Spouses
Birth Date1705
Birth PlaceSussex County, Virginia
OccupationJudge
Death Date15 Aug 1755 Age: 50
Death PlaceSussex County, Virginia
Misc. Notes
"Justice" in 1754. "Sussex Co., VA, Order Book (1754-1756)" - John Avent qualified as 'Justice'. Ibid. (1754-1807), p.1 - 30 May 1754, John Avent listed as one of the 'Justices' presiding.
On 13 Oct 1727 he received a grant of land in Brunswick Co., VA (Land Patent Book 13:179), so must have been born on or before 1706.
Sussex Co., VA Will Book "A" (1754-1764) p. 36:
Last Will and Testament of John Avent, of Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co., VA, dated 18 Aug 1755, proved 10 Nov 1755. Mentions son John, wife Margaret.
Marr Dateabt 1734
Marr PlaceSurry County, Virginia