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William Gilmore Berry

Birth : 2 Dec 1781 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death : 26 Oct 1866 Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial : Ellsworth Burying Ground, Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate : 41.8292885, -73.4286880
Description : Son of John and Elizabeth Gilmore Berry, husband of Jane McConnell.

As a young man in the early 1800's William was a carpenter.

In 1836 he purchased and and operated Peach Garden Farm and gristmill,containing 300 acres one mile south of Canonsburg. He was well known for his expertise in breeding and raising Marino sheep. He was also known
widely for his political activity, first as a Whig and later as a Republican. He helped to organize the Underground Railroad, and was a prominent abolitionist.

children;
John Berry (01 Aug 1805-Jun 1881)
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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William Gilmore Berry's memorial?

    William Gilmore Berry's memorial is located at: Ellsworth Burying Ground, Sharon, Litchfield County, USA.

  • When did William Gilmore Berry death?

    William Gilmore Berry death on 26 Oct 1866 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the William Gilmore Berry's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.8292885
    Longitude: -73.4286880

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Jane McConnell Berry

(1781 - 1848)

Siblings

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Ann Berry McConnell

(1797 - 1855)

Children

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Matthew Berry

(1823 - 1914)

Flowers:

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ellsworth Burying Ground
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8292885, -73.4286880

2. East Street Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8492650, -73.4076940

3. Calhoun Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8046989, -73.3839035

4. Saint Bridget Cemetery
Cornwall Bridge, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8211746, -73.3733521

5. Boland Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8410988, -73.4925003

6. East Side Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8666992, -73.3824997

7. Kent School Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7850494, -73.4627533

8. Skiff Mountain Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7844009, -73.4633026

9. Amenia Union Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8204384, -73.5038376

10. Amenia Union Cemetery
Amenia Union, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8260193, -73.5095062

11. Alder City Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7683000, -73.4349300

12. Hillside Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8824030, -73.4783900

13. Leedsville Cemetery
Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8514200, -73.5125800

14. Saint Bernard Cemetery
Sharon, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8796997, -73.4957962

15. South Amenia Cemetery
Amenia, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8078003, -73.5242004

16. Cornwall Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8461876, -73.3242874

17. Allen Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8568993, -73.3283005

18. Good Hill Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7494011, -73.4480972

19. Wright Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8732986, -73.3356018

20. Flanders Cemetery
Kent, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7415900, -73.4593400

21. Southeast Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7877998, -73.3197021

22. North Cornwall Cemetery
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8754616, -73.3203583

23. Amenia Island Cemetery
Amenia, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8511162, -73.5511169

24. Small Pox Burying Ground
Cornwall, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8724300, -73.3165500