OBITUARY for JAMES AVERY
1824-1906
(from Walnut Valley Times, El Dorado, KS)
brother of Jane Avery Ward

James P. Avery, died April 13, 1906
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Melinda McIntire in El Dorado

Mr. Avery was born in Booneville, Oneida county, New York [actually Temple, NH] and was 81 years, 10 months and 9 days old at his death. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church and has lived a consistent and devoted Christian life. He was a happy, a cheerful disposition; he was an optimist and no matter how dark today, tomorrow would be bright and beautiful. This was the dominant note of his life and character and remained to cheer him even to the hour of his death.

He leaves to mourn an excellent and loving father, five children four girls in New York and Mrs. Melinda McIntire of El Dorado. Mr. Avery came to Kansas only a little more than a year ago and made his home with his daughter here.

Funeral services will be held at Mrs. McIntire's home Sunday April 15 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. F. C. Fay assisted by Rev. J. J. Griffin, Interment will follow in Belle Vista cemetery.

Provided by Laura Painter, g-g-g-granddaughter; James Avery was a stone mason by trade. See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67255737/james-p.-avery