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Avery, Philander
Biography
13 June 1822 or 1823–9 May 1907. Farmer. Born in Franklin Co., Ohio. Son of Daniel Avery and Margaret Adams. Moved to Worthington, Franklin Co., by Sept. 1825; to Perry, Franklin Co., by June 1830; to Colwell, Schuyler Co., Illinois, 1832; to Rushville, Schuyler Co., 1833; and to Lee Co., Iowa Territory, before Jan. 1840. Married Elizabeth Meeks, 31 Mar. 1842, in Lee Co. Moved to Bear Creek Precinct, Hancock Co., Illinois, before Nov. 1843. Kidnapped and taken to Missouri, 19 Nov.–13 Dec. 1843. Moved to Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois, before 1850. Moved to Camden, Schuyler Co., after 20 Jan. 1851. Member of Camden Masonic Lodge and Camden militia. Died in Camden.
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- History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842]
- John Whitmer, History, 1831–circa 1847
- Account of Hearings, circa 20 December 1843
- Affidavit from Daniel Avery, 28 December 1843
- Affidavit from Dellmore Chapman, 6 December 1843
- Affidavit from Philander Avery, 20 December 1843, Willard Richards Copy
- Affidavit from Philander Avery, 20 December 1843, Thomas Bullock Copy
- History Draft [1 March–31 December 1843]
- History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844]
- Introduction to State of Illinois v. Elliott–A and State of Illinois v. Elliott–B
- Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 3, 15 July 1843–29 February 1844
- The Book of the Law of the Lord, Book A
- Tithing Daybook B
- Gender
- Male