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William Campbell Berry Sr.

Birth	:	23 Jun 1811 Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 1899 Circleville, Jackson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Hopkins United Methodist Church Cemetery, Highland, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.1911011, -76.9730988
Description	:	William C. Berry, a prominent farmer residing on section 27, Franklin Township, Des Moines Co., Iowa, and one of the pioneers of 1835, was born in Wilson County, Tenn., June 23, 1811. He was the only son of John and Elizabeth (Campbell) Berry, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Tennessee. The mother, who was a member of the Christian Church, died in 1813, when our subject was but two years of age, and John Berry was again married--Miss Elvira Harris becoming his wife. She is also a native of Tennessee, and a daughter of Samuel Harris.... Read More	William C. Berry, a prominent farmer residing on section 27, Franklin Township, Des Moines Co., Iowa, and one of the pioneers of 1835, was born in Wilson County, Tenn., June 23, 1811. He was the only son of John and Elizabeth (Campbell) Berry, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Tennessee. The mother, who was a member of the Christian Church, died in 1813, when our subject was but two years of age, and John Berry was again married--Miss Elvira Harris becoming his wife. She is also a native of Tennessee, and a daughter of Samuel Harris. To them were born the following: Samuel, a farmer, who makes his home with his children in Republic County, Kan.; James, Henderson and Travis died in Lawrence County, Ill.; Lydia J. is the wife of Peter Shuck, a resident of Silverton, Ore.; Sarah, wife of Jacob Shuck, whose home is in Oskaloosa, Iowa; John P. is a farmer in Washington Territory, was a member of the 30th Iowa Infantry, and served three years. In 1814 the parents of our subject removed from Tennessee to Lawrence County, Ill., where they remained until 1822, and then became residents of Monroe County, Ind. Until 1837 the father made his home in that county, but at that time he concluded to follow the course of Western emigration, and settled in Union Township, Des Moines Co., Iowa, his son, William C., being already a resident of the county, and there he resided until 1849. Once more he changed his place of residence, this time settling in Mahaska County, Iowa, where his death occurred Aug. 28, 1869. For many years he had been a member of the Christian Church, and in his death that body lost one of its most active workers and truest men. The education of William C. Berry being received in a new country was necessarily limited, and was obtained in the common schools of Indiana. At the age of twenty he left home to engage in the Black Hawk War, and after its close he returned to Indiana, remaining until about the year 1833, when he went to Tazewell County, Ill. The following year he made a trip to Des Moines County, Iowa, and was much pleased with the country. He then returned to his home in Indiana, and in 1835 came to this county and purchased a claim, consisting of 160 acres of land, upon which he has resided ever since. Thus, for over a half-century, he has been one of Des Moines County's citizens. At the time of his location, the country was almost an unbroken wilderness, inhabited by wild beasts, wild fowls and roving bands of Indians. The trail of the Red Men is now laid with iron bands, the wigwams and log cabins have given place to commodious residences, fine school-houses and elegant churches. Mr. Berry, like the other pioneers of those days, endured patiently the toil and privation of frontier life, and aided largely in the development of the county. The claim which he purchased had no improvements but a small log cabin, which has long since given way to a handsome two-story farm residence. Good barns, outbuildings, and other improvements have been made, and he is now the owner of one of the best cultivated farms in Franklin Township. On the 1st of November, 1838, Mr. Berry and Miss Elizabeth Boner, a native of Ohio, were united in marriage, but the following year the young wife was called to her final home. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Berry was again married--Miss Mary Ping, who was born in Pulaski County, Ky., Oct. 18, 1819, becoming his wife. She is a daughter of Bowlin and Sophia (Barnes) Ping, both of whom were natives of Kentucky, though they became residents of Franklin Township, Des Moines County, in 1839. They have both departed this life, the father dying in 1874, the mother in 1861, and both were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Berry have been parents of eleven children: John B., who was a member of the 30th Iowa Infantry, died in St. Louis; Sarah J. became the wife of Henry Slater, both of whom are deceased; Eliza, deceased; Lizzie, wife of Lee Gulich, a resident of Nebraska; Elvira, deceased; Samuel, a carpenter of Mediapolis, Iowa, was a member of the 8th Iowa Infantry; Mattie wedded Perry Young, a resident of Mediapolis; Henry, deceased; America, wife of a farmer of Franklin Township, Des Moines County; William C., who is engaged in farming in Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County; and Addison L., a farmer of Flint River Township. Mrs. Berry is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Berry of the Christian Church. He is an ardent supporter of the Republican party, and has held various township offices. We are pleased to present this sketch of one of the earliest settlers of the county and his family, all of whom have ever been counted among the best people of Des Moines County. Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa Chicago: Acme Publishing, 1888. Contributor: Dale Schmidt (49015853)

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Where is William Campbell Berry Sr.'s memorial?
William Campbell Berry Sr.'s memorial is located at: Hopkins United Methodist Church Cemetery, Highland, Howard County, USA.
When did William Campbell Berry Sr. death?
William Campbell Berry Sr. death on 6 Jan 1899 in Circleville, Jackson County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Campbell Berry Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.1911011
Longitude: -76.9730988

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Ping Berry

(1819 - 1893)

Children

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)

Addison Lincoln “Albert” Berry

(1861 - 1938)

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Coordinate: 39.1911011, -76.9730988

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Coordinate: 39.2075005, -76.9593964

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Coordinate: 39.1522500, -77.0052400

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Coordinate: 39.1543500, -77.0147900

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Coordinate: 39.1646800, -77.0304100

18. Prospect Hill - Holland Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1979300, -77.0400300

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22. Sandy Spring Friends Meeting House Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1478900, -77.0249700

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