Posted on: Johnston Co. NC Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Johnston/2006 Surname: Ryals, Avera, Baggett ------------------------- Mary AVERA RYALS was the wife of Lovett Ryals,the son of Richard Ryall-Ryalls(1748VA-1816Cumberland Co.,NC). I know that in Richard's will there was a William and Richard Avera.Richard appointed his wife Milley(Milbra Baggett)and Richard Avera as executors of his will written and sealed the 29th day of March 1810. Testators were Wm Avera and Levi Ennis(signed with his mark). The names of Avera are plainly written AVERA. I do remember something I found that mentioned William Avera and ? as Mary Avera Ryals' parents. I cannot find it this moment but am still looking. All of Lovett and Mary's children were born in Averasboro Twp. Can you tell me more abt Averasboro? I know nothing much other than it is close to the Cumberland and Harnett line. Thanks and I'll get back with you soon. Jackie Ryals Prescott