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Franklin Capen Avery

Franklin Capen Avery

Male 1849 - 1923  (74 years)  Submit Photo / DocumentSubmit Photo / Document


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  • Name Franklin Capen Avery 
    Born 8 Apr 1849  Ledyard, Cayuga, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Library book: The Groton Avery Clan 02326 
    Biographical Information 1879 
    In 1873 Franklin surveyed the town of Fort Collins, Colorado. In 1879 he built a stone house which remained in the family until 1962 when it was sold after the death of his son Edgar. Today it has been preserved and serves as a history museum known as "The Avery House". 
    Avery House, Ft. Collins.
    Avery House, Ft. Collins.
    Avery House, Ft. Collins.
    Occupation Franklin founded the Larimer County Bank which became known as the First National Bank. He served as bank president from 1881 until 1910. 
    First National Bank of Ft. Collins advertisement.
    First National Bank of Ft. Collins advertisement.
    North Park Union, Walden & Larimer County, Colorado, February 8, 1901, page 1.
    Died 24 Apr 1923  Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Franklin Capen Avery Death
    Franklin Capen Avery Death
    Franklin Capen Avery Death
    Franklin Capen Avery Obituary
    Franklin Capen Avery Obituary
    Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado, 05 May 1923, Saturday, Page 1
    Franklin Capen Avery Dies In California
    Franklin Capen Avery Dies In California
    Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado, 25 Apr 1923, Wednesday, Page 1
    Franklin Capen Avery Dies In California, Continued From Page 1
    Franklin Capen Avery Dies In California, Continued From Page 1
    Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado, 25 Apr 1923, Wednesday, Page 3
    Buried 1 May 1923  Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Siblings 4 siblings 
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I39559  Nagel
    Last Modified 19 Jan 2020 

    Father Edgar Avery,   b. 29 Aug 1820, Ledyard, Cayuga, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1886, Greeley, Weld, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Eliza Keith Worthing,   b. 25 Nov 1826, Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1897, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Family ID F12354  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Edson,   b. 18 May 1851, Scipio, Cayuga, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1925, Denver, Denver, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Edgar Delano Avery,   b. 9 Feb 1877, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1961  (Age 84 years)  [Birth]
     2. Ethel Elizabeth Avery,   b. 29 Apr 1878, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 May 1934, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)  [Birth]
     3. Marietta Louise Avery,   b. 29 Jan 1882, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1975, Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)  [Birth]
     4. Infant Daughter Avery,   b. 27 Dec 1883,   d. 27 Dec 1883  (Age 0 years)
     5. Infant Son Avery,   b. 12 Jun 1886,   d. 22 Aug 1886  (Age 0 years)
    Last Modified 17 Jun 2019 
    Family ID F12355  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart