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Alphonso Calhoun Avery
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| Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
| In office 1888–1896 |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1866 |
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| Born | September 11, 1835 Swan Ponds, Burke County, North Carolina |
| Died | June 13, 1913 (aged 77) Morganton, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of North Carolina |
| Occupation | Jurist, military officer, politician |
| Known for | lawyer, Confederate military officer, and politician in North Carolina |
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Alphonso Calhoun Avery (born September 11, 1835 – died June 13, 1913) was an important person from North Carolina. He was a lawyer, a soldier in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, and a politician.
During the Civil War, he served as a major. He worked for famous generals like Daniel Harvey Hill and John Bell Hood. After the war, he became very active in politics in North Carolina.
Early Life and Education
Alphonso Calhoun Avery was born on September 11, 1835. His family lived in a place called Swan Ponds in Burke County, North Carolina. He had brothers, including William Waightstill Avery and Isaac Avery.
He went to the University of North Carolina. In 1857, he earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts. After college, he studied law. He learned from Chief Justice Pearson, who was a very important judge in North Carolina.
Military Service
Avery joined the 6th North Carolina regiment. He started as a 1st lieutenant and later became a captain.
During the Civil War, he was promoted to major. He worked as an assistant inspector general. This meant he helped check on the soldiers and their equipment. He served on the teams of General Daniel Harvey Hill and General J. B. Hood.
Political Career
After the Civil War, Avery became involved in politics.
- In 1866, he was chosen to be a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made.
- In 1868, he was elected to the state senate. However, he was not allowed to take his seat.
- In 1875, he helped write new rules for North Carolina. This happened at a special meeting called the Constitutional Convention.
- From 1878 to 1888, he worked as a judge. He served on the Superior Court.
- From 1888 to 1896, he became an even higher judge. He was a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the state.
- In 1896, he tried to be re-elected as a judge but did not win.
Later Life and Legacy
Alphonso Calhoun Avery passed away in Morganton, North Carolina on June 13, 1913.
His family home is still famous today. It is known as the Alphonse Calhoun Avery House. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it is an important historical building.
His old papers and writings are kept safe. They are at the Louis Round Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
His daughter, Gladys Avery Tillett, also became very active in politics. She worked for women's right to vote. She also supported the Equal Rights Amendment. She even worked for the United States with UNESCO.
