Elroy M. Avery

1844–1935 (age 91)

politician and historian

Biography

Elroy M. Avery (1844–1935) blended devoted public service with a lifelong love of history, bringing a scholarly eye to the stories of the communities he served as a politician and chronicler.

His decades of writing preserved the deeds of citizens and institutions, ensuring that future generations could find inspiration in the past while honoring the ideals he championed.

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