Posted on: Johnston Co. NC Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Johnston/1974 Surname: AVERA, DENTON, KITCHENS, STAPLETON, THOMPSON ------------------------- My g-grandfather, Dr. Alexander AVERA's family came from the Johnston County area. Cape Fear River and Averasborough are mentioned in some material I have. He had 1 brother: William Curry AVERA who married Laney KITCHENS, four sisters: Adeline married James DENTON, Saleta married a THOMPSON, Caroline married Thomas STAPLETON and Jane who married Aaron Denton. Seeking any information particularly the parents of this family.