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    William Avent

    William Avent

    Male 1728 - 1761  (33 years)

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    Generation: 1

    1. 1.  William AventWilliam Avent was born in 1728 in Burnswick Co, VA; died on 12 Aug 1761 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States.

      William married Sarah Moore Massey in 1748 in VA. Sarah was born in 1728 in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States; died in 1785 in Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 2. Joseph Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1734 in Northampton, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Apr 1760 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      2. 3. Mildred Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1735 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States.
      3. 4. Ogilvia Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1740 in Granville, North Carolina, United States; died on 28 Mar 1816 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.
      4. 5. Gilley Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1740 in Granville, North Carolina, United States; died on 28 Mar 1816 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.
      5. 6. Peter Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1740 in Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States; died on 7 Jul 1834 in Talbot, Georgia, United States.
      6. 7. Sarah Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744 in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States; died in 1793 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      7. 8. John Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1748; died on 10 Dec 1821 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      8. 9. William Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1748 in Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States; died on 11 Nov 1811 in Aventon, Nash, North Carolina, United States.
      9. 10. Rebecca Avent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1751 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1820 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.


    Generation: 2

    1. 2.  Joseph AventJoseph Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 12 Jan 1734 in Northampton, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Apr 1760 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    2. 3.  Mildred AventMildred Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1735 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States.

    3. 4.  Ogilvia AventOgilvia Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1740 in Granville, North Carolina, United States; died on 28 Mar 1816 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

    4. 5.  Gilley AventGilley Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1740 in Granville, North Carolina, United States; died on 28 Mar 1816 in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

    5. 6.  Peter AventPeter Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 15 Apr 1740 in Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, United States; died on 7 Jul 1834 in Talbot, Georgia, United States.

    6. 7.  Sarah AventSarah Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1744 in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States; died in 1793 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

      Sarah married William Ragland in 1753 in Northampton, North Carolina, USA. William (son of Stephen Ragland and Mary Hudson) was born in 1730 in St Pauls Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States; died in Nov 1789 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 11. Reuben Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744; died in 1806.
      2. 12. Ann Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1754 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died on 26 Sep 1832 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.
      3. 13. Gideon Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1755 in Virginia; died in 1837.
      4. 14. Celia Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1757 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died after 8 Oct 1831 in Newton, Georgia, United States.
      5. 15. Nathaniel Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1757; died in 1780.
      6. 16. William Jr Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1759 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1836 in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, United States.
      7. 17. John Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1762 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1790.
      8. 18. Thomas Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1764 in Northhampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1837 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      9. 19. Sarah Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1766 in Northhampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1823.
      10. 20. Frederick Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in Sep 1812 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      11. 21. Mary Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Northhampton, North Carolina, United States.
      12. 22. Elizabeth Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1772 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1826.
      13. 23. Robert Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1774 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1836 in Meriwether, Georgia, United States.
      14. 24. Dinah Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      15. 25. Bridget Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
      16. 26. Nancy Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1787 in North Carolina, United States.
      17. 27. Frederick W Ragland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1789 in North Carolina, United States; died in Sep 1812 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    7. 8.  John AventJohn Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1748; died on 10 Dec 1821 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    8. 9.  William AventWilliam Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 15 Apr 1748 in Albermarle Parish, Sussex, Virginia, United States; died on 11 Nov 1811 in Aventon, Nash, North Carolina, United States.

    9. 10.  Rebecca AventRebecca Avent Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1751 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1820 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.


    Generation: 3

    1. 11.  Reuben RaglandReuben Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1744; died in 1806.

    2. 12.  Ann RaglandAnn Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1754 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died on 26 Sep 1832 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.

      Ann married Thomas GRIFFIS on 17 Apr 1770 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. Thomas was born on 5 Sep 1749 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States; died on 12 Jun 1808 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 28. Thomas Griffis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767 in Granville, Orange County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1801 in Granville, Orange County, North Carolina, USA.
      2. 29. William GRIFFIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1772 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 31 Jan 1842 in Cave Spring, Tennessee, United States.
      3. 30. Pleasant Griffis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1775 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 15 Nov 1815.
      4. 31. Herbert Griffis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1778 in , Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Jul 1841 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.
      5. 32. Sarah Griffis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1781 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1852.
      6. 33. Daily Griffis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1862 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA.
      7. 34. JOHN Griffis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1784 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died on 31 Jan 1842 in Greene Co, Missouri, USA.

    3. 13.  Gideon RaglandGideon Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1755 in Virginia; died in 1837.

    4. 14.  Celia RaglandCelia Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1757 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died after 8 Oct 1831 in Newton, Georgia, United States.

      Celia married Richard Kennon on 5 Jan 1775 in Ragland, Chatham, North Carolina, United States. Richard (son of William Kennon and Elizabeth Lewis) was born in 1752 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States; died in 1804 in Rocky River, Chatham, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 35. Elizabeth Lewis Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1776 in Rocky River, Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 15 Aug 1822 in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States.
      2. 36. Lewis Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1778 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1839 in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA.
      3. 37. Mary Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1778 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Aug 1839 in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States.
      4. 38. William Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1780 in Rocky River, Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1839 in Linc, Tennessee, United States.
      5. 39. Richard Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1782 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 20 Jul 1855 in Covington, Newton, Georgia, United States.
      6. 40. John (Dr.) Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1784 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 07 Aug 1831 in Waverly Hall, Harris, Georgia, United States.
      7. 41. Charles Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1787 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died in in Harris, Georgia, United States.
      8. 42. Celia Ragland Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1790 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died about 1831 in Georgia, USA.
      9. 43. Thomas Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 Jul 1792 in Chatham Co., NC; died on 8 Feb 1849 in Minden, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA.
      10. 44. Fannie Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point

    5. 15.  Nathaniel RaglandNathaniel Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1757; died in 1780.

    6. 16.  William Jr RaglandWilliam Jr Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Apr 1759 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1836 in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, United States.

    7. 17.  John RaglandJohn Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1762 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1790.

    8. 18.  Thomas RaglandThomas Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1764 in Northhampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1837 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    9. 19.  Sarah RaglandSarah Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1766 in Northhampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1823.

    10. 20.  Frederick RaglandFrederick Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1768 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in Sep 1812 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    11. 21.  Mary RaglandMary Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1768 in Northhampton, North Carolina, United States.

    12. 22.  Elizabeth RaglandElizabeth Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1772 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States; died in 1826.

    13. 23.  Robert RaglandRobert Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1774 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1836 in Meriwether, Georgia, United States.

    14. 24.  Dinah RaglandDinah Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1777 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    15. 25.  Bridget RaglandBridget Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1780 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

    16. 26.  Nancy RaglandNancy Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1787 in North Carolina, United States.

    17. 27.  Frederick W RaglandFrederick W Ragland Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1789 in North Carolina, United States; died in Sep 1812 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.


    Generation: 4

    1. 28.  Thomas GriffisThomas Griffis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1767 in Granville, Orange County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1801 in Granville, Orange County, North Carolina, USA.

    2. 29.  William GRIFFISWilliam GRIFFIS Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1772 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 31 Jan 1842 in Cave Spring, Tennessee, United States.

    3. 30.  Pleasant GriffisPleasant Griffis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Dec 1775 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 15 Nov 1815.

    4. 31.  Herbert GriffisHerbert Griffis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Nov 1778 in , Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Jul 1841 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.

    5. 32.  Sarah GriffisSarah Griffis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1781 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1852.

    6. 33.  Daily GriffisDaily Griffis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1784 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1862 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA.

    7. 34.  JOHN GriffisJOHN Griffis Descendancy chart to this point (12.Ann3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in Apr 1784 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died on 31 Jan 1842 in Greene Co, Missouri, USA.

    8. 35.  Elizabeth Lewis KennonElizabeth Lewis Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 26 Jan 1776 in Rocky River, Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 15 Aug 1822 in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States.

      Elizabeth married Bolling Hines in 1794 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. Bolling was born about 1768 in Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States; died in Apr 1812 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 45. Elizabeth Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1786 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died on 08 Mar 1844 in Heard, Georgia, USA.
      2. 46. John Bolling Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1795 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 20 Jan 1823 in Dublin, Laurens, Georgia, USA.
      3. 47. Richard Kennon Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1805 in Chatham, North Carolina; died on 28 Jan 1853 in Bibb, Georgia.
      4. 48. Sarah F Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1808 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1879.
      5. 49. Mary M Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1814 in Baldwin CO, GA; died on 16 Mar 1842 in Ft. Valley, Peach CO, Georgia.

    9. 36.  Lewis KennonLewis Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born in 1778 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1839 in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA.

    10. 37.  Mary KennonMary Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Jan 1778 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Aug 1839 in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States.

      Family/Spouse: Dr. George Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


    11. 38.  William KennonWilliam Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 26 Mar 1780 in Rocky River, Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died in 1839 in Linc, Tennessee, United States.

      Family/Spouse: Miss Glass. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


    12. 39.  Richard KennonRichard Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Feb 1782 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 20 Jul 1855 in Covington, Newton, Georgia, United States.

      Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Ragland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


    13. 40.  John (Dr.) KennonJohn (Dr.) Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Aug 1784 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States; died on 07 Aug 1831 in Waverly Hall, Harris, Georgia, United States.

      John married Elizabeth Hall Turner on 16 Apr 1811 in Putnam County, Georgia, United States. Elizabeth was born in 1797 in Georgia, United States; died on 15 May 1868 in Harris, Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 50. Charles L Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 1812 in Georgia; died in in Harris County, Georgia, USA.
      2. 51. John Joseph Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Abt. 28 Feb 1822; died on 30 Sep 1824 in Putnam Co., GA.
      3. 52. Richard William Hines Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Sep 1824 in Georgia; died on 07 Aug 1877 in Bullock County, Alabama, USA.
      4. 53. John Howell Sidney Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1830 in Georgia, United States; died in 1899.
      5. 54. Rhoda Elizabeth Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1831; died in 1860.
      6. 55. Charles Thomas Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point

      Family/Spouse: Rachael Bobo Gorley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 56. Jane A. Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point
      2. 57. Eliza R. Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point
      3. 58. Nancy R. Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point

    14. 41.  Charles KennonCharles Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Jan 1787 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died in in Harris, Georgia, United States.

    15. 42.  Celia Ragland KennonCelia Ragland Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Apr 1790 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died about 1831 in Georgia, USA.

    16. 43.  Thomas KennonThomas Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1) was born on 08 Jul 1792 in Chatham Co., NC; died on 8 Feb 1849 in Minden, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA.

      Thomas married Lucy Broadnax (Bodkin?) Brooking on 10 Dec 1812 in Hancock, Georgia, USA. Lucy (daughter of Henry Thacker Brooking and Rebecca Elizabeth Broadnax) was born in 1798 in , , Kentucky; died on 11 May 1854 in Minden, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

      Children:
      1. 59. Elizabeth Lewis Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Georgia, USA; died on 13 Dec 1893 in Victoria, Texas.
      2. 60. Richard Monroe Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 September 1819 in Georgia, USA; died on 20 November 1872 in Jefferson, Marion, Texas, USA.
      3. 61. Edward John Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1823 in Georgia, USA; died on 5 Sep 1902 in Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Dubberly, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA.
      4. 62. Jannette Celia Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 Oct 1824 in GA; died on 19 Jun 1855; was buried in Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.
      5. 63. Rebecca Sarah Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1827 in GA; died in January 1861 in Bossier Parish, LA; was buried in Koran, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.
      6. 64. Margaret Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point
      7. 65. Robert H. Kennon  Descendancy chart to this point died on 11 Jul 1854.

    17. 44.  Fannie KennonFannie Kennon Descendancy chart to this point (14.Celia3, 7.Sarah2, 1.William1)

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