Henry Ogden Avery

Male31 January 1852–30 April 1890

Brief Life History of Henry Ogden

When Henry Ogden Avery was born on 31 January 1852, in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, his father, Samuel Putnam Avery, was 29 and his mother, Mary Ann Ogden, was 26. He lived in New York City, New York County, New York, United States for about 10 years. He died on 30 April 1890, in New York City, New York, United States, at the age of 38, and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Samuel Putnam Avery
1822–1904
Mary Ann Ogden
1825–1911
Mary Henrietta Avery
1845–1900
Samuel Putnam Avery
1847–1920
Fanny Falconer Avery
1849–1918
Henry Ogden Avery
1852–1890
Emma Parke Avery
1853–1857
Ellen Walters Avery
1861–1893
Willie W Avery
1861–

Sources (7)

  • Henry Avery in household of S P Avery, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Henry Ogden Avery, "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
  • Henry Avery in household of S. P. Avery, "United States Census, 1880"

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World Events (7)

1861 · The 14th Brooklyn is Known as The Red Legged Devils

Age 9

The 14th Regiment New York State Militia, or 14th Brooklyn, was constituted on May 13, 1847. The 14th Brooklyn received the nickname “The Red Legged Devils” due to their vibrant red trousers. At the time, most Union regiments wore blue. The volunteer militia, led by Colonel Alfred M. Wood, consisted primarily of abolitionists from Brooklyn. They served between the years of 1861 through 1864 and were known for their grit and determination and never stood down from a fight.

1863

Age 11

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

Age 11

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English and Anglo-Norman French personal name Aevery, a Norman form of Alfred . Among the 17th-century Puritan settlers in New England, there was some confusion with Averill . Compare Averett .

Altered form of French Canadian Hévey (see Hevey ). Compare Avey 3.

History: Christopher Avery emigrated from England to Salem, MA, in or before 1630. — William Avery (alias Averill) was one of the Puritan settlers who emigrated from England to Ipswich, MA, in or c. 1637. — Some of the American bearers of the surname Avery are descendants of Nicolas Hévé/Devé from France, who was in QC by 1672 (see Hevey ).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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