Sgt William Avery

William enlisted from Sharon in Captain Edward Roger's company, Col. Gray's regiment, Wadsworth's brigade as sergeant. He was in the battle of Long Island and battle of White Plains (Conn. Men in the Rev'n, Pg. 396).

He was a hatter and later moved to Duaneburg, NY. It is possible that he died in Broome, Schoharie County, NY.

THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. I, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland, 1912. p 208, 336-7

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William Avery, born 1751, presumably at Groton, Connecticut. Sometime during his youth, he moved across the state to Litchfield County and settled in Sharon, Connecticut, where on 8 May 1772 he married Lucy Everett, born 1 May 1750 in Sharon. In June 1776, William Avery enlisted as sergeant in Capt. Edward Roger's company from Cornwall, Connecticut, second battalion, Col. Gray's regiment, Wadsworth's brigade. The company was raised in June to reinforce Gen. George Washington at New York. William served on the Brooklyn front just before and during the Battle of Long Island on 27 August 1776 and in retreat 29 August 1776. He was with the main army under Washington's command at White Plains. His time of service expired 25 December 1776.

In the latter part of the century, William and Lucy removed to Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., New York. Here there must have been quite a settlement of Avery's in Schenectady and Schoharie County. William was no doubt buried in or near Duanesburg. After his death, the family scattered.

GEDCOM Note

William served on the Brooklyn front just before and during the Battle of Long Island on 27 August 1776 and in retreat 29 August 1776. He was with the main army under Washington's command at White Plains. His time of service expired 25 December 1776.

According to Groton Avery Clan:
Christopher
James
John
Nathaniel
William (+ Mary) #182
[John, William, Daniel, Silvanus, Betsey, Temperance, Anne] his widow married Mr. Dailey after 1761

William (+ Lucy Everett) #528
Eliphalet #1312

Sgt. William Avery was the son of William and Mary Avery. He was the husband of Lucy (Everett) Avery. He served during the Revolutionary War.

May 19, 2015
Info from Kevin Avery (fag #47024642)
He enlisted from Sharon, Connecticut as a sergeant in Capt. Edward Rogers' Company, Col. Gray's Regiment and Wadsworth's Brigade. He was in the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of White Plains.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 9 2021, 21:10:56 UTC