William G. Avery

    William G. Avery, a prominent farmer of Pigeon Township, this county, and a native of Wilson County, Tennessee, was born April 27, 1829. He is of the following named children born to John W. and Malinda (Tarver) Avery, who were both natives of Tennessee: Martha J., William G., Elizabeth S., Caroline F., John W., Lucinda A. and Calvin W.

    William W., the eldest son and subject of this biography, assisted his parents on the home farm until attaining his majority, receiving a good common school education. In his native State, September 23, 1849, he wedded Miss Lenora E. G. Ellington, who was born December 8, 1832; the daughter of Green and Arena (Summerhill) Ellington and who died February 16, 1882, an honored wife and mother and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Ten children were born to their union, named Emily E., Arena F., Eleanor E. G., Malinda J., John W., Martha A. C., Josephine, William G., Adolphus A. and Rufus A., deceased.

    Mr. Avery was remarried September 6, 1883, his wife being Miss Julia M., daughter of George and Mary (Spencer) Eskridge, who has borne him one son -Otto L. Mr. Avery has made life a success and attributes his success to energy, economy and perseverance. He owns 200 acres of the best land of Pigeon Township.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.