John Avery
born March–May 1792
  in Northumberland
died very roughly 1862

Name from son Edward's baptism record, where he is said to be a 'pitman', living on Slush Row, Chester-le-Street.

1841 census: living in Little Lumley with wife and children. Age is 50[–54] and place of birth is outside county. Occupation is given as coal miner.

1851 census: living in Little Lumley with wife and children. Age is 58 and place of birth is Northumberland. Occupation is given as coal miner.

1861 census: living in Quality Row, Little Lumley with wife and son. Age is 69 and place of birth is Northumberland. Occupation is given as labourer.