Brief Life History of William
When William Averett was born on 31 July 1839, in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States, his father, Elisha Averett, was 28 and his mother, Dorcas Willis, was 29. He married Elizabeth Hicken in 1864, in Heber City, Wasatch, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He registered for military service in 1866. He died on 29 December 1909, in Heber City, Wasatch, Utah, United States, at the age of 70, and was buried in Heber City Cemetery, Heber City, Wasatch, Utah, United States.
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- William Averett, "United States Census, 1900"
- Legacy NFS Source: William Averett - Church record: birth: 31 July 1839;
- Utah, Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961
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1841 · The Nauvoo Legion
In 1841, the Nauvoo Legion was organized. It was a group of men formed to protect the people of Nauvoo but also fought in different wars. Joseph Smith was the Lieutenant General of this group. Other leaders included Brigham Young, John C. Bennett, and others. They were part of the Illinois Mormon War (1844-1846), Mexican-American War (March of California, Capture of Tucson), Indian Wars (Battle Creek Massacre, Battle of Fort Utah, Walker War, Ute Black Hawk War, Mountain Meadows Massacre), American Civil War, and Morrisite War. The Legion was disbanded in 1887.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1859
Historical Boundaries: 1859: Utah, Utah Territory, United States 1862: Wasatch, Utah Territory, United States 1896: Wasatch, Utah, United States
Name Meaning
Altered form of English Everett or Avery .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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William Averett (31 July 1839 – 29 December 1909)
Another Pioneer Gone. Wednesday afternoon the spirit of Wm. Averett passed peacefully from this life to the great beyond. The cause of his death was stomach and heart trouble from which he had been s …
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