Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameKLEMCKE, Mary Frederick Eleanor 
Birth Date31 Oct 1849
Birth PlaceSan Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Death Date14 Mar 1923 Age: 73
Death PlaceSan Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Spouses
1AVENT, Andrew Jackson Sr. , GGG Grandson
, GGG GrandsonBirth Date27 Feb 1846
Birth PlaceSparta, Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Death Date5 Feb 1923 Age: 76
Death PlaceSan Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
FlagsInteresting Facts
FatherAVENT, Francis Marion Sr. (1823-1902)
MotherHUMPHRIES, Margaret Pious (1828-1897)
Misc. Notes
Andrew Jackson Avent served as a private in Giddings Brigade under the command of Colonel George H. Giddings.
On May 13, 1865, the last battle of the Civil War was fought involving Avent’s unit. It lasted seven hours and covered several miles and came to be known as the Battle of Palmito Ranch (or Palmito Hill). It pitted about 300 Confederates against about 900 Federals and was a Confederate victory.
On May 13, 1865, the last battle of the Civil War was fought involving Avent’s unit. It lasted seven hours and covered several miles and came to be known as the Battle of Palmito Ranch (or Palmito Hill). It pitted about 300 Confederates against about 900 Federals and was a Confederate victory.
Marr Date31 Jan 1867
Marr PlaceAtacosa, Bexar County, Texas
ChildrenCharlotte Amelia (1869-1961)
Selina Harriet (1871-1957)
Mary Jane (Died as Child)
William Marion (1873-1954)
Andrew Jackson (1876-1909)