John Avery (politician)

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John Avery
From 1896's An Illustrated Congressional Manual.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by	Samuel M. Stephenson
Succeeded by	William S. Mesick
Member of the Michigan Board of Health
In office 1880–1893
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office 1869–1870
Personal details
Born	(1824-02-29)February 29, 1824 Watertown, New York, US
Died	January 21, 1914(1914-01-21) (aged 89) Greenville, Michigan, US
Resting place	Forest Home Cemetery Greenville, Michigan
Alma mater	Cleveland Medical College
Profession	Physician
Military service
Allegiance	United States (Union)
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	1862-1865
Rank	Major (Surgeon)
Unit	21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	March to the Sea Carolinas Campaign

John Avery (February 29, 1824 – January 21, 1914) was a physician and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1893 to 1897.