Individual Details

Woodstock, Schuyler Co IL, State Census, 1855
Philo Avery: 1 male between 20 and 30; one female under 16, 1 female, 20-30.

Living with Philo's family in 1860 is Isaac "Peckell" age 25, born in Ohio. He is likely an uncle - Margaret, mother of Philo, did have a brother named Isaac, but that Isaac would be more likely age 35 in 1860. Isaac was apparently mentally handicapped and may not have appeared his age. In 1870, Isaac was living with Philo's sister - in his old age he was admitted to the almshouse as a pauper and feebleminded.
1860 Census. Woodstock, Schuyler, IL, Hh 787
Philow Avery, 29, b. Ohio, Farmer
Rebecca, 22, b. IL
Alice, 8, b. IL
Sarah, 4, b. IL
Joseph, 2, b. IL
Isaac Pickell, 25, Laborer, b. Ohio

In the 1870 Census, Rebecca has apparently passed away as she isn't present. Mary A., Sarah, Joseph, George, William & Henry are all living with their father. Philo's name is given as Philip in this census.

DB 31, p.23
William C. Avery to Philow Avery, 4 Mar 1861.
William C. Avery and Nancy his wife to Philow Avery for $300. The SE 1/4 of the NE Quarter of Section 31, Twp 2N, Range 2 West. 40 acres. Signed by Avery; Nancy made her mark. Deed acknowledged and Nancy relinquished dower the same day.

July 1863. Ninth Congressional District which includes Schuyler Co.
Civil War Draft which included males between the ages of 20 and 35, and unmarried males between 35 and 45.
Beuna Vista Township, Philo Avery, age 34 on the 1st of July 1863, white, Farmer, born Ohio.


DB 32, p.162
Wm C Avery & wife Nancy to Philo Avery. 25 Aug 1863.
For $250. The East half of the South half of the NW Quarter, Section 31, Twp 2N, Range 2W. Acknowledged and dower released on the same day. Filed 4 Mar 1864
Philo sold this tract and made a nice profit...
DB 32, p.163
Philo Avery & wife Rebecca to George Little. 4 Mar 1864. For $465. The East half of the South half of the NW 1/4 of Section 31, T2N, R2W. Signed: Philo Avery, Rebecca X Avery.
Wit: James L. Anderson, County Judge & ex officio JP. The deed was acknowledged the same day and filed. Rebecca relinquished dower.



1865 Illinois State Census. Woodstock Twp.
Philo Avery: 4 males and 1 female under 10; 1 female 10-20; 1 male & 1 female age 30-40; a total of 5 males, 3 females in the household.

1870. Woodstock Twp, Schuyler Co IL, p.o. Rushville Hh 46
"Philip" Avery, 38, Farmer, b. IL as was the whole family
[wife has apparently died since the birth of Henry in 1868]
Mary A. 18. Sarah 14. Joseph 11. George W. 9. William 7. Henry 2.

1880 Census. Lynchburg, Mason Co, IL, Hh 75
Philo Avery, 49, Farmer, b. Ohio, father b. NY, mother b. NJ.
Elisabeth, 26, wife, b. IL, father b. Virginia, mother b. IL
Henry 13, son. David, 5. son. Berry, son, age 1.
William Avery, 18, nephew, log cutter.

1900 Census. Lynchburg, Mason Co, IL, Hh 33
Philo Avery, b. Dec 1830, age 69, married at 29, b. Ohio, father b. NY, mother b. NJ, Fisherman
Elizabeth, wife, b. Jan 1854, 46, was 28 at marriage, 7 children - 6 are living, b. IL
Solmon, son, b. Nov 1881, age 18
Samuel, O., son, b. Oct 1887, age 12
Daniel, son, b. Aug 1891, 8
Jessie, son, b. Jan 1896, age 4

1910 Census. Lynchburg Twp, Mason Co, IL, Hh 4
Philo Avery, 79, married twice, this time for 36 years
Elizabeth, wife, married twice, had 7 children - 6 are living
Samuel O., son, 22
Daniel, son, 17
Jessie, son, 13
Solomon Avery, 26, married once for 3 years
Carrie, wife, 23, 2 children
Virgal, son, 3
Verla, dau, 1 year, 3 months


1911 City Directory, Beardstown, Cass, IL
Elizabeth Avery, (wid Philo), r 908 Wall.
Daniel Avery, wks Burl, r. 908 Wall

Birth	Dec 1830	Ohio
Marriage	6 Feb 1851	Schuyler County, Illinois - Rebecca Haslett
Marriage	24 Jul 1871	Schuyler County, Illinois - Louisa J. Vanamour
Marriage	24 Aug 1876	Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois - Elizabeth Turner
Death	22 Sep 1910	Mason County, Illinois

Spouse	Rebecca Haslett (1832 - 1870)
Child	Mary Allis Avery (1852 - 1933)
Child	Sarah Avery (1856 - 1943)
Child	Joseph C. Avery (1859 - 1930)
Child	George W. Avery (1861 - )
Child	William Avery (1863 - )
Child	Henry Avery (1868 - 1949)

Spouse	Louisa J. Vanamour (1845 - )
Child	David Avery (1875 - 1945)

Spouse	Elizabeth Turner (1854 - )
Child	Berry Avery (1880 - 1897)
Child	Solomon Avery (1881 - 1946)
Child	Elizabeth Avery (1885 - 1933)
Child	Samuel Otis Avery (1887 - 1941)
Child	Daniel Avery (1891 - 1959)
Child	Jesse Avery (1896 - 1955)

Father	WILLIAM AVERY (1803 - 1867)
Mother	MARGARET PICKLE (1809 - 1870)
Sibling	Sarah Avery (1829 - 1868)
Sibling	ELIZA ANN Avery (1832 - 1881)
Sibling	Mary Jane Avery (1835 - 1880)
Sibling	William Clark Avery (1837 - 1902)
Sibling	Joseph Sidney Avery (1839 - 1900)
Sibling	Emma Avery (1842 - 1915)
Sibling	David Avery (1844 - 1863)
Sibling	Solomon Avery (1847 - 1861)
Sibling	Hiram Philander AVERY (1852 - 1907)
Sibling	Margaret AVERY (1854 - )
Sibling	Rosetta AVERY (1856 - )