Son of John Ingram Berry (1788-1857) and Mary Wingfield Meredith (1789-1837). He first married Georgia Ann Devereux, daughter of Samuel M. and Ann Devereux on 22 Nov 1836. Georgia Ann Devereux Berry died 27 Jun 1861 Hancock County, GA. Georgia Ann is buried on the Devereux Plantation grounds.
On the 1 Dec 1868, James Edward Berry married Ann Elizabeth Simmons Devereux his wife's sister-in-law, widow of William Wood Devereux. Ann is the daughter of James Simmons and Catherine Butts.
Son James Edward Berry Jr. b. 29 Mar 1846 died unknown. Family Bible states that he moved to Texas. Married Elizabeth "Calle" Lewis on 27 Aug 1868.
James, Sr is brother to Fitz William Berry, Mary Catherine Berry Cook, Albert Meredith Berry, Virginia Ann Elisa Berry Echols, Augustine T Berry, Austin W Berry, and Lucius F Berry.
Obituary
THE SPARTA TIMES AND PLANTER FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE
Mr. James E. Berry departed this life at his residence in Sparta on Sunday morning, inst. Though his death was not unexpected, he having fallen a victim of consumption, which slowly drained life’s fountain, yet his death is keenly felt in this community. He was a modest, unassuming Christian gentleman, and his friends were many. On Monday afternoon the Methodist Church was filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends who followed his remains to their resting place, while a large crowd of colored people were present to honor the memory of a good man gone.
To the bereaved relatives we tender sympathy.
On the 1 Dec 1868, James Edward Berry married Ann Elizabeth Simmons Devereux his wife's sister-in-law, widow of William Wood Devereux. Ann is the daughter of James Simmons and Catherine Butts.
Son James Edward Berry Jr. b. 29 Mar 1846 died unknown. Family Bible states that he moved to Texas. Married Elizabeth "Calle" Lewis on 27 Aug 1868.
James, Sr is brother to Fitz William Berry, Mary Catherine Berry Cook, Albert Meredith Berry, Virginia Ann Elisa Berry Echols, Augustine T Berry, Austin W Berry, and Lucius F Berry.
Obituary
THE SPARTA TIMES AND PLANTER FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE
Mr. James E. Berry departed this life at his residence in Sparta on Sunday morning, inst. Though his death was not unexpected, he having fallen a victim of consumption, which slowly drained life’s fountain, yet his death is keenly felt in this community. He was a modest, unassuming Christian gentleman, and his friends were many. On Monday afternoon the Methodist Church was filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends who followed his remains to their resting place, while a large crowd of colored people were present to honor the memory of a good man gone.
To the bereaved relatives we tender sympathy.
Son of John Ingram Berry (1788-1857) and Mary Wingfield Meredith (1789-1837). He first married Georgia Ann Devereux, daughter of Samuel M. and Ann Devereux on 22 Nov 1836. Georgia Ann Devereux Berry died 27 Jun 1861 Hancock County, GA. Georgia Ann is buried on the Devereux Plantation grounds.
On the 1 Dec 1868, James Edward Berry married Ann Elizabeth Simmons Devereux his wife's sister-in-law, widow of William Wood Devereux. Ann is the daughter of James Simmons and Catherine Butts.
Son James Edward Berry Jr. b. 29 Mar 1846 died unknown. Family Bible states that he moved to Texas. Married Elizabeth "Calle" Lewis on 27 Aug 1868.
James, Sr is brother to Fitz William Berry, Mary Catherine Berry Cook, Albert Meredith Berry, Virginia Ann Elisa Berry Echols, Augustine T Berry, Austin W Berry, and Lucius F Berry.
Obituary
THE SPARTA TIMES AND PLANTER FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE
Mr. James E. Berry departed this life at his residence in Sparta on Sunday morning, inst. Though his death was not unexpected, he having fallen a victim of consumption, which slowly drained life’s fountain, yet his death is keenly felt in this community. He was a modest, unassuming Christian gentleman, and his friends were many. On Monday afternoon the Methodist Church was filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends who followed his remains to their resting place, while a large crowd of colored people were present to honor the memory of a good man gone.
To the bereaved relatives we tender sympathy.
On the 1 Dec 1868, James Edward Berry married Ann Elizabeth Simmons Devereux his wife's sister-in-law, widow of William Wood Devereux. Ann is the daughter of James Simmons and Catherine Butts.
Son James Edward Berry Jr. b. 29 Mar 1846 died unknown. Family Bible states that he moved to Texas. Married Elizabeth "Calle" Lewis on 27 Aug 1868.
James, Sr is brother to Fitz William Berry, Mary Catherine Berry Cook, Albert Meredith Berry, Virginia Ann Elisa Berry Echols, Augustine T Berry, Austin W Berry, and Lucius F Berry.
Obituary
THE SPARTA TIMES AND PLANTER FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE
Mr. James E. Berry departed this life at his residence in Sparta on Sunday morning, inst. Though his death was not unexpected, he having fallen a victim of consumption, which slowly drained life’s fountain, yet his death is keenly felt in this community. He was a modest, unassuming Christian gentleman, and his friends were many. On Monday afternoon the Methodist Church was filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends who followed his remains to their resting place, while a large crowd of colored people were present to honor the memory of a good man gone.
To the bereaved relatives we tender sympathy.
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