In reply to Rebecca: Would this be Capt. Avery of Avery Plantation? I am not sure about that. My great-grandfather's name was William Rafe AVERY, b. 8/19/1887 and d. 2/7/1967 in AR. He married Mazie Emma HEFLIN, b. 10/20/1893 in Star City, AR and d. 12/1/1989 in McGehee, AR. Information from my aunt says his father's name was Henry D. AVERY born in 1848 in AR. He married Catherine ? b. 2/5/1865 in MO. They were married in 1874. Children were: Joseph Henry, Mary J., Jesse, Mattie P., John and Tippy. Anything beyond this we are uncertain of. We believe his father to either be Samuel or Avington AVERY. They came here from GA. The census records I looked at looked as though A. AVERY and his family lived with S.F. AVERY and his family (1850 Ouachita Co. AR Census). Then in the 1860 Ouachita Co. AR Census the mother's name is different, however, the children are the same, but there is no A. AVERY listed. Again, it looks as though they live in the same household with S.F. AVERY. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rita Kay Rial HOLTHOFF