William Avery (Massachusetts politician)

William Avery (circa 1622[a]-March 18, 1686) represented Dedham, Massachusetts, in the Great and General Court.

[3] Avery was a blacksmith, medical doctor, and original proprietor of Deerfield, Massachusetts.

[2] Avery was the first educated physician in Dedham,[1] though it is not known when exactly he began practicing.

[1] His second wife was Mrs. Mary Tapping (née Woodmansey).

[1] He had a son, also named William, who was a blacksmith.