Waightstill Avery
Politician
1741 – 1821
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Who was Waightstill Avery?
Waightstill Avery was an early American lawyer and soldier. He is noted for fighting a duel with future U.S. president Andrew Jackson in 1788.
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- Born
- May 10, 1741
Groton - Education
- Princeton University
- Lived in
- Connecticut
- North Carolina
- Died
- Mar 13, 1821
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on July 23, 2013
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