He was born in Rives, Henry, MO. Son of Rev. Henry and Elizabeth GREEN AVERY

married 3 July 1860 in Cumberland Co., TN. to Rhoda Augusta DODGE



Clinton MO - Sudden Death - Angus C. Avery Expires of Heart Failure - Angus C. Avery, long one of Clinton's most venerated residents, was suddenly called from earth at 11:30 Monday morning, September 18th. For about a week he had been confined to his home from the effects of a severe cold but serious results were not apprehended. His son Walter was down from Kansas City Sunday, but returned thinking his father would soon recover from the indisposition. He had been subject to heart trouble, but Sunday night slept better than usual, and sat up Monday morning chatting with his wife and daughter and neighbors who came in. Just before his death he walked to the bath room and on his return sat down in his chair gasping for breath. A moment later he breathed his last. Mr. Avery was perhaps the oldest native born resident of this county, having opened his eyes in Henry county when it was known as Rives county Jan. 26, 1836, being therefore 75 years, 7 months and 23 days of age. His father was Rev. Henry Avery, a pioneer minister of this section, who died in 1845. He was educated in the common schools and attended Union Hill Academy, and Burritt college, both in Tennessee, and the Missouri State University, later graduating from the law department of Cumberland University in Tennessee. He practiced as a lawyer in Clinton until the war broke out, when he engaged in real estate business, in which for many years he was very successful. In 1860, he was married to Miss Rhoda Dodge, who survives him. One daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Freund, has made her home with her parents and was with her mother during his last moments. Besides these, survive the following children: August D., who is now in Germany on a trip around the world; Wm. H., of Los Angeles, Howard G., of Norfolk, Va., Herbert D., of Canon City, Colo., Angus B., of Shreveport, La., Walter W., of Kansas City; and another daughter, Mrs. Clara B. Arnold, of Denver, Colo. In the vigorous years of his business life, Mr. Avery was prominent and progressive as a citizen and a leader in all measures for the upbuilding of Clinton, showing not only public spirit but liberality in encouraging every enterprise. He was a moving spirit in the building of what is now known as the M. K. & T. railway, serving as a director and refusing the compensation to which he was entitled, besides giving considerable right of way. He was a devout member of the Baptist church being always actively interested in directing and prospering its work and aiding it in every way in his power at all times. he was faithful and unswerving in his love for Him Who died to save; and his wise council, his unselfish devotion and his continued presence will all be missed by the congregation which has looked upon him as a patriarch.