Francis AVANT was born ca.1775-1790 in Marion County, SC(or nearby
county)  He married Elizabeth CASE ca. 1808-1809.  Elizabeth CASE is the
daughter of John & Lucy CASE.  Offspring of the couple are:  Catherine
M. Avant, b. 1810
who m. David D. Dumas; Mary Avant b. bef 1814 who m. James Downes; Nancy

Ann Avant b.15 Jan 1815 who married John G. O'Neal; Lucy T. Avant b. ca.

1818 who married William H. Hall; Nathan T. Avant b. 1820 who married
Theodocia Wilson and John C. Avant b. 1822 who married Nancy D.
Meredith.

I am seeking information on Francis AVANT's parentage.  Believe him to
be the son of John AVANT who was the son of Jonathan AVANT who was the
son of Caleb AVANT.  Looking for confirmation.  Francis AVANT died
before 1828 leaving his widow, his oldest daughter and his other 5 minor

children.  At some point between John C. Avant's birth (youngest child)
and 1828 the family left Marion County, SC and made their way to Dallas
County, AL.  I find court records of Elizabeth CASE AVANT having a
guardian appointed for the minor children when she remarried a Charles
LEOPARD ca. 1827./1828.  Seeking information that would pinpoint Frances

AVANT's death date and estate.

Suggestions and information welcome.  Will share what information I have

on his descendants.

Carol Smith
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