The Avary family has deep roots in the early colonial America. Mary (Mattie) Avary was my great, great grandmother. She died at a young age. I know Mary Whittier Avary who lives near Chapel Hill, NC. She has extensive records on Avary family including the living person named Archer Avary. In the area around Augusta, GA. lived many of my relatives including the Collins, Flanigans, Avay's and Stanfords.