John Avery, Jr.
| John Avery Jr. | |
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| 1st Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | |
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In office January 1, 1780 – June 7, 1806 |
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| Preceded by |
Samuel Adams (as Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay) |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan L. Austin |
| Deputy Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay |
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In office June 21, 1776 – January 1, 1780 |
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| Preceded by | John Lowell |
| Succeeded by | None |
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| Born | September 2, 1739 |
| Died |
June 7, 1806 (aged 66) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Cushing |
| Children | Mary, Sarah, Deborah, John, Betsey, Lucy, Peggy Cushing, Lucy, Mary A. Smith, Thomas Hancock |
| Alma mater | Harvard College, 1759 |
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John Avery Jr. (September 2, 1739 – June 7, 1806) was an American politician who served as the 1st Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Avery's was a direct descendant of Dr. William Avery from Barkham, Berkshire, England. Dr. William Avery immigrated to Dedham, Massachusetts in 1650.
Avery was born to John and Mary (Deming) Avery on September 2, 1739.
Avery married Mary (Polly) Cushing in April 1769, they had ten children.
Avery was a member of the Sons of Liberty.
Avery had served as Deputy Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay under Samuel Adams. Avery defeated Adams at the polls to be the first Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Avery died on June 7, 1806.
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