Waightstill Avery | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1741 Groton, Connecticut, British America |
| Died | March 15, 1821 (aged 79) Morganton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1779-1781 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Burke County Regiment |
| Commands | Jones County Regiment |
| Spouse(s) | Leah Probart Francks |
Waightstill Avery (10 May 1741 – 15 March 1821) was an early American lawyer and officer in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolution. He is noted for fighting a duel with future U.S. president Andrew Jackson in 1788.