Charles Avery
(1784-1858)

abolitionist, lay churchman, and philanthropist

Died aged c. 74

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Avery College. To the south, at Nash and Avery Streets, stood Avery College. Founded in 1849 by Charles Avery (1784-1858), Methodist lay preacher, philanthropist, abolitionist, to provide a classical education for Negroes.

619 Ohio St., North Side, Pittsburgh, PA, United States where they founded