Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameAVENT, Benjamin Ward 
, G Grandson
, G GrandsonBirth Date22 Jan 1796
Birth PlaceNash County, North Carolina
Death Date2 Dec 1851 Age: 55
Death PlaceYalobusha County, Mississippi
FlagsSlave Owner
FatherAVENT, Maj. William Isham (1748-1811)
MotherWARD, Sarah (~1766-~1844)
Misc. Notes
Benjamin was a slave owner. At his death his estate included the following enslaved persons:
1 Hagar, born 1783, stated value $86
2 Bridget, born 1792, stated value $200, passed to Elizabeth B. Bridgers
1 Hagar, born 1783, stated value $86
2 Bridget, born 1792, stated value $200, passed to Elizabeth B. Bridgers
Spouses
Birth Date4 May 1800
Birth PlaceHalifax County, North Carolina
Death Date1876 Age: 75
Death PlaceYalobusha County, Mississippi
Marr Date19 Dec 1816
Marr PlaceHalifax County, North Carolina
ChildrenMary Ann Penelope
William Ruthven (1821-1878)
Benjamin Franklin (1829-1895)
Thomas Ely (1836-1918)
Joseph James Lawrence (1842-1902)
Charles B. (1844-1926)