This is my personal coments. I appreciate and want to thank everyone
who provided me the information to do this time line.
1659 - Thomas Berry was born in 1659, and died in 1700 in Northumberland
County, Virginia. He married Margaret Smyth(e). We do not know Margaret's
maiden name because she was married to a Thomas Smythe before she married
our Thomas Berry. (Found on Linda Duncan's web site: She was married
before Thomas Berry.) When Margaret died who did Thomas Berry marry?
Thomas Berry's wife presumed to have died and he remarried by Nov 1694
- after which they relocated to Wiccomico Parish.
1678 - (Lindsay O. Duvall, Virginia Colonial Abstracts-Series 2, Vol.
I Northumberland County, Virginia 1678-1713 p 4.) Page 26 Thomas Smyth
one of the orphans of Richard Smyth, dec'd. choose his brother William
Smyth as guardian.
It is worth mentioning at this time that Margaret's first husband Thomas
Smythe's father Richard Smythe's brother was William Smythe married
to a Frances Walters. Frances Walter's father was named Roger Walters.
In Roger Walters will dated 1669, he leaves land to his son also named
Roger stating that if he dies without issue the land goes to his wife
Frances. Reference: part of a patent granted to Roger Walters for 1000
acres, which he in his will of 29 Dec. 1669 bequeathed to "his
son Roger Walters and Francis the wife of Wm Smythe equally to be divided
between them." the said Roger the son dieing without issue his
part descended to Francis, which Francis and her husband Wm by deed
dated 14 Feb 1682/3 sold to Thomas Berry 300 acres. This land grant
extends later in 1708 to Thomas Berry's sons.
Bef 1683 - Thomas Berry married before 9 Jan 1683 when his oldest
son Thomas II was born. Who was Thomas Berry's born in 1659 father,
needs more research.
Abt 1682/1683 Thomas Berry and wife Margaret Unknown maiden name Smythe's
children: Thomas, Margaret, and John Berry. It makes sense that Thomas
Sr named a son after himself, and that their daughter was named after
his wife, but we do not know where the name John came from as yet.
1683 - Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume I, Northumberland County
Record of Births, 1661-1810, Page 409 St Stephens Parish. Thomas Berry
son to Thomas was born Jan 9, 1683. This is probably true.
Thomas Berry Sr's son: Thomas Berry birth Jan 9, 1683, he died 1742
in Northumberland County, Virginia. He married Patience Unknown in Northumberland
County, Virginia (Source: 1 James F. Lewis and J Motley Booker, M.D.,
Northumberland County Virginia Wills and Administrations 1713-1749),
(Northumberland County, Virginia, 1967) 2) Lindsay O. Duvall, Virginia
Colonial Abstracts-Series 2, Vol. I Northumberland County, Virginia
1678-1713, (Southern Historical Press, Easley, South Carolina, 1979).
What is Thomas Berry's wife Patience's maiden name?
Abt 1685 Thomas Berry Sr's daughter was born: Margaret Berry. Confirmed
Birth and death date unknown. She married John Gill (Source: Lindsay
O. Duvall, Virginia Colonial Abstracts-Series 2, Vol. I Northumberland
County, Virginia 16878-1713. (Southern Historical Press, Easley, South
Carolina, 1979). I found information where a Thomas Gill married Margaret
Berry widow. Maybe Thomas Gill was John Gill's brother and he married
Margaret when John died. In these times it was noted that brothers take
care of their kin when the husband dies.
1686 - At a Northumberland Court of 19 May 1686 Constables were appointed
as follows: ... and Tho. BERRY for ye lower part of Fairfield Parish
... [Northumberland County Virginia Order Book 1678-98 Part 1 page 339]
Thos Berry may have married a second time. A Northumberland Co. Court
of 21 Nov 1694 states that 'Upon the petition of Thomas Berry who married
Margarett ye Relict of Thomas Smyth dec'd ... Adm granted him on the
estate of the sd Thomas Smyth ... [Northumberland County Virginia Order
Book 1678-98 Part 2 page 473.
Abt 1687 - Thomas Berry Sr's son John Berry was born, death date unknown.
I do not have any information on this John.
Information on Thomas Berry Sr's, son Thomas born 1682.
1700 - Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume I, Northumbria Collectanea,
1645-1720, A-L, Page 538
Harcum, William witness Will of Thomas Berry April 15, 1700. Who was
William Harcum and was he married into the Berry family?
1704 Sept 20: (Lindsay O. Duvall, Virginia Colonial Abstracts-Series
2, Vol. I Northumberland County, Virginia 1678-1713 p 98) John Berry
orphan of Thomas Berry to serve Thomas Gill until 21. This Thomas Gill
is probably the Thomas Gill who married Margaret Berry daughter of Thomas
Berry and Margaret Smyth.
Bef 1707 Thomas Berry Sr's son Thomas married Patience Unknown. Children
are John, William, Thomas, Alice, Patience (married our John Ingram),
Sarah, Elizabeth and George.
1707 - (Lindsay O. Duvall, Virginia Colonial Abstracts-Series 2, Vol.
I Northumberland County, Virginia 1678-1713 p 112.) Court 18 Feb 1707
page 503 Thomas Berry Ack. Deed of indenture for Land, Patience his
wife by her attorney Richard Lattimore relinquishes her Roght of Dower,
to Thomas Gill.
1708 - From the Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume I, Northumbria
Collectanea, 1645-1720, A-L, Page 512 Church St Stephens Parish was
near the land of Thomas Berry Feb 17, 1708/9.
1708 - Harcum, Wm Wit deed Berry to Gill Feb 17, 1708/9. Could this
be Thomas Gill?
Thomas Berry Sr's daughter Margaret married a John Gill. We do not
know which Gill this was. The Thomas Gill mentioned below was b. abt
1672 d. abt 1739 so it could be him. Thomas Gill's father is Thomas
Gill Sr married Mary unknown. Thomas Gill's father was born in Northumberland
and resided at St. Stephen's parish. This puts him in the same location
as the Berry line.
According to Lawrence Perry, Thomas Gill m. widow Margaret Berry. This
is probably Thomas Berry Sr's daughter Margaret.
1711 - Virginia Genealogies #3 1600s-1800s cd #187 Virginia Colonial
Abstracts, Vol I, Northumbria Collectanea 1645-1720. Berry, Thomas.
Deed 17, Feb 1708/9 of Wicco parish, planter, sells Thomas Gill of St
Stephens parish cordwainer, for 4000 lb of tobacco and 1/2 part of land
late in tenure of Thomas Gill where he now liveth in St Stephens parish,
part of a patent granted to Roger Walters for 1000 acres, which he in
his will of 29 Dec. 1669 bequeathed to "his son Roger Walters and
Francis the wife of Wm Smythe equally to be divided between them."
the said Roger the son dieing without issue his part descended to Francis,
which Francis and her husband Wm by deed dated 14 Feb 1682/3 sold to
Tho Berry 300 acres, half the land thereof of this deed, to which Tho
Berry, father of the Tho Berry party to these presents, by his will
dated 15 April 1700, proved 17 July 1700, gave the said 300 acres to
his two sons Thomas and William Berry. The 300 acres adj a hickory near
the church, Wildey's land also adj 100 acres sold by Thomas Berry the
father in his life time to Nicho Parris out of the 300 acres. Deed signed
by Thomas Berry. Witnessed by William Harcum, John Berry, Fras McCormack.
Ack. by Thomas Berry and Patience his wife by her attorney Richard Lattimore.
Re-rec 17 Sept 1712 by Thomas Gill.
Remember Roger Walters was Frances's father. Frances Walters wife of
Wm Smythe who is father to Thomas Smythe who m. Margaret who m. Thomas
Berry. whew! Roger Walters Will dated Dec 29, 1669 leaves his son Roger
Walters and wife Frances some land.
Found Roger Walters m. Elinor Unknown: Children
1. Has Children Sarah Walters b: 1642
2. Has No Children Roger Walters (named after his father)
3. Has No Children Frances Walters (she married William Smythe, their
son Thomas Smythe m. a Margaret Unknown who later m. our Thomas Berry
Sr)
4. Has No Children Dorothy Walters
5. Has No Children Elinor Walters (named after mother)
This information fits into our line.
1711 - Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume I, Northumbria Collectanea,
1645-1720, A-L, Page 575
Thomas Mayes of Great Wiccomico Parish P of A to his son Henry Mayes
of same parish to ack sale of 60 acres to Thomas Berry. March 18, 1711/12
18.160. Note: Who is Thomas Mayes and Henry Mayes?
1711 - Thomas of Wiccomico par Sells Thomas Berry of same parish, for
5500 lb tobo, 60 acres in Wicco par, on South side Great Wiccomico river.
This land sold by Jno Pinkard to Henry Mayes Oct 26, 1680 who left it
by will to Christopher Mayes who sold it to said Thomas Mayes by deed
dated Dec 19, 1710, who now sells it to Berry. Mar 18 1711/12. 18.158.
Note: Who is Christopher Mayes, and John Pinkard?
1723 - Old Churches, Ministers and Families, Vol. II, Article LXIII,
Parishes in King George, Page 186. Thomas Berry was listed as a Vestrymen
between the years 1723 and 1779.
This Thomas has to be Thomas Berry's son Thomas. I do not know who or
if he married. Kent Pusser, genealogy source:Thomas Berry's wife maybe
Elizabeth WASHINGTON. Need to verify.
1727 - Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume I, Northumberland County
Record of Births, 1661-1810, Page 411. Berry, William son to George
born March 11, 1727. Note: This is Thomas Berry's son George's son.
1728 - Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume I, Northumberland County
Record of Births, 1661-1810, Page 411 Berry, John son to George born
Dec 25, 1728. Note: This is Thomas Berry's son George's son.
1742 - Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol III, Robert Jones, Fleet's
Bay Northumberland County, Descendants Feb 11, John Berry sued Robert
Jones for his wife's part of Jeffery Gooch's estate. Oct 11, 1742 In
the difference between Spencer Ball, admin of Mrs Judith Jones, on behalf
of his children vs Zachary Taylor, of Orange County, guardian of John
Jones, orphan of Swan, the estate was divided by Robert Berry, Robert
Jones, Thomas Berry and Christopher Garlington. Note: This fits into
our line. Did John Berry marry Ann Gooch?
Robert Jones 1st married Jeffery Gooch's widow, Elizabeth. Jeffery
Gooch and Elizabeth had two daughters Grace and Ann Gooch. William Berry
m. Grace Gooch, see below.
William m. Grace Gooch. So this makes sense. See: Indenture made on
the 30th day of January, 1760 between William Berry and Grace his Wife
of Orange, County, North Carolina, parties of the first part, and John
Ingram, for _____ pounds. conveying _____ Deed Book 6 page 473.
1743 - Thomas Berry's will.
Son Thomas Berry plantation whereon he now lives during his natural
life and his wife's widowhood containing one hundred and fifty acres
by estimation bounded as followeth: to the line formerly Partin Hundall's
strait to the schoolhouse branch, thence to the main road and along
to the said road to Suttons corner dogwood tree, thence to "Scotland"
line. They make no waste and if the make waste of the land and timber
more than their proper use, land to go to my son John Berry.
Son John Berry neck of land called "Scotland Neck" and
a tract of land formerly Partin Hudnall's bounding along Lattimore's
line to the main branch and up the schoolhouse branch to his brother's
line, both the said tracts containing by estimation on hundred and
fifty acres and that parcel of land whereon my son Thomas Berry lives
after his death and his wife's widowhood.
Son William Berry plantation whereon I now live and the remainder
of my land adjoining by estimation two hundred acres. If my son William
should die before he comes of age or have lawful issue, his land to
my son George Berry.
Son Thomas Berry negro man Dick for his support during his natural
life, all that cattle in his possession and all my wearing clothes.
Son John Berry negro woman Hazar, negro man James, one feather bed
and furniture.
Daughter Alice Lattimore negro girl Nan and twenty pounds cash towards
buying another, one feather bed and furniture.
Daughter Patience Ingram negro woman Moll and negro girl Nell, one
feather bed and furniture.
Daughter Sarah Berry negro woman Lucy and negro girl Winnie, one
feather bed and furniture.
Daughter Elizabeth Forrester a negro girl Priscilla, one feather
bed and furniture, one cow with calf, one pied steer, four sheep,
one mulberry table, three white chairs, one black chair, three plates,
two dishes, two basins, one tankard, six spoons, one chest, one pot
and fry pan.
Granddaughter Barbery Lattimore negro girl Suckey.
Sons William and George Berry all the rest of my slaves, to be equally
divided between them when my son George comes of age of twenty years.
If either of my sons William or George should die before they come
of age, the survivor to have the other part of the slaves and their
increase.
Twenty pounds cash to be raised out of my personal estate by my executors
before division, to buy my son George Berry land. If my son George
Berry should die before he comes of age the money or land to go to
my son William.
All my personal estate to be equally divided between my two sons
William and George Berry and my daughter Sarah Berry when my son William
comes to the age of nineteen.
Daughter Sarah Berry shall have her dwelling on my plantation and
liberty to work her hands during her maiden life.
Son George to be kept at his learning and a trade of bricklaying
or store keeping which my executors shall think proper and to be brought
up by Travers Colston, gent.
Travers Colston, George Ball JR., David Lattimore and John Berry
executors.
CODICIL: dated 12 March 1742/43
If my son Thomas Berry is not satisfied with what I gave him and
he should bring suit or action to cause trouble, what I have given
him in land and personal estate to go to my son John Berry and that
Thomas receive a mill shilling for his part. Witness: John Gooch and
John Bowen.
1744 - Sept 10, 1744. John Berry and Ann his wife, William Berry and
Grace, his wife, coheirs of Jeffery Gooch dec'd with the consent of
Robert Jones, who m. Elizabeth, the widow of Jeffery, ask for a division
of the estate. Capt Robert Jones will was dated Aug 27, 1749; names
son Hezekiah, daus Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, and Margery. p212. From this
evidence I think John Berry married Ann Gooch.
1751 - VA Genealogies #3 1600s-1800s cd #187 p419
Charles Lattimore inherited his father's real estate he bought of John
Berry, July 8, 1751. John Berry convey to David Lattimore 110 acres
of land for eight thousand 90 pounds of crop given to John Berry by
his father Thomas Berry about March 1742. This could be David Lattimore
who married Alice Berry.
1755 - As Follows:
The Robertson Genealogy Exchange:
Granville, North Carolina, Deed Book B, 436/437
[122 John] Roberson/ to/ [William] Berry/ Examd./ March 1756
This Indenture made the third day of March in/ the twenty eighth year
of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second/ by the Grace of
God of Great Britain, France & Ireland King Defender of/ the faith
& and in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred/ &
fifty five between John Robeson and his wife Mary of Granville, County/
in the Colony & Dominion of North Carolina of the one part and William/
Berry of the other Part Witnesseth that the said John Robeson &
his wife/ Mary for and in consideration of of the sum of 55 pounds curt/
money of Virginia to him in hand paid at or before the Sealing and /
Delivery of the presents the Receipt whereof the said John Robeson/
& his wife Mary doth hereby acknowledge hath Granted Bargained/
and Sold Aliend Enfeoffd Released& Confirmed and by these presents/
doth Grant Bargain & Sell Alien Enfeoff Release & Confirmed
unto the Said/ William Berry his heirs & Assigns for ever all that
part of a tract of Land/ of six hundred and forty acres lying and being
in the County of Granville/ afore sd. on the West side of Little Creek
containing three hundred and/ twenty acres be the same more or less/
sd. tract of six hundred and forty acres was taken up by the said Israel
Roberson and Earl Granville's Grant obtain' for the same bearing date
the twenty fifth day of March/ one thousand seven hundred and forty
nine and also/ all the Reversion &/ Reversions Remainder and Remainders
Rents and services there of and also/ all the Estate Right Title property
Interest Claim & demand whatsoever/ of him the said John Robeson
& his wife Mary of in and the said/ Land and premises lying on the
west side of Little Crees aforesaid and/ of in & to every part &
parcel thereof To have and to hold the sd part/ and parcel of Land and
premises lying on the West side of Little Creek aforesaid and/ of in
& to every part& Parcel thereof to have and hold the sd part/
and parcel of Land and premises with the appurtenances unto the/ said
William Berry his heirs & assigns to the only proper use & behoof/
of him the said William Berry his heirs & assigns for ever. And
the said/ John Roberson and his wife Mary doth Covenant and Grant to
and with/ the said William Berry that the said John Roberson & his
wife Mary / the said divedent or parcel of Land and premises against
him &/ his heirs and assigns all & every other person &
persons will
war=/ rent and for ever defend by these presents unto the said William/
Berry his heirs and assigns for ever In Witness whereof/ the said John
Roberson and his wife Mary hath hereunt/ set/ f.2
set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and year first/ above
written.
Signed Sealed and Delivered John [his 1 mark] Roberson [L.S.]
in the presence of us Mary [ 1 mark] Roberson
[Tutorlind before signed] Charles Edwards
A court held for Granville County 4 March 1755./ John Roberson acknowledged
this Deed to be his act and Deed/ previous to which Mary his wife when
being first privately examined according to Law relinquished her Right
of Dower/ in the Lands by this Deed
1756 - Found in William and Mary Quarterly George Berry died Jan 3,
1756. This cannot be the Thomas Berry's son George. The dates don't
fit. See more information below of land transactions.
1760 - Indenture made the 25th day of August, 1760 between Mary Eaton
and Robert Jones, Junr. of North Carolina, Executor and Executrix of
the last Will and Testament of William Eaton, Gentleman, late of North
Carolina, dec'd parties of the first part, and George Berry of Brunswick,
County, for sixty pounds, conveying 144 acres on the south side of Wagua
Creek joining Tabbs line, the same being a part of a 244 acre tract
granted to John Scoggan of Prince George, County by letters of patent
dated November 21, 1734, which has descended to William Scoggan in fee
simple as brother and heir at law of the said Scoggan, dec'd. Witnesses
were Nathl. Edwards, W. Edwards and Daniel Nellbry
{his mark}. Indenture was acknowledged in court on September 22, 1760
by, Mary Eaton, and proved to be the act and deed of Robert Jones, Junr.
by oath of Nathaniel Edwards and Daniel Nollibry, and on October 27,
1760, further proved by the oath of William Edwards. Deed Book 6, page
564.
1760 - Indenture made the ____ day of ____, 1760 {date not given} between
William Scoggan and George Berry, witness that whereas William Eaton
at court held for the said County on the 22nd day of May, in the 26th
year of the reign of the King, did recover against the said William
Scoggan, as brother and heir in law of John Scoggan dec'd 100 pounds
sterling {and other sums} in that suit extended to be levied of 144
acres of land on south side of Wagua Creek joining Tabbs line, the same
being part of a 244 acre tract granted to John Scoggan 0f Prince George,
County by letters of patent dated November 21, 1734, which has descended
to the said William Scoggan in fee simple as brother and heir in law
of the said Scoggan, dec'd. and where as writ of Extent being issued,
a jury summoned, and inquisition made, James Parish, Gentleman Sheriff
of the said County did on the 16th day of July, 1753, the said land
and primisses.. to the said William Eaton deliver, to hold to the said
William Eaton until his debts and damages were paid and then to revert
to the said William Scoggan for 15 pounds paid by George Berry, conveying
the 144 acre tract. Signed by William Scoggan Indenture was acknowledged
in Court on October 27, 1760 by William Scoggan and Elizabeth, his wife,
appeared and relinquished her right to dower. Deed Book 6, psge 465.
1760 - Indenture made the 22th day of June, 1760, between Grace Berry
of Granville, county, North Carolina and George Berry. Deed Book 6,
page 531. Note: Grace Berry was married to William Berry. This George
maybe their son.
1760 - This is William Berry's wife Grace Gooch as follows: Indenture
made on the 30th day of January, 1760 between William Berry and Grace
his Wife of Orange, County, North Carolina, parties of the first part,
and John Ingram, for _____ pounds. conveying _____ Deed Book 6 page
473. As Follows: George Berry and Grace: Indenture Made the 22 day of
June, 1760 between Grace Berry of Granville, County, North Carolina
and George Berry [Deed Book 6.]
1761 - Indenture made the 14th day of February, 1761 between Richard
Swanson of Edgecombe, County, North Carolina, and George Marshall, for
50 pounds, conveying 150 acres on the Little fork of Red Oak Run, being
the same tract made over by deed from Richard Swanson to Edward Swanson,
dated April 1, 1736. Witnesses were William Scogin, George Berry and
Elizabeth Scogin. Indenture and Receipt were acknowledged in court on
August 24, 1761, by Richard Swanson, and Sarah Swanson, the mother,
and Olive Swanson, the wife, appeared and relinquished their right to
dower. Deed Book 6, page 731.
1761 - William and Mary Quarterly: William Berry died July 25, 1761.
1762 - George and Sarah Berry Clayton bought land in Mecklenburg Co.,
NC in 1762. Note: Thomas Berry's daughter Sarah married George Clayton.
1763 - Book 7, page 373. This Indenture made the twenty first Day of
September in the Year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred
and sixty three between George Clayton of the one part and Charles Clayton
of the other part. The said George Clayton for and in Consideration
of Natural
Love and Effection which he hath & do bear unto the said Charles
Clayton his son and also for the better maintainance & perferment
of the said Charles Clayton doth grant unto the said Charles Clayton
a certain tract of land & a negro fellow named Arribin lying and
being in Brunswick containing by estimation seven hundred and thirty
eight acres. Begining at Vaughans Line thence to Pools line, thence
to Major's line, thence to Griffins line to Fishers line & then
to the Beaver Pond Branch. Witness: John Ingram, John Love, James Love.
My note: As we know Thomas Berry's daughter Patience married John Ingram.
This ties the Berry line to the Ingram line. Their daughter Mary married
to James Love.
1766 - Not verified. Found cd 174 Virginia Vital Records #1 1600s-1800s
Thomas Berry, son to John and Judith Berry, was born May 6, 1766.
1767 - Book 9, page 31. From George Clayton, Charles Clayton, and Nanny
Clayton to Drury Stith all of St. Andrews' Parish Brunswick Co. for
two hundred fifty pounds a tract of land containing seven hundred and
twenty seven acres on the south side of the Beaver branch of Wagua.
March 11, 1767.
1768 - I do not know where this John Berry is in our line.
# Name: John BERRY
# Sex: M
# Birth: ABT 1740
# Reference Number: 568
Marriage 1 Judith KESTERSON b: 6 JUN 1745 in Northumberland VA
* Married: ABT 1768 in Northumberland VA
Children
1. Has No Children Margaret BERRY b: 23 JAN 1769
2. Has No Children Hannah BERRY b: 20 OCT 1773
3. Has No Children John BERRY b: 28 DEC 1778
1779 - Library of Virginia Rank: Captain. Service: Army.
Available on microfilm. Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants, reels 1-29.
Biog./Hist. Note The act of the General Assembly passed on June 22,
1779, which established the Virginia Land Office, also provided for
the rewarding of lands promised as bounty for specified Revolutionary
War military service. The purpose of the bounty land system was to encourage
longer military service. In order to qualify for bounty land, a soldier
had to serve at least three (3) years continuously in the State or Continental
line. Militia service did not count. Servicemen submitted various documents
such as affidavits of commanding officers and fellow soldiers and discharge
papers in order to substantiate their service record. When the claim
was proved, the Governor's Office issued a certificate to the register
of the Land Office authorizing him to issue a warrant. The first warrant
was issued in 1782 and the last in 1876 as heirs of warrantees continued
to seek lands for additional service. Land awarded as bounty was in
the present-day states of Ohio and Kentucky.
Related Work The papers accumulated as proof of service are now part
of the records of the Executive Dept. Office of the Governor (RG#3)
and are called 'Bounty Warrants' if approved and 'Rejected Claims' if
disapproved. These records are housed in the Archives at the Library
of Virginia.
Note Certificate: Colonel John Gibson.
Voucher 1783.
Subject - Personal Berry, George.
1782 - Will of George Berry (1782) My note: This is the son of George
Berry, son to Thomas Berry, son to Thomas Berry Sr.
Source at Family History Center, Salt Lake City, Film #0,030,662, pages
353-354.
In the name of God amen I George Berry of Brunswick County being low
in body but - sound in mind and memory calling to mind it is once ordained
for all to die do make this my last will and Testament First I resign
my soul unto God who gave it hoping for salvation through Christ Jesus,
And my body to be decently interred at the Discretion of my Executors
and as for my worldly goods I disposed off as followeth.
Item I give unto William and George BERRY my sons the plantation whereon
I now live except four acres to them and their heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath unto my son John BERRY five acres of my above
disposed and excepted Land Including his shop to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah CLAYTON a negro wench
named Nell to her and her heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath all the rest of my estate of what sort what
sort soever not all ready disposed of to be equally divided between
my ten children that is to say Enoch, Betty, John, Thomas, Molly, Nancy,
William, Patience, Patty and George BERRY to them and their heirs forever.
Item and lastly I constitute Enoch and John BERRY Executors of this
my last will and Testament revoking all other will or wills whatsoever
as witness my hand seal this seventh day of September Anno Dom 1782
--
George BERRY (SS)
Signed and published before
Joseph LYELL
Gardner SCOGNAN(?)
Herod VAUGHAN
Brunswick County Court 25th Novm. 1782
This will was proved by the oaths of Joseph LYAL and Herod VAUGHAN
witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and upon the motion of Enoch
BERRY and John BERRY the Executors therein appointed and they having
given bond with Security and taken the oath according to Law Certificate
is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste End Drury STITH, ___
1783 - George Berry he may have married: Jane Carter m. George Berry
in Jan 1783; living in Northumberland in 1784. Genealogies of Virginia
Families Vol I Capt Thomas Carter and His Descendants cd 186 p628.
1783
Her real name is Elizabeth, Betty is a nickname per Mary Stickman.
Berry, Elizabeth
Spouse: Joseph Crook
Marriage Date: Jan 21, 1783
Location: Brunswick County, Virginia
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 0030659
1787 - Virginia Marriage Records, Marriage Bonds at Lawrenceville,
Brunswick County, Virginia. Virginia Vital Records #1, 1600s-1800's.
Ingram, Anne
Spouse: John Berry
Marriage Date: Apr 28, 1787
Location: Brunswick County, Virginia
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 0030659
1789 - 24 December 1789 Henry Morriss and Patience Berry. Married by
the Rev. Brown, Methodist. Minister's Returns P 355 Brunswick, County,
Virginia
1795 - Marriage Index: Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia,
WV 1728-1850
Berry, Patsey
Spouse: William Vaughan
Marriage Date: Nov 24, 1795
Location: Brunswick County, Virginia
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 0030659
1796 - The following was documented from Mary Ingram Stultz's book,
Ingram Family History. p 107.
On 22 Feb. 1796, a "Deed of Release" was executed by Patience
Ingram, widow of John Ingram whose will was previously recorded in this
section. The release reveals further insight into this family.
1797 - This Indenture made and entered into upon this second day of
March in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and ninety
Seven between Washington Croft and Polly (note this should be Molly)
his wife of the County of Brunswick in the Commonwealth of Virginia
of the one part & Sterling Tucker of the same County of the other
part Witnesseth, that the said Washington Croft and Polly his wife for
and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds Current Money of Virginia
to them in hand paid . . . by the said Sterling Tucker . . . do hereby
bargain sell, alien, convey enfeoff grant and absolutely confirm to
the said Sterling Tucker . . . a certain tract or parcel of Land, Situate
lying & being in the County of Brunswick aforesaid containing by
estimation one hundred forty four acres be the same more or less and
bounded as followeth vizt. Beginning on Waqua Creek at a corner between
he Lands of the said Sterling Tucker being the lower tract which he
purchased of Thomas Croft decd. and the Land of Thomas Simmons Infant
Son of Henry Simmons deceased and adjoining the Land of Hartwell Tucker
thence along the said Thomas Simmons line to the line of Land of Theophilus
Field thence along the line of the Land of the said Theophilus Field
to the lower line of the upper tract of Land of the said Sterling Tucker
which he purchased of the said Thomas Croft and which Land formerly
belonged to Burgess Wall deceased thence along the said Sterling Tuckers
last mentioned line, to the line of the Land of Benjamin Harris son
of Matthew Harris decd. thence along the last mentioned line to the
line of the Land of Hartwell Tucker and thence along his line to the
beginning . . . Signed by Washington Croft and Mary (Molly Berry)Croft
and witnessed by Richd. Gregory as to W. Croft and Hartwell Tucker Christopher
Rives, David Tucker, Jr. and Thomas Jolley.
Northumberland Births and deaths VA Genealogies #1 or 2 or 3
Jan 9, 1683 Thomas Berry son to Thomas Berry
May 13, 1691 William Berry son to Thomas Berry
Jan 3, 1756 George Berry died
Oct 6, 1758 Ann born to William and Eliz Berry
Jan 12, 1761 George son born to William and Eliz Berry
July 25, 1761 William Berry died
Dec 25, 1728 John Berry son to George Berry
Nov 19, 1730 Margaret dau to George Berry
March abt 1734 Thomas Berry son to George Berry
More to come.