Edward Avery (judge)
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Edward Avery (February 20, 1790 – June 27, 1866) was a lawyer from Wooster, Ohio, United States, who was an Ohio State Senator and served on the Ohio Supreme Court from 1847 to 1851. He later helped found the College of Wooster and the Wooster Cemetery.
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Edward Avery | |
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Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | |
In office February 6, 1847 – March 1, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Reuben Wood |
Succeeded by | Rufus P. Ranney |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the Wayne County district | |
In office December 6, 1824 – December 3, 1826 | |
Preceded by | Thomas McMillan |
Succeeded by | Joseph Larwill |
Personal details | |
Born | (1790-02-20)February 20, 1790 Stamford, Connecticut, US |
Died | June 27, 1866(1866-06-27) (aged 76) Wooster, Ohio, US |
Resting place | Wooster Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | Jane Galbreath Gennetta Marie Sherwood |
Children | one |
Alma mater | Yale University |
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