of Mason County, Kentucky and Daviess & Henry County, Indiana
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1. James Madison BERRY [s/o Henry BERRY Jr. & Mary Ann BERRY of Mason Co., KY]
b. c.1810 Mason Co., KY
d. 1845 Washington Twp., Daviess Co., IN
m. 1832 Mason Co., KY
Julia Ann BERRY [d/o William Conway BERRY & Nancy Simpson MUSGROVE]
b. 11 Dec 1811 Mason Co., KY
d. 17 Feb 1888 Henry Co., IN
Soon after their marriage in 1832 James and Julia moved from Mason Co., KY to Washington Twp., Daviess Co., IN where James was a contractor and built the first brick courthouse there.
1840 Census:
James M. Berry died in Washington Twp., Daviess Co., Indiana in 1845.
"Julia A. Berry, daughter of William and Nancy Berry, was born in Mason County, Kentucky, December 11, 1811. She was married to J. M. Berry in 1832, and moved to Washington, Davies county, Ind., where her husband built the first court house of that county. She was left a widow in 1845 and she and her two children C. A. and A. J. Berry moved back to her Kentucky home. She was married to William M. Peed in 1850 and assumed the duties of step mother to ten children. How well and faithfully she performed these duties can be attested by them. William Peed and family moved to Henry county, Indiana, in 1856 and settled on Flat Rock. She was left a widow a second time, her husband dying April 15, 1879. She has since made her home with her son Alex. Berry, where she died Feb. 18, 1888. Aged 76 years 2 months and 7 days. One son, Madison Peed was the result of her last marriage. She had looked forward with bright anticipations to a visit from him ere this, but a Kind Providence has provided a meeting for them where there will be no separation. In her last moments she spoke of seeing this beloved one. The subject of this obituary was converted and joined the Baptist church under the preaching of Rev. Norris, in 1842. She remained a member of that church until 1880 when she united with the Christian church at Bethel, Indiana. In her home life she always manifested a sweet and patient disposition. She was never known to be angry, but always caring for her family with untiring care. She was very happy on her death bed. She requested that some one sing to her "O, Come Angel Band" and "Sowing the Seed," while this was being done she tried to sing with them, at the same time shouting the praises of "Him who hath loved us and died that we might live." She was ready to go, at times saying, "O, why can't I go now." So close to unselfish Christian life. There are left two sons, C. A. and A. J. Berry, fourteen grandchildren, [?] great-grandchildren - one sister and brother and six step children --John, J. L. and Frank Peed, Mrs. S. Fletcher, Mrs. Mag. Stafford and Hanna Self, who is living in Texas. May the seed sown in the hearts of these who are left bring forth much fruit to the glory of God." (New Castle Indiana Courier, Fri Mar 2, 1888)
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Julia Ann BERRY married her second husband William M. PEED on 19 Feb 1850 at Mason Co., KY
William M. PEED [son of Richard PEED, Sr. & Hannah GRIFFIN]
b. 1811 Mason Co., KY
d. 15 Apr 1879 Henry Co., IN
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1.1 Charles Alexander 'Alex' BERRY [son of James Madison Berry and Julia Ann Berry] Alex must have been just an infant when his family moved from Mason Co., Kentucky to Daviess Co., Indiana in the 1830’s. In 1845 when Alex was about 10 years old his father died and his mother moved the family back to Mason Co., KY. In February 1850 Alex’s mother remarried and Alex apparently moved back to Daviess County (or did he remain there when his mother moved back to KY?) where he was living in the home of William Hyatt by the summer of 1850. Alex married to Caroline Mathilda Bickley on Feb. 6, 1856 in Mason Co., KY. Also that year, Alex’s mother and step-father moved from KY to Henry Co., IN. Son William Madison Berry born November 9, 1957 in Daviess Co., IN. Son Charles M. Berry born in October 1858 (Daviess Co., IN or Mason Co., KY?). William Hyatt, with whom Alex lived as a young boy in 1850, may have moved to Madison Co., IN by 1858/59 as his son William Jr. may have been born there at that time. 1860 U.S. Federal Census: Washington Twp., Daviess Co., IN Alex moved his family to Henry County, IN in the early 1860’s. Son Matthew N. Berry born 18??. Son Luther L. Berry born about 1863, probably in Henry Co, IN. Alex’s wife, Caroline died about 1863-66 and Alex married to Mary Elizabeth Peed by 1866. Daughter Emma Jane Berry born Oct. 15, 1866 1870 U.S. Federal Census: Henry Twp. in 1870. Son Madison Berry born abt 1874/1875 1879 step-father, William Peed, died. 1880 U.S. Federal Census: Liberty Twp., Henry Co., IN Next door is Alex’s mother under her maiden and 1st husband’s name Alex raised Morgan horses in the New Castle area.
Daughter Effie May Berry born June 29, 1889. Son Carl Clifford Berry born July 4, 1891. Alex contracted typhoid pneumonia in November 1896 and died on December 3. His obituary from the ‘New Castle Indiana Democrat’, Friday December 11, 1896 reads: “Death of C. A. Berry - Charles A. Berry commonly known as "Alex," died last Thursday night after an illness of a few weeks. Mr. Berry came to this county from Kentucky a good many years ago. He was married and leaves a large family, all the children being grown. He was a great lover of fine horses and stock of all kinds and did much for this county in that line. The funeral which was held on Sunday afternoon was largely attended. Interment at South Mound.” His Death Certificate lists his parents as William Craig & Nancy Mogle but more recent evidence shows that he was the son of James Madison Berry & Julia Ann Berry (herself the daughter of William & Nancy Berry). b. c.1835 Mason Co., KY
m. (2nd) abt 1865/66
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C. Alex Berry
Andrew was about five years old when his father died in 1845 and his mother moved back to her home in Mason County, Kentucky. In 1850 Andrew was living with his mother & step-father in Mason Co. By 1860 he was living with his brother Charles Alexander back in Daviess Co., IN. Andrew moved to Henry County, Indiana, probably with his brother, in the early 1860's, their mother and step-father having settled there in 1856. Andrew was drafted as a Private in Co. A of the 110th Indiana Infantry in Henry Co. in 1865.
b. abt 1840 Washington Twp., Daviess Co., IN
d. 28 Feb 1888 Henry Co., IN
bur: Knightstown Cemetery, Henry Co., IN
m (1st) 11 Oct 1865 Henry Co., IN
Mary E. EDWARDS
Children:
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1.2.1 Minnie Pearl BERRY
m. (2nd) 22 Dec 1887 Henry Co., IN
Mary LOWERY
| 1.3 Madison 'Matt' B. PEED [s/o William M. PEED & Julia Ann Berry] Madison is a half-brother of C. A. BERRY & A. J. BERRY b. 15 Jun 1853 Mason Co., KY d. 27 Nov 1887 Meade Center, Meade Co., KS Death of Matt B. Peed "....Madison B. Peed died at his residence in this city, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27, at 5-30 o'clock, aged 34 years, 5 months and 12 days. Mr Pead was one of Meade Center's pioneers, having moved here from old Touzalin in June, 1885. He contracted among the first buildings that were erected in Meade Center. In January, 1886, he was elected first regular county clerk of Meade county, which office he filled with honor to himself and usfulness to the county. He has proven one of our best citizens, beloved by all who knew him. A member of the Knights of Pythias, he was ever faithful in practice of the tenents of that order. ..... The funeral services were conducted by Manaroya Lodge No. 40, K. of P., by whom the following resolutions of respect were passed:..." [Meade County Press Democrat, December 3, 1887] m. (1) 14 Nov 1875 Henry Co., IN m. (2) 28 Nov 1883 Henry Co., KY Children:
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b. 9 Nov 1857 Daviess or Madison Co., IN
d. 12 Jul 1943 Richmond, Wayne Co., IN
bur. South Mound Cemetery, Henry Co., IN
m. 1879
Rosetta WAYMIRE
b. 25 Feb 1861 Elwood, Madison Co., IN
d. 28 Mar 1922 near Mooreland, Henry Co., IN
bur. South Mound Cemetery, Henry Co., IN
About 1900, son Claud born in Rush Co., IN. Living at 708 W. Pratt St, Indianapolis w/mother-in-law in 1908 [or is this a younger brother named Madison?]. Settled in New Castle by 1920 {listed on LDS film #537737 Endowments for the dead, 1893-1970; heir indexes, 1924-1956; baptisms for the dead, 1941-1970} William married 3 times and died at the home of his daughter Sarah Brenneman.
"Milton -- William M. Berry, 85, brother of Carl Berry of Lewisville and New Castle and father of Mrs. Stella McMillen of New Castle, died late Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul Brenneman, 107 N. 16th St., Richmond.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Brenneman, Mrs. McMillen, and Mrs. Lena Moore of Milton; 2 sons, Ernest L. of Cleveland and Claud R. of Lake City, Fla.; 2 sisters in California; 2 brothers, Carl and Omer of California; 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Moore residence in Milton after noon Wednesday. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will be held in the Howard funeral home, Cambridge City, and burial will be in South Mound cemetery, New Castle." (Courier-Times, Tuesday, July 13, 1943, p.7)
Children:
- 1.1.1.1 Clarence Orvil BERRY (1880-1881)
- 1.1.1.2 Oscar Monrow BERRY (1882-1882)
- 1.1.1.3 Ernest Lee BERRY (1884-?)
- 1.1.1.4 Charles Elliot BERRY (1888-1906)
- 1.1.1.5 Stella Edith BERRY (1890-1966)
- 1.1.1.6 Adelina 'Lena' BERRY (1892-1977)
- 1.1.1.7 Ruth BERRY (1895-1895)
- 1.1.1.8 Claud Richard BERRY (1899-1972)
- 1.1.1.9 Sarah Elizabeth BERRY (1901-1979)
1.1.2 Charles M. BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Caroline Mathilda BICKLEY]
b. 9 Oct 1858 Washington Twp., Daviess Co., IN
d. 1 Nov 1903 New Castle, Henry Co., IN
m. (1st) 27 Nov 1884 New Castle, Henry Co., IN
Ella Elizabeth COLLINS [d/o John C. COLLINS/Sarah PORTER]
b. 31 Oct 1862 Dearborn Co., IN
d. 21 Nov 1902 New Castle, Henry Co., IN
Charles was listed as 8 months old on the 1860 census.
On the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Charles was living on Pennsylvania Ave., New Castle 128/142, birth listed as Oct 1858.
"...Charles M. Berry shot himself twice about 10 o'clock Saturday morning. The shots were fired with suicidal intent and he died next morning at 4 o'clock. He was the proprietor of the "Glee Club" saloon on East Street and head of the firm of Berry Bros., manufacturers of pop and mineral waters. Few men were better known in the community and he was regarded as a practical, hard-headed man whose last thought would be self-destruction.
Prior to the tragedy Saturday morning Mr. Berry had been driving about the town with Spence Bufkins, one of his employees, but went home, saying his wife was not feeling well. This was true as she was in bed with a nervous attack. Their two children were in the room when he arrived. He took off his coat, threw himself across the foot of the bed and pulled out his revolver. He said nothing to his wife and she knew nothing of his intention until she heard two shots in quick succession. Frightened almost out of her senses she reached for him and grasped the revolver, not knowing whether he intended to shoot at her or himself. She screamed and several neighboring women ran in to find Berry lying with two great holes in his left breast, from which blood was streaming. The first men to arrive were W. H. Abbott and Jay Province of Mt. Summit. The later was a very close friend of Berry, who said to him: "I'm in a bad fix Jay. I was not good to my wife," referring to his first wife, who died a year ago last spring.
Two physicians who had been called, arrived in a few minutes. An examination showed that both bullets had taken effect, one perforating the left lung and lodging under the skin of his back. It was seen at once that this would prove fatal and that death would result in a few hours. The injured man did not lose consciousness and talked freely to his friends who called, bout would not give any reason for his action other than he wanted to die.
Many surmises have been made as to the cause of the deed. Some say it was financial difficulties, others that it was brooding over his first wife, whom, he told different persons, he had not treated right. It is said that during the spiritualist's meeting at Chesterfield in August the attended one Sunday and had a conversation with the spirit of his departed wife, who talked with him of his past life, saying she was happy now and asking him to come to here. This, so the report goes, has weighted heavily on his mind ever since and on two or three occasions he has told friends that he was going "to shoot himself and end all his troubles." His threat was not taken seriously and nothing thought of it until the tragedy of Saturday morning. Many persons do not give this latter version much credence.
Mr. Berry had one child, Bonnie, aged seven, by his first wife. He married the wife who survives him three or four months ago. She is a daughter of Luther W. Modlin and this was her third marriage. Her second husband was Felix Veach, who also committed suicide, but they were not living together at the time. No trouble, however, is known to have occurred between Berry and her, the general opinion being that this death was brought about by financial matters or remorse over the treatment of his wife.
The deceased was about forty-five year old. He was a son of the late Alex. Berry, who lived southeast of town for many years. He has several brothers, among whom are Horace, his partner in the pop factory, Omar and Luther." (New Castle, Indiana Democrat, Friday November 6, 1903)
Children:
- 1.1.2.1 Basil BERRY (1886-1895)
- 1.1.2.2 [unknown] BERRY (died before 1900)
- 1.1.2.3 Bonnie Jean BERRY (1896-1922)
- 1.1.2.4 [son] BERRY (1902-1902)
m. (2nd) 1858
Lelia M. MODLIN
b. Oct. 1863 IN
d. 15 May 1930 Parker City, Randolph Co., IN
bur. 18 May 1930 South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., IN
m. 18 Jun 1884, Henry Co., IN
Sarah Anna WILLIAMS [d/o Joseph J. WILLIAMS/Laura F. JEFFIES]
b. abt.1864 KY
d. 3 Mar 1927 Muncie, Delaware Co., IN
1880 Census says he was 15 that year.
Age 23 in 1884 when he married Sarah Anna Williams in Henry Co., IN
"Luther L. Berry, 68 years old, formerly of Newcastle, died this morning at 2:45 o'clock at his home in Parker, Ind. following an illness of about three weeks duration. Mr. Berry had spent the greater part of his life in Newcastle and was well known here. He formerly operated a barber shop here. He is survived by two sons, Roy, of Parker, and Harry, of Bay City, Mich., in addition to Carl C. Berry, a brother of Newcastle. Mr. Berry was called to Parker last night. The body is to be returned to Newcastle for services at the First Christian church Sunday afternoon and interment in Southmound cemetery. The time of the services has not been definitely set, but is to be announced later." (New Castle, Indiana Courier, Thursday May 15, 1930)
Children:
- 1.1.3.1 [son] BERRY (1884-1884)
- 1.1.3.2 Harry BERRY (1885-?)
- 1.1.3.3 Leroy 'Roy' BERRY (1887-?)
- 1.1.2.3 Bonnie Jean BERRY (1896-1922) [Luther's niece, daughter of Luther's brother Charles, she was adopted by Luther after Charles died]
1.1.4 Matthew N. BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Caroline Mathilda BICKLEY] Mentioned in brother Dick’s obit of 1902 of having left New Castle “several years ago”. Matthew was living in Forest Knolls, CA in 1924. Matthew gave his niece Lillian a piano that belong to him or his mother when Lillian graduated from Whittier High School in 1925. Children:
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Matthew Berry1.1.5 Emma Jane BERRY [d/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED] m/April 1932 working in a restaurant in Inglewood, Calif. CA Death records: Emma Jane Duggins b. 10/15/1866 IN; d. 3/21/1951; mother: PEED Father:Berry Children
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1.1.6 Omer P. BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED]
b. Sep 1868 Henry Co., IN
m. abt 1901
Mary A. GALLIVAN
b. 1867 IN
1880 census-Liberty Twp.
home of Charles A. Berry
...Omer Berry, 10 IN/KY/KY...
1910 census-New Castle:
Omar P. Berry, 43 his 2nd m, her first, IN, KY, KY
Mary A., 42, IN/Ire/Ire, 2 ch/2liv
Omer L., 7, KY/In/In
Joseph, 3, IN/IN/IN
(also res. in home is Myrtle Spaulding, 28, IN/OH/IN, servant}
1943 living in Calif at time of half-brother William’s death.
CA Death Index: Omer P. Berry; b.2/14/1868 IN; Mother: Berry, Father: Berry; d.4/5/1947 Los Angeles Co., CA
Children of Omer P. Berry and Mary A. Gallivan
- 1.1.6.1 Omer L. BERRY (1902-19??)
- 1.1.6.2 Joseph G. BERRY (1907-1922)
- 1.1.6.3 Ruth Elizabeth BERRY (1909-19??)
- 1.1.6.4 James G. BERRY (1907-19??)
- 1.1.6.5 Florence L. BERRY (1914-19??)
1.1.7 Richard BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED]
b. 22 Mar 1870 Henry Co., IN
d. 13 May 1902 Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN
bur. 16 May 1902 New Castle, Henry Co., IN
m. abt 1898
Midge A. KENNARD
“R. D. Berry, the well known horseman and brother of Charles and Horace Berry of this city, died in Indianapolis Tuesday evening after an illness of several weeks. The remains will be brought to New Castle Thursday afternoon on the 4 o'clock train and the funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.. Friday in charge of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Berry was a popular young man and one of the most competent horsemen in the United States.” (New Castle Indiana Courier, Wednesday May 14, 1902)
"R. D. Berry, familiarly known as Dick, died at his home in Indianapolis Tuesday evening after a long illness. Last fall he was taken with rheumatism in the back supposed to have been brought on by the strain of constantly driving race horses, he being one of the finest professional trainers in the state. He suffered all winter and a few weeks ago had a stroke of paralysis. Brain trouble then developed and for the past two weeks there had been no hope of his recovery. He was 32 years old and a son of the late Alex. Berry of this county. His mother survives him, as do also his brothers, Charles and Horace Berry of New Castle, and Omar, Matt, Will, Carl and Luther, who left here several years ago. His sisters are Miss Effie Berry and Mrs. Emma Bicknell. Three years ago he was married and the young widow is left to mourn his untimely death. Dick Berry was a young man liked by everybody who knew him and popular with his friends who sincerely regret his loss. The remains were brought here yesterday afternoon and the funeral will be held to-day under the auspices of Crescens K. of P. lodge, of which he was a member." (New Castle Democrat, Friday May 16, 1902)
1.1.8 Madison BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED]
b. abt. 1874/75 [listed as 5 years old on the 1880 census]
The 1880 census is the only reference I have seen regarding Madison. Not to be mistaken for his older brother William Madison Berry who was born Nov. 9, 1857 and died July 12, 1943.
1.1.9 Horace BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED]
Horace was living with his brother, Charles, in New Castle in 1900. They were partners in "Berry Bros.", manufacturers of pop and mineral water.
b. Sept. 1875 IN
m. 25 Dec 1900 New Castle, Henry Co., IN
Mollie VESTAL
b. 1872 New Castle, Henry Co., IN
Horace was living with his brother Charles in 1900 and was his partner in Berry Bros., manufacturers of pop and mineral water.
Horace Berry married -see New Castle Democrat Weekly Dec 28, 1900, P5.
1.1.10 Effie May BERRY [d/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED]
After her father died when she was four years old Effie was raised in Henry Co., Indiana by her Mother and older siblings.
She moved to Berkeley California with her husband and three children about 1912.
"...What a great lady she was! She never had a bad word for anybody. Her concern was for others, frequently asking, what can I do? Her greeting and ready smile immediately made one welcome. Her patience was amazing. She had no antagonisms. In fact, the antagonisms that developed around her troubled her wonderful spirit, but she kept on loving and always tried to develop a better understanding. She accepted, though did not always understand the faults and foibles, and the misunderstandings, of her loved ones. She knew that love would overcome, if not immediately then sometime in the future...." [Memorial Service for Effie May Mills by Myron C. Cole, D. D., Dec. 21, 1974] Children
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1.1.11 Carl Clifford BERRY [s/o Charles Alexander BERRY & Mary Elizabeth PEED] Carl was a tailor residing in New Castle in 1914. He married Anna D. Phelps on Nov 25, 1918. Living in New Castle in 1930. Carl was living in California at the time of his half-brother William’s death in 1943. A wedding card sent to his sister Effie's grand-daughter, Betty Joy Dean, in May 1952 is signed “Uncle Carl Berry and Aunt Helen” Obituary in New Castle Indiana ‘Courier-Times’ on July 14, 1958: Children
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| 1.3.1 Ralph Madison PEED (1885-1953) [s/o Madison 'Matt' B. PEED & Isabella 'Belle' M. McGAFFIN] b. 5 Jan 1885 Newcastle, Henry Co., IN d. 23 Aug 1953 San Diego Co., CA m. Alice ALLEN Ralph served in the first World War. Moved to San Diego after his marriage. They had no children.
1.3.2 Julia Isabella PEED (1886-1981) [d/o Madison 'Matt' B. PEED & Isabella 'Belle' M. McGAFFIN] |
 Children of Matt PEED: Ralph & Julia Peed |
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