John Avery, Jr.
American politician/1st Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
About John Avery, Jr.
Lived 1739 – 1806 (aged 66). John Avery, Jr. was an American politician.
Early life Avery was born to John and Mary (Deming) Avery on September 2, 1739.
Family life Avery married Mary (Polly) Cushing in April 1769; they had ten children.
Sons of Liberty Avery was a member of the Sons of Liberty.
Massachusetts Secretary Avery had served as Deputy Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay under Samuel Adams. Avery defeated Adams at the polls to be the first Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Death Avery died on June 7, 1806.
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American politician/1st Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
When was John Avery, Jr. born?
John Avery, Jr. was born on 2 September 1739.
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John Avery, Jr. died on 7 June 1806 in Boston.
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John Avery, Jr. was a politician.
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John Avery, Jr. was American.
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