accessed 7 February 2023), Eunice Averill death 26 Nov 1940 (born 23 May 1860), daughter of John Averill & Ezilda Taylor, in Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  11. ↑ Death of son, Elliott: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #2826723 (accessed 7 February 2023), Elliott Averill death 10 Oct 1886 (age 24), son of John F Averill & Ezilda Averill, in Le Roy, Osceola, Michigan, USA.
  12. ↑ Death of daughter, Dora: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952", Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60872 #134015 (accessed 7 February 2023), Dora Averill death 23 Apr 1873 (age 6), daughter of John Averill & Erilda Averill, in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
  13. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23608838/mary-averill: accessed 07 February 2023), memorial page for Mary Averill (unknown–6 Aug 1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23608838, citing Coopersville-Polkton Cemetery, Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Richelle Lindsey (contributor 46936705).
  14. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census", The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: M653_557; Page: 310; Family History Library Film: 803557, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7667 #45266524 (accessed 7 February 2023), John Averill (35), Farmer, in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan. Born in Canada.
  15. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 3 of 3, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1666 #2369554 (accessed 7 February 2023), Name: John F Averill; Birth Year: abt 1820; Place of Birth: Canada; Age on 1 July 1863: 43; Race: White; Residence: Polkton, Michigan; Congressional District: 4th; Class: 2.
  16. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census", Year: 1870; Census Place: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: M593_697; Page: 212B, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7163 #27481254 (accessed 7 February 2023), John Norvill [Averill] (48), Farmer, in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan. Born in Canada.
  17. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census", Year: 1880; Census Place: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 600; Page: 272D; Enumeration District: 233, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 6742 #22678886 (accessed 7 February 2023), John Averill (57), married head of household in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. Born in Canada.
  18. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23608835/john-francis-averill: accessed 07 February 2023), memorial page for John Francis Averill (9 Mar 1822–29 May 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23608835, citing Coopersville-Polkton Cemetery, Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Richelle Lindsey (contributor 46936705).




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