John Avery

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:

• Alternate Mark

• He worked from 1765 to 1794 as a silversmith, clockmaker and engraver in Preston CT originally a farmer, but ill health forced a change of occupation. Known for his mechanical ability and skill at clockmaking. His shop employed seven journeymen and apprentices. Served on various committees during the Revolution. ³

• Master to John Avery abt 1768 in Preston CT. ¹

• Master to Samuel Avery abt 1773 in Preston CT. ³

• Master to William Avery abt 1778 in Preston CT. ³

• Master to Robert Stanton Avery abt 1784 in Preston CT. ¹

• Clockface, c 1785-1794
Private Collection
h: 16"
w: 12"
Silvered brass

John married Experience Stanton on 14 Apr 1770 in Preston CT. (Experience Stanton was born in 1744 in Preston CT.)

John next married Mary Parke on 22 Jan 1752 in Preston CT. (Mary Parke was born on 18 Feb 1733 in Preston CT and died on 14 Jan 1769 in Preston CT.)