From the History of Lorain County, 1916:
"Several generations of the Avery family have lived in Lorain County and have performed their part as citizens with spirit and credit to themselves. The name is one of the most honored in the rural district of the county and one of the older living representatives is William E. Avery whose fine farm home is situated in the vicinity of Wellington. William E. Avery had the advantage of the schools in Pittsfield Township during the '50's and early '60s and has always appreciated the fine training which he received at home under the direction of his father. He also attended the Wellington Academy and completed his education by a business course at Oberlin.
Mr. and Mrs. Avery were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and affiliated with the Knights and Ladies of Security. In politics a republican, was active in local affairs, served as a member of the election board and as school director and for a number of years was president of the school board.
Mr. Avery acquired the interests of the other heirs in the old homestead in Pittsfield Township, "The Old Brick", and now has a fine farm of nearly ninety-five acres, and gives his entire time and attention to the business of general farming."
William Avery died in 1923 and his wife, Sarah, died January 17, 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Avery are buried in the south cemetery, Pittsfield.
Mary Elizabeth Avery married William Worthing. They had five children. three adopted. After her husbands death she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Franklin Avery was born 1846 in Pittsfield, Ohio and married Mary Ann. They had five children, Carlos, Amos, Etta, Percy, Archer and Blanche. Franklin owned race horses and was a sulky driver. He was murdered in Florida by his groom. Franklin's body was brought back to Pittsfield where he was buried with great ceremony, pall bearers wore stove pipe hats like Abraham Lincoln's. He and his daughter Etta are buried in the South cemetery Pittsfield. Mary Ann, his wife, moved to Minnesota after his death to be with her son, Carlos, and was buried there.
Harriet Avery married Frank Gifford and they lived in Pittsfield, Ohio.
They had two sons, Walter and Edgar.
Charles F. Avery was born in Pittsfield Township October 9. 1850 and married Martha Preston, daughter of Elizabeth Flatters and William Preston,. February 1, 1872. They had four children, Lewis, Leland, Phebe, and Floyd.
Charles F. Avery farmed in Pittsfield until 1900 when he retired and moved to Oberlin. Mr. and Mrs. Avery were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pittsfield. Mr. Avery was a democrat and for a number of years filled an office on the Pittsfield school board.
From the obituary of Charles F. Avery:
"After leaving Pittsfield', Mr. and Mrs. Avery lived at 29 N. Park Street, Oberlin. Ohio for twenty-two years, where Mr. Avery followed his trade as a carpenter. He was a kind and helpful neighbor, loved children and was ever ready to aid those about him. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church, having joined the Pittsfield Church in 1888. Coming to Oberlin he united with the First M.E. Church and took an active part in Church and Sunday School work and was treasurer of his class. While in Pittsfield he served as president of the Anti-Saloon League for a number of years."
Charles F. Avery died February 18, 1923 and his wife, Martha, died October 25, 1936. and they are buried in the South Cemetery, Pittsfield