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Addison Lincoln “Albert” Berry

Birth	:	10 May 1861 Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Apr 1938 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0568810, -70.7844391
Description	:	ALBERT BERRY ENDS OWN LIFE Sperry Man Found in Northern Hotel Boom - Dies of Strychnine Poisoning Albert Berry, about 67, Sperry, retired farmer, committed suicide by drinking strychnine solution at the Northern hotel, 4?5½ South Main street at about 7 o'clock Tuesday night. He succumbed at St. Francis hospital shortly after being taken there in the police ambulance by Patrolmen O. D. Taylor, Robert Johnson and James Kemp. The Sperry resident registered at the hotel between 3 and 4 p.m. yesterday, police were told by Vilda Randoff who said she was proprietor of the establishment. Investigate Groans About three hours later, police quoted her as... Read More	ALBERT BERRY ENDS OWN LIFE Sperry Man Found in Northern Hotel Boom - Dies of Strychnine Poisoning Albert Berry, about 67, Sperry, retired farmer, committed suicide by drinking strychnine solution at the Northern hotel, 4?5½ South Main street at about 7 o'clock Tuesday night. He succumbed at St. Francis hospital shortly after being taken there in the police ambulance by Patrolmen O. D. Taylor, Robert Johnson and James Kemp. The Sperry resident registered at the hotel between 3 and 4 p.m. yesterday, police were told by Vilda Randoff who said she was proprietor of the establishment. Investigate Groans About three hours later, police quoted her as saying, she and a roomer at the hotel, Alice Headman, heard groans in Berry's room. Rushing there to investigate, they found the Sperry man in considerable pain. When they asked what was wrong Berry told them he had taken strychnine. They called police and while awaiting the ambulance said they told the retired farmer they understood no poison could be purchased without a prescription. The hell it can't, they said Berry screamed. They said he then held up a small brown bottle half full of white powder. To Kill Gophers Investigation by Coroner Chris Adank today revealed Berry bought the poison at a dug store here yesterday afternoon. The druggist complied with the law in every respect, Coroner Adank said. "Berry signed the book as required, using his true name, but stated he was purchasing the poison to kill gophers," Coroner Adank reported. When he registered at the hotel, Mr. Berry remarked he had drunk a quantity of beer, police were informed by the hotel proprietor. No message was left by Berry and the cause of his suicide is not known, Adank said, but added he learned the man previously had threatened to end his life by shooting himself. A widower, his wife died several years ago. Among survivors are several children. The body was removed last night to the Fry funeral home, Mediapolis. pending arranging for the funeral. Funeral Services Will Be On Friday For A. L. Berry, 76 Funeral services will be held at the Fry funeral home in Mediapolis Friday afternoon (April 8, 1938) at 2 o'clock for A. L. Berry, 76, Sperry, who committed suicide by swallowing strychnine at the Northern hotel here Tuesday night. Interment will be in Old Stone cemetery near Mediapolis. Mr. Berry was born in Des Moines county, May 10, 1861. He was married to Eunice Griffith in this county April 30, 1882. She died August 31, 1931. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: James Berry of Rural Route 3, Burlington; William Berry of Otwell, Arkansas; Mrs. Charles T. Pohren of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Anna Baker, Sperry. Mrs. O. O. Baldwin, Danville, and A. L. Berry Jr., Peoria, Illinois. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

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Addison Lincoln “Albert” Berry's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA.
When did Addison Lincoln “Albert” Berry death?
Addison Lincoln “Albert” Berry death on 5 Apr 1938 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0568810
Longitude: -70.7844391

Family Members:

Parent

William Campbell Berry Sr.

(1811 - 1899)

Mary Ping Berry

(1819 - 1893)

Spouse

Eunice Elizabeth “Eliza” Griffith Berry

(1860 - 1931)

Siblings

Sarah Jane Berry Smith

(1842 - 1875)

Ellen Eliza Berry

(1844 - 1845)

Elizabeth A Berry Gulick

(1845 - 1935)

Samuel Green “Sam” Berry

(1847 - 1924)

Mary Elvira Berry

(1851 - 1853)

America Berry Granaman

(1854 - 1929)

William Campbell Berry Jr.

(1856 - 1921)

Joseph Henry Berry

(1858 - 1862)

Children

(1883 - 1898)

(1886 - 1982)

(1892 - 1963)

(1896 - 1897)

(1896 - 1897)

Addison Lincoln “Shorty” Berry Jr.

(1899 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0568810, -70.7844391

2. Sherburne Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0593700, -70.7852100

3. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0570297, -70.7890854

4. Temple Israel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0485992, -70.7830963

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Coordinate: 43.0638640, -70.7750530

6. Langdon Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0609900, -70.7681300

7. Beck-Tabor Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0592460, -70.8015680

8. Christ Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 43.0482300, -70.7707310

9. Langdon Family Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0463930, -70.7671890

10. South Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0647011, -70.7557983

11. Harmony Grove Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0667500, -70.7569300

12. Proprietors Burying Ground
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0654513, -70.7557661

13. Elmwood Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0664650, -70.7560750

14. Whidden Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0334200, -70.7834900

15. Moses Odiorne Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0488700, -70.7517000

16. Whidden Family Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0309950, -70.7871810

17. African Burial Ground
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0750500, -70.7588600

18. Hall Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0688800, -70.7526300

19. North Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0784798, -70.7633820

20. Union Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0787582, -70.7631836

21. Marden Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0302430, -70.7898090

22. Huntress-Shannon Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0839500, -70.7881500

23. Pleasant Street Cemetery
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0737686, -70.7533722

24. Rand Graveyard
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0277900, -70.7879800