Mahlon was born Sep. 15, 1836, in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, son of Reverend Alfred C. Barry and Adaline Robertson, both natives of that state. He died May 23, 1911, in the city of Rice Lake, Wis., and was buried there beside the remains of his first wife, Mary Lucille Barry, in Orchard Beach Cemetery. His military style gravestone is inscribed "Sergt. Mahlon P. Berry Co. F. 2 Wis Inf." Another gravestone is inscribed "Mahlon P. Barry 1836 - 1911 G.A.R. Co. F. 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Inf. God Bless Thee Dear One."
Mahlon was married twice. On Feb. 14, 1862, he married Mary Lucille Williamson, at Washington, D.C. Lucille was born Sep. 15, 1836, and died May 19, 1900, at Rice Lake. Her gravestone in the Barry Family plot in Orchard Beach Cemetery is inscribed "Mary L. Wife of M. P. Berry Sept. 15, 1836 May 19, 1900." No known children.
On June 1, 1903, Mahlon married Mrs. Leanna M. Ginder at the Presbyterian Church in Rice Lake. She died March 16, 1925, at the home of Frank T. Lewis, in Tampa, Florida, and her remains were interred in Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, besides the remains of her first husband, John Ginder.
Mahlon was a Civil War veteran having served as Quartermaster Sergeant in Company F of the 2nd Wis. Infantry. He enlisted April 23, 1861, at Racine, Wis., to serve three years as 4th Sergeant in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry. On June 11, 1861, he was mustered into Federal service with Co. F at Camp Randall, Madison, Wis. At that time he was 25 years old.
On Aug. 8, 1861, Mahlon was promoted to 3rd Sergeant and on February 1, 1862, to Quartermaster Sergeant. On the company muster roll of May/June 1862, it was noted that he had resigned his rank, his resignation was accepted, and he was assigned as a Private in the same company.
On July 18, 1862, he received a disability discharge at Eckington General Hospital, Washington, D.C., after it had been determined that he was incapable of performing the duties of a soldier due to an injury to his spine.
After his discharge, Mahlon moved to Chicago, where he resided twenty-three years. In 1885, he moved to Lyons, Iowa, where he resided for two years. In 1887, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he resided for six years. In 1893, he moved to to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
Obituary
Death Calls Mahlon Paul Berry.
One of Rice Lake's Foremost Citizens.
A True and Tried Soldier and a Mason of High Degree.
His Army and Masonic Record.
Mahlon Paul Barry was born in Ontario county, New York, October 22, 1837, and died at the family residence in Rice Lake on Tuesday, May 23, 1911. Mr. Barry had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time but the immediate cause of death was a cold which developed into a throat trouble. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J.A. Melrose at the Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by the Masonic fraternity. The members of Rice Lake Lodge, No. 234 and visiting brothers assembled at the lodge rooms to the number of 100 and marched to the family residence where they assumed charge of the remains and escorted the same to the church.
After the funeral sermon a long procession of relatives and friends accompanied the Masonic brethren to Orchard Beach cemetery where the remains were laid to rest with all the solemnity of the Masonic burial service as rendered by E. Bassett assisted by the Brothers. Among the visiting Brethren were: W. S. Silbert, of Waukasha; J. W. Bell and L. P. Charles, of Chetek; C. F. Stout, Cedar Springs (Mich.) Lodge; D. F. Clark, of Marshfield (Wis.) Lodge; A. L. Totman of Crescent Lodge, No. 97; and Messrs. E. W. Borum, Chas. A. Taylor, C. C. Morrison, S.E. Washburn, Lloyd Nesbit and May Kinsley, of Barron Lodge, No. 220.
"Judge" Barry leaves a record that may well be a comfort to his sorrowing relatives and friends. He enlisted as a private in Company F, 2nd Reg., Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, on the 23rd day of April, 1861, at Racine, Wis., and on the 11th day of June 1861, he was mustered into the service of the United States as sergeant. He was appointed quartermaster sergeant Feb. 2nd, 1862. He was a member of the famous "Iron Brigade." He was disabled in battle and was honorably discharged July 1, 1862.
M. P. Barry was a Mason of high degree. He joined the blue lodge at Racine, Wis., in 1865 and afterwards was a member of Oriental Lodge (Chicago) No. 33. He affiliated with Rice lake Lodge, No. 234, on March 28, 1903 and became a charter member of Pokegema Chapter, R.A.M., Feb. 19, 1894. Nov. 27, 1901, he affiliated with Rice Lake Council No. 27, Royal and Select Masters, and was for several y ears its Third Illustrious Master. On the 26th of March 1889, he was made a Master of the Royal Secret of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite at St. Paul. He was received, admitted and constituted a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Osman Temple, St. Paul, on Nov. 13, 1889. His Masonic duties, as well as his civic, were always performed to the best of his ability.
Judge Barry came to Rice Lake in 1893 in the interests of the railroad which was built between Rice Lake and Cameron and afterwards purchased by the Soo Line. He was for many years its manager. He was later engaged in the insurance business and was for many years a most efficient Justice of the Peace. In all things he was a most kindly and courteous gentleman and his friends were limited only to the number who knew him.
Mahlon was married twice. On Feb. 14, 1862, he married Mary Lucille Williamson, at Washington, D.C. Lucille was born Sep. 15, 1836, and died May 19, 1900, at Rice Lake. Her gravestone in the Barry Family plot in Orchard Beach Cemetery is inscribed "Mary L. Wife of M. P. Berry Sept. 15, 1836 May 19, 1900." No known children.
On June 1, 1903, Mahlon married Mrs. Leanna M. Ginder at the Presbyterian Church in Rice Lake. She died March 16, 1925, at the home of Frank T. Lewis, in Tampa, Florida, and her remains were interred in Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, besides the remains of her first husband, John Ginder.
Mahlon was a Civil War veteran having served as Quartermaster Sergeant in Company F of the 2nd Wis. Infantry. He enlisted April 23, 1861, at Racine, Wis., to serve three years as 4th Sergeant in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry. On June 11, 1861, he was mustered into Federal service with Co. F at Camp Randall, Madison, Wis. At that time he was 25 years old.
On Aug. 8, 1861, Mahlon was promoted to 3rd Sergeant and on February 1, 1862, to Quartermaster Sergeant. On the company muster roll of May/June 1862, it was noted that he had resigned his rank, his resignation was accepted, and he was assigned as a Private in the same company.
On July 18, 1862, he received a disability discharge at Eckington General Hospital, Washington, D.C., after it had been determined that he was incapable of performing the duties of a soldier due to an injury to his spine.
After his discharge, Mahlon moved to Chicago, where he resided twenty-three years. In 1885, he moved to Lyons, Iowa, where he resided for two years. In 1887, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he resided for six years. In 1893, he moved to to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
Obituary
Death Calls Mahlon Paul Berry.
One of Rice Lake's Foremost Citizens.
A True and Tried Soldier and a Mason of High Degree.
His Army and Masonic Record.
Mahlon Paul Barry was born in Ontario county, New York, October 22, 1837, and died at the family residence in Rice Lake on Tuesday, May 23, 1911. Mr. Barry had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time but the immediate cause of death was a cold which developed into a throat trouble. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J.A. Melrose at the Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by the Masonic fraternity. The members of Rice Lake Lodge, No. 234 and visiting brothers assembled at the lodge rooms to the number of 100 and marched to the family residence where they assumed charge of the remains and escorted the same to the church.
After the funeral sermon a long procession of relatives and friends accompanied the Masonic brethren to Orchard Beach cemetery where the remains were laid to rest with all the solemnity of the Masonic burial service as rendered by E. Bassett assisted by the Brothers. Among the visiting Brethren were: W. S. Silbert, of Waukasha; J. W. Bell and L. P. Charles, of Chetek; C. F. Stout, Cedar Springs (Mich.) Lodge; D. F. Clark, of Marshfield (Wis.) Lodge; A. L. Totman of Crescent Lodge, No. 97; and Messrs. E. W. Borum, Chas. A. Taylor, C. C. Morrison, S.E. Washburn, Lloyd Nesbit and May Kinsley, of Barron Lodge, No. 220.
"Judge" Barry leaves a record that may well be a comfort to his sorrowing relatives and friends. He enlisted as a private in Company F, 2nd Reg., Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, on the 23rd day of April, 1861, at Racine, Wis., and on the 11th day of June 1861, he was mustered into the service of the United States as sergeant. He was appointed quartermaster sergeant Feb. 2nd, 1862. He was a member of the famous "Iron Brigade." He was disabled in battle and was honorably discharged July 1, 1862.
M. P. Barry was a Mason of high degree. He joined the blue lodge at Racine, Wis., in 1865 and afterwards was a member of Oriental Lodge (Chicago) No. 33. He affiliated with Rice lake Lodge, No. 234, on March 28, 1903 and became a charter member of Pokegema Chapter, R.A.M., Feb. 19, 1894. Nov. 27, 1901, he affiliated with Rice Lake Council No. 27, Royal and Select Masters, and was for several y ears its Third Illustrious Master. On the 26th of March 1889, he was made a Master of the Royal Secret of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite at St. Paul. He was received, admitted and constituted a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Osman Temple, St. Paul, on Nov. 13, 1889. His Masonic duties, as well as his civic, were always performed to the best of his ability.
Judge Barry came to Rice Lake in 1893 in the interests of the railroad which was built between Rice Lake and Cameron and afterwards purchased by the Soo Line. He was for many years its manager. He was later engaged in the insurance business and was for many years a most efficient Justice of the Peace. In all things he was a most kindly and courteous gentleman and his friends were limited only to the number who knew him.
Mahlon was born Sep. 15, 1836, in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, son of Reverend Alfred C. Barry and Adaline Robertson, both natives of that state. He died May 23, 1911, in the city of Rice Lake, Wis., and was buried there beside the remains of his first wife, Mary Lucille Barry, in Orchard Beach Cemetery. His military style gravestone is inscribed "Sergt. Mahlon P. Berry Co. F. 2 Wis Inf." Another gravestone is inscribed "Mahlon P. Barry 1836 - 1911 G.A.R. Co. F. 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Inf. God Bless Thee Dear One."
Mahlon was married twice. On Feb. 14, 1862, he married Mary Lucille Williamson, at Washington, D.C. Lucille was born Sep. 15, 1836, and died May 19, 1900, at Rice Lake. Her gravestone in the Barry Family plot in Orchard Beach Cemetery is inscribed "Mary L. Wife of M. P. Berry Sept. 15, 1836 May 19, 1900." No known children.
On June 1, 1903, Mahlon married Mrs. Leanna M. Ginder at the Presbyterian Church in Rice Lake. She died March 16, 1925, at the home of Frank T. Lewis, in Tampa, Florida, and her remains were interred in Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, besides the remains of her first husband, John Ginder.
Mahlon was a Civil War veteran having served as Quartermaster Sergeant in Company F of the 2nd Wis. Infantry. He enlisted April 23, 1861, at Racine, Wis., to serve three years as 4th Sergeant in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry. On June 11, 1861, he was mustered into Federal service with Co. F at Camp Randall, Madison, Wis. At that time he was 25 years old.
On Aug. 8, 1861, Mahlon was promoted to 3rd Sergeant and on February 1, 1862, to Quartermaster Sergeant. On the company muster roll of May/June 1862, it was noted that he had resigned his rank, his resignation was accepted, and he was assigned as a Private in the same company.
On July 18, 1862, he received a disability discharge at Eckington General Hospital, Washington, D.C., after it had been determined that he was incapable of performing the duties of a soldier due to an injury to his spine.
After his discharge, Mahlon moved to Chicago, where he resided twenty-three years. In 1885, he moved to Lyons, Iowa, where he resided for two years. In 1887, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he resided for six years. In 1893, he moved to to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
Obituary
Death Calls Mahlon Paul Berry.
One of Rice Lake's Foremost Citizens.
A True and Tried Soldier and a Mason of High Degree.
His Army and Masonic Record.
Mahlon Paul Barry was born in Ontario county, New York, October 22, 1837, and died at the family residence in Rice Lake on Tuesday, May 23, 1911. Mr. Barry had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time but the immediate cause of death was a cold which developed into a throat trouble. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J.A. Melrose at the Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by the Masonic fraternity. The members of Rice Lake Lodge, No. 234 and visiting brothers assembled at the lodge rooms to the number of 100 and marched to the family residence where they assumed charge of the remains and escorted the same to the church.
After the funeral sermon a long procession of relatives and friends accompanied the Masonic brethren to Orchard Beach cemetery where the remains were laid to rest with all the solemnity of the Masonic burial service as rendered by E. Bassett assisted by the Brothers. Among the visiting Brethren were: W. S. Silbert, of Waukasha; J. W. Bell and L. P. Charles, of Chetek; C. F. Stout, Cedar Springs (Mich.) Lodge; D. F. Clark, of Marshfield (Wis.) Lodge; A. L. Totman of Crescent Lodge, No. 97; and Messrs. E. W. Borum, Chas. A. Taylor, C. C. Morrison, S.E. Washburn, Lloyd Nesbit and May Kinsley, of Barron Lodge, No. 220.
"Judge" Barry leaves a record that may well be a comfort to his sorrowing relatives and friends. He enlisted as a private in Company F, 2nd Reg., Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, on the 23rd day of April, 1861, at Racine, Wis., and on the 11th day of June 1861, he was mustered into the service of the United States as sergeant. He was appointed quartermaster sergeant Feb. 2nd, 1862. He was a member of the famous "Iron Brigade." He was disabled in battle and was honorably discharged July 1, 1862.
M. P. Barry was a Mason of high degree. He joined the blue lodge at Racine, Wis., in 1865 and afterwards was a member of Oriental Lodge (Chicago) No. 33. He affiliated with Rice lake Lodge, No. 234, on March 28, 1903 and became a charter member of Pokegema Chapter, R.A.M., Feb. 19, 1894. Nov. 27, 1901, he affiliated with Rice Lake Council No. 27, Royal and Select Masters, and was for several y ears its Third Illustrious Master. On the 26th of March 1889, he was made a Master of the Royal Secret of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite at St. Paul. He was received, admitted and constituted a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Osman Temple, St. Paul, on Nov. 13, 1889. His Masonic duties, as well as his civic, were always performed to the best of his ability.
Judge Barry came to Rice Lake in 1893 in the interests of the railroad which was built between Rice Lake and Cameron and afterwards purchased by the Soo Line. He was for many years its manager. He was later engaged in the insurance business and was for many years a most efficient Justice of the Peace. In all things he was a most kindly and courteous gentleman and his friends were limited only to the number who knew him.
Mahlon was married twice. On Feb. 14, 1862, he married Mary Lucille Williamson, at Washington, D.C. Lucille was born Sep. 15, 1836, and died May 19, 1900, at Rice Lake. Her gravestone in the Barry Family plot in Orchard Beach Cemetery is inscribed "Mary L. Wife of M. P. Berry Sept. 15, 1836 May 19, 1900." No known children.
On June 1, 1903, Mahlon married Mrs. Leanna M. Ginder at the Presbyterian Church in Rice Lake. She died March 16, 1925, at the home of Frank T. Lewis, in Tampa, Florida, and her remains were interred in Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, besides the remains of her first husband, John Ginder.
Mahlon was a Civil War veteran having served as Quartermaster Sergeant in Company F of the 2nd Wis. Infantry. He enlisted April 23, 1861, at Racine, Wis., to serve three years as 4th Sergeant in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry. On June 11, 1861, he was mustered into Federal service with Co. F at Camp Randall, Madison, Wis. At that time he was 25 years old.
On Aug. 8, 1861, Mahlon was promoted to 3rd Sergeant and on February 1, 1862, to Quartermaster Sergeant. On the company muster roll of May/June 1862, it was noted that he had resigned his rank, his resignation was accepted, and he was assigned as a Private in the same company.
On July 18, 1862, he received a disability discharge at Eckington General Hospital, Washington, D.C., after it had been determined that he was incapable of performing the duties of a soldier due to an injury to his spine.
After his discharge, Mahlon moved to Chicago, where he resided twenty-three years. In 1885, he moved to Lyons, Iowa, where he resided for two years. In 1887, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he resided for six years. In 1893, he moved to to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
Obituary
Death Calls Mahlon Paul Berry.
One of Rice Lake's Foremost Citizens.
A True and Tried Soldier and a Mason of High Degree.
His Army and Masonic Record.
Mahlon Paul Barry was born in Ontario county, New York, October 22, 1837, and died at the family residence in Rice Lake on Tuesday, May 23, 1911. Mr. Barry had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time but the immediate cause of death was a cold which developed into a throat trouble. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J.A. Melrose at the Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by the Masonic fraternity. The members of Rice Lake Lodge, No. 234 and visiting brothers assembled at the lodge rooms to the number of 100 and marched to the family residence where they assumed charge of the remains and escorted the same to the church.
After the funeral sermon a long procession of relatives and friends accompanied the Masonic brethren to Orchard Beach cemetery where the remains were laid to rest with all the solemnity of the Masonic burial service as rendered by E. Bassett assisted by the Brothers. Among the visiting Brethren were: W. S. Silbert, of Waukasha; J. W. Bell and L. P. Charles, of Chetek; C. F. Stout, Cedar Springs (Mich.) Lodge; D. F. Clark, of Marshfield (Wis.) Lodge; A. L. Totman of Crescent Lodge, No. 97; and Messrs. E. W. Borum, Chas. A. Taylor, C. C. Morrison, S.E. Washburn, Lloyd Nesbit and May Kinsley, of Barron Lodge, No. 220.
"Judge" Barry leaves a record that may well be a comfort to his sorrowing relatives and friends. He enlisted as a private in Company F, 2nd Reg., Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, on the 23rd day of April, 1861, at Racine, Wis., and on the 11th day of June 1861, he was mustered into the service of the United States as sergeant. He was appointed quartermaster sergeant Feb. 2nd, 1862. He was a member of the famous "Iron Brigade." He was disabled in battle and was honorably discharged July 1, 1862.
M. P. Barry was a Mason of high degree. He joined the blue lodge at Racine, Wis., in 1865 and afterwards was a member of Oriental Lodge (Chicago) No. 33. He affiliated with Rice lake Lodge, No. 234, on March 28, 1903 and became a charter member of Pokegema Chapter, R.A.M., Feb. 19, 1894. Nov. 27, 1901, he affiliated with Rice Lake Council No. 27, Royal and Select Masters, and was for several y ears its Third Illustrious Master. On the 26th of March 1889, he was made a Master of the Royal Secret of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite at St. Paul. He was received, admitted and constituted a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Osman Temple, St. Paul, on Nov. 13, 1889. His Masonic duties, as well as his civic, were always performed to the best of his ability.
Judge Barry came to Rice Lake in 1893 in the interests of the railroad which was built between Rice Lake and Cameron and afterwards purchased by the Soo Line. He was for many years its manager. He was later engaged in the insurance business and was for many years a most efficient Justice of the Peace. In all things he was a most kindly and courteous gentleman and his friends were limited only to the number who knew him.
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