Category:John W. Avery
New York shiip stores and general grocery business. Collector and disburser of earnings for pilots.  | |||||
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| Date of birth | 1814 New York City | ||||
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| Date of death | 26 March 1891 Brooklyn | ||||
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English: Media related to John W. Avery, (April 2, 1814 – March 24, 1891) was a well-known merchant from Brooklyn, New York who was in business there for over fifty years. He volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. He became a respected Union officer, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel, who commanded the 8th Regiment National Guard Infantry (formerly the 8th Regiment, New York State Militia), known as the Washington Greys He is best known for being in the New York Army National Guard and as one of the first Wholesale grocery store in New York City. The store served as the regular headquaters for the New York Sandy Hook Pilots.
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