Peter Crockett Berry

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1840, , Montgomery, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1850, , Putnam, Missouri, USA
• Residence: 1860, Liberty, Putnam, Missouri, USA

Joseph married Rebecca Deyerle on 7 Nov 1831 in , Montgomery, Virginia, USA. Rebecca was born on 7 Feb 1800 in , Montgomery, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Dec 1875 in , Putnam, Missouri, USA; was buried in , Putnam, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1810, , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1820, , Charlotte, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1830, , Botetourt, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Peter Berry married Elizabeth Robins 4 January 1794. They later moved to Botetourt County; living outside of Virgina in 1837. Children included Joseph Hardy Berry, b. 1803, married Rebecca Deyerle 8 November 1831 in Montgomery County, d. 1867 in Putnam County, Missouri; Pliny Berry, married Mary Irby 29 October 1834 in Botetourt County; Frances Berry, married Samuel Neighbors 8 May 1817 in Charlotte County.

Peter married Elizabeth Robins on 4 Jan 1794 in , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1775 in , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in , Botetourt, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1783, , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1810, , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA

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Descendants of Joseph/Elizabeth Berry, 1750 to 1850

Submitted by Nell C. Hailey and Roger G. Ward

Joseph Berry, first found in Prince Edward records in the 1770's with a land purchase near the village of Jamestown, and Sailors (Saylers) Creek, in the northeastern part of the county, and his wife Elizabeth — identified in 1805 deed records — are known to have at least 10 children (4 sons, 6 daughters). Both of the authors descend from a daughter, Mary (who married Josiah Sharpe), whose son Thomas H. Sharpe moved to Buckingham County about 1815. Due to the scarcity of records in Buckingham, a "burned records" county, we have focused on adjacent counties to "piece together" the ancestral families. The senior author [Roger G. Ward], living in Fredericksburg, Virginia, has made many visits to courthouses, church cemeteries, and libraries in Amelia, Prince Edward, Cumberland and Goochland counties (as well as The Library of Virginia) to find "pieces of the puzzle;" the junior author [Nell C. Hailey], living in Chandler, Arizona, has enjoyed evaluation of the various materials uncovered and serving as both an "interpreter" and "devils advocate" in the process. The material presented below is to be considered a summary of research thus far, and by no means the "final word." Since several of our conclusions have come from multiple documents, a list of sources is listed at the end of the article. Interested readers are encouraged to examine these same documents — should other interpretations be possible.

ANCESTRY OF JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH BERRY.
Although the "convenient" parents of Joseph Berry would be found in Amelia County as early as the 1730's — being Thomas and Catherine Berry — no solid evidence exists. (In fact, Mrs. Dorothy A. Koenig of California, editor of Berry Bulletin, has concluded that "our" Joseph was not a son of Thomas Berry of Amelia County who died in Kentucky in 1824.) Although the International Genealogical Index (IGI) lists Elizabeth's maiden name as "Shaver" or "Sheaffer," we have not been able to document this.

TWO GENERATIONS OF DESCENDANTS.
Summarized below are each of the 10 children, and the information on their families we have collected thus far. Joseph Berry's will was written 22 December 1808, a codocil added 16 May 1812, and probated in Prince Edward County 19 May 1812 {Prince Edward County Will Book, Volume 4, page. 334); other resources included the Prince Edward Marriage Registers, Birth and Death Registers, Deed Books, Page 116 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XIII No. 3 and Court Order Books. {When source material from counties other than Prince Edward is referred to, the county is identified}.

1: THOMAS BERRY. Married Mary (Bond) Hawkins, 18 April 1793. In 1837 living outside of Virginia.

2: ELIZABETH BERRY. Married Johnathon Mason, 9 February- 1792. Apparently a widow by 1815. Married Joseph Gray in Henrico County, 17 June 1816. Living in Goochland County, 1837. Children included: A.) Sally Mason — m. Peter Walker in Goochland County, 16 January 1815; B.) Maria Mason— m. Daniel W. Carter in Goochland County, 22 December 1829.

3: SARAH/SALLY BERRY. Married Johnathon Cressey, 31 December 1795. Married Davis Green, 20 June 1814. Living in Prince Edward County in 1837. Son William Cressey mentioned in Joseph Berry will in 1808.

4: JOSEPH H. BERRY, Junior. Born about 1786, died 1866. Married Isabella Ellington, 27 April 1810. She was born about 1778, died 25 December 1853. Children included: A.) Mary A. Berry. Married William Hardaway, 11 November 1833. Their children included 1) Henrietta Hardaway — born 1844, died 10 January 1896 at Rodophil, Jetersville, Amelia County; m. James Brooken Enroughty; 2) Martha Alice Hardaway — born 2 September, 1842 and died 30 January 1893 at Rodophil, Jetersville, Amelia County; m. John W. Taylor in Amelia County, 20 April 1864; their children included Matthew James Taylor, Eva Ann Taylor, Henry Ashby Taylor, Lula (Mary Louisa?) Taylor, and Willis (William T.?) Taylor. B.) Joseph J. Berry. Born 1819; m. "E. F." before 1859. Children included Pattie E. Berry, born 1859, died after 1910, m. Sylvester Meador 18 February 1875; her children can be found in 1926 and 1927 Deed Book transactions.

5. PETER BERRY. Married Elizabeth Robins 4 January 1794. Later moved to Botetourt County; apparently living outside of Virginia in 1837. Children included: A) Joseph Hardy Berry — born 1803, m. Rebecca Deyerle 8 November 1831 in Montgomery County, died 1867 in Putnam County, Missouri; B) Pliny Berry, m. Mary Irby 29 October 1834 in Botetourt County; and C) Frances L/(0?) Berry, m. Samuel Neighbors 8 May 1817 in Charlotte County. {Provided by descendant Mrs. Dorothea Donnelly, 1509 Highland Road, Roswell, NM 88201.}

6. JOHN BERRY. Apparently never married. Enlisted in 10th Regiment of U.S. Army on 11 May 1812. Court Order Book of November Court, 1818 included testimony of his commanding officer, Captain Emmanuel J. Leigh that John Berry served under him as an orderly and good soldier until his death at or near Plattsburg (New York?) in service of the U.S. The Southside Virginian, Vol. XIII No. 3 Page 117

7. MARY BERRY. Died after 1837 in Prince Edward County. Married Josiah Sharp, 16 May 1785. Children included: A.) Elizabeth Sharp, m. Francis D. Atwell 17 May 1813; B.) Sussanna Sharp — m. William Foster 31 December 1807; C.) Polly Sharp — m. Ambrose R. Wright 16 September 1816; D.) Thomas H. Sharp — m. Mary A. Mann 6 September 1815 — they moved to her father's (John Mann — d 1815) land in Buckingham County, having 10 children, including 1) Elizabeth Sharp, 2) John B. Sharp — m. Nancy Palmer Guthrie, 3) Rebecca Sharp, 4) George E. Sharp, 5) Nancy Sharp, 6) Margaret H. Sharp — m. Thomas R. Jimmerson/Jamison, 7) Virginia H. Sharp — m. Beverly Richard Jamison, 8) Susan Sharp — m. Bartlett Whitlow, 9) Josiah T. Sharp — m. Arriania F. Stinson, and 10) Martha Sharpe — m. Hays Whitlow; E.) Jane Sharp — m. Isaac W. Wade 8 December 1820; F.) Joseph Berry Sharp — m. Mary Alice Morton — they moved to Charlotte County, having sons 1) John Morton Sharp, and 2) Josiah Franklin Sharp; and G.) Rebecca Sharp - m. John D. Waddill 25 November 1831.

8. LUCY BERRY. Living in Prince Edward County in 1837. Married Thomas Berry 4 August 1800. Children included A.) Wingfield Berry.

9. JANE BERRY. Living in Prince Edward County in 1837. Married Pleasant Ellington 21 June 1807.

10. ANN BERRY. Died by 1797. Married John Pillow/Piller 29 November 1792. Children included: A.) John Piller, living at time of Joseph Berry will in 1808; and B.) Joseph B. Piller — m. Martha T. Smith 1817 in Amelia County, moved to Maury County, Tennessee, about 1820, d. Henry County, Tennessee, 1846. {per letter in 1983 from J. D. Walker of Paris, Tennessee, to Mrs. D. Donnelly}

SOURCES
Amelia County, VA, 1885 Deed Book, Volume 31, p. 492.
Amelia County, VA, 1901 Will Book, Volume 23, p. 57.
Prince Edward County, VA, 1818 Court Order Book, Volume 19, p. 112.
Prince Edward County, VA, 1837 Court Order Book, Volume 24, p. 52.
Prince Edward County, VA, 1804 Deed Book, Volume 12, p. 239.
Prince Edward County, VA, 1838 Deed Book, Volume 27, p. 375.
Prince Edward County, VA, 1885 Deed Book, Volume 36, p. 492.
Prince Edward County, VA, Marriage Bonds, 1754 to 1850 (Family History Library Microfilm Reel #33254).
Prince Edward County, VA, 1816 Will Book, Volume 4, p. 334.
Page 118 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XIII No. 3
1810 United States Federal Census


In the name of God Amen I Joseph Berry of Prince Edward County, make and publish this my last Will and testament hereby revoking all former ones by me made. First I give unto my son in law Joseph Sharp one Negro man named Taylor upon his paying unto my son will of one humndred dollars. Secondly, I give unto my two grand children Joseph and John Piler the sum of fifty pounds each to be paid unto them by my executor when they come of age. Not if either of my said frand sons should die before they come of age it is my will that their legacy divested to them be should be divided among all my children. Thirdly, I give unto my grandson William Cressy my Tarter Colt. Fourthly, I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Mason the sum of one dollar. Fifthly, I give unto my daughter Sarah Cressy one Negro woman Nancy. Sixthly, it is my will and desire to my executors dispose of the Negro Kezziah to some person for the benefit of my estate. Seventhly, it is my will and desire that the remainder of my estate both real and personal be sold by my executor and equally divided among my children hereafter named to wit: Peter, Joseph, John, Mary Sharp, Lucy Berry, Sarah Cressy and Jane Ellington to them and their heirs. Lastly I appoint my son in law Joseph Sharp and Obeion Lockett my executors to this my last will and testament and witness whereof have set my hand and seal this twenty second day of December one thousand eight hundred and eight. Wit: Nancy ve will which relates to John Berry and do give him the sum of one dollar only, signed sealed and published this sixteenth day of May one thousand eight hundred and twelve. Wit: Joel Ellington, William Ellington. At a court held for Prince Edward County May the 19th 1812 this last will and testament of Joseph Berry deceased with a codicil was presented in court. From Prince Edward County Will Book, Volume 4, page 334.

Joseph Berry was born about 1750 in King and Queen County, Virginia. He married in 1765 in St. Patricks Parish, Prince Edward County, Virginia. He was on the tax list for Prince Edward County in 1783 and counted in the census in 1783, 10 persons in the household. First found in Prince Edward records in the 1770's with a land purchase near the village of Jamestown and Saylers Creek, in the northeastern part of the county, and his wife Elizabeth, identified in 1805 deed records, are known to have at least 10 children. Although the 'convenient' parents of Joseph Berry would be found in Amelia County as early as the 1730's, being Thomas and Catherine Berry, no solid evidence exists. Joseph Berry's will was written 22 Dec 1808, a codocil added 16 May 1812, and probated in Prince Edward County 19 May 1812.

Joseph married Elizabeth Hasty. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Hasty) was born in 1750 in , Amelia, Virginia, USA; died in 1800 in , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]