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James E. "Jim" Berry

Male 1875 - Aft 1920  (~ 45 years)


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  1. 1.  James E. "Jim" Berry was born Nov 1875, VA (son of George Washington Berry and Ann Eliza "Annie" Shrieves); died Aft 1 Jan 1920.

    James married Mabel Unknown Abt 1903. Mabel was born Abt 1888, VA; died Aft 1 Jan 1920. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Pansy L. Berry was born Abt 1905, VA.
    2. Eugene B. Berry was born Abt 1906, VA.
    3. Annie G. Berry was born Abt 1908, VA.
    4. Mabel C. Berry was born Abt Jan 1910, VA.
    5. Ida V. Berry was born Abt 1913, VA.
    6. Dora P. Berry was born Abt 1915, VA.
    7. Luella Berry was born Abt Mar 1917.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Washington Berry was born Abt 1851, Accomack Co., VA (son of Charles P. Berry and Margaret Lewis); died 9 Jan 1890; was buried , Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co., VA.

    George married Ann Eliza "Annie" Shrieves 14 Feb 1875, Accomack Co., VA. Ann (daughter of George Shrieves and Hetty Unknown) was born Abt 1847, Accomack Co., VA; died 11 Jul 1905; was buried , Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co., VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ann Eliza "Annie" Shrieves was born Abt 1847, Accomack Co., VA (daughter of George Shrieves and Hetty Unknown); died 11 Jul 1905; was buried , Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co., VA.

    Notes:

    Annie was a daughter of George & Hetty Shrieves. (source: M.K. & Barry Miles in Miles Files Version 7, Eastern Shore Public Library website)

    In the Federal Census of 1900, Annie E. Berry is a widow aged 53, living at Metompkin, Accomack Co., VA. With her are two sons, James 24 and John E. 11.

    Children:
    1. 1. James E. "Jim" Berry was born Nov 1875, VA; died Aft 1 Jan 1920.
    2. William "Will" Berry was born 1880; died 1954.
    3. George Robert Berry was born 1882, Accomack Co., VA; died 1966; was buried , Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co., VA.
    4. John J. Berry was born Abt Feb 1889, VA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles P. Berry was born Abt 1810, Accomack Co., VA (son of John Hickman BERRY and Mary PETTIT); died Aft 1 Jun 1880.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1850, Charles & Margaret L. Berry, ages 40 & 38, are living at Accomack, Accomack Co., VA. They have the following children in the household: Mary A. 16, William P. 13, Sarah J. 10, Pamelia 6, & John 2.

    In the Federal Census of 1860, Charles & Margaret, ages 50 & 39, are still at Accomack. Children with them are: William 23, Permelia 15, John 12, George 9, & Margaret 4.

    In 1870 Charles is age 60, apparently a widower, living at Metompkin, Accomack Co., VA. With him are George 17 and Peggie 15.

    He is still there in 1880, age 68, living with son John N. & Elizabeth Berry, ages 28 & 25. John is Charles's son.

    Charles married Margaret Lewis 31 Jan 1831, Accomack Co., VA. Margaret was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Lewis was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1 Jun 1860.

    Notes:

    Margaret was a daughter of William Lewis and Mary Anna Wessells. (source: M.K. & Barry Miles in Miles Files Version 7, Eastern Shore Public Library website)

    Children:
    1. Nancy Berry
    2. Mary A. Berry was born 28 Jul 1832, VA; died 4 Jul 1920; was buried , Colona Cemetery, Horntown, Accomack Co., VA.
    3. William P. Berry was born Abt 1837, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1860.
    4. Sarah Jane Berry was born 5 Jan 1841, Accomack Co., VA; died 29 Jan 1924; was buried , Simpson Cemetery, Nelsonia, Accomack Co., VA.
    5. Pamelia Berry was born Abt 1844, Accomack Co., VA; died Bef 1882.
    6. John N. Berry was born Jul 1848, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.
    7. 2. George Washington Berry was born Abt 1851, Accomack Co., VA; died 9 Jan 1890; was buried , Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co., VA.
    8. Margaret "Peggy" Berry was born Abt 1856, VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1870.

  3. 6.  George Shrieves

    George — Hetty Unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Hetty Unknown
    Children:
    1. 3. Ann Eliza "Annie" Shrieves was born Abt 1847, Accomack Co., VA; died 11 Jul 1905; was buried , Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co., VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Hickman BERRY was born Abt 1763, Accomack Co., VA (son of James BERRY and Sarah HICKMAN); died 25 Jun 1843, Accomack Co., VA.

    Notes:

    Much of my information on John Berry Hickman (here identified as John Hickman Berry) has come from Miles Files Version 7, compiled by Moody K. & Barry Miles and posted online at the website of Eastern Shore Public Library [http://www.espl.org/research.htm]. The family data there, added to what I already had researched, solved some mysteries in our Berry ancestral line.

    "On 30 Sep 1850 in Accomack Co., VA, it was recorded that John Berry Hickman, who made a declaration before his Court on 28 Aug 1832, and John Berry Sr., whose will was admitted to probate on 31 Jul 1843, were one and the same person, and he was in the habit of indiscriminately signing his name as John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. It is certified that the following children of John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. are now living: Tinney Mears (formerly Tinney Berry), William P. Berry, Samuel Berry, Charles Berry, and Ann Lewis (formerly Ann Berry)."

    "John was named as an heir on 11 Mar 1782 in Accomack Co., VA . . . he was [identified] as John Berry, alias Hickman, son of Sarah Hickman, and given 4 acres in the will of James Berry. At probate it was noted that there was no heir at law within the United States." (i.e. - he was the natural son of James Berry, but not a lawful son)

    "John's will, dated 14 June 1843, bequeathed the following: $100 each to the 3 children of my son John Berry; my place where I now live to be divided into 5 lots or shares and distributed, one to my daughter Tinney Mears during her life and at her death to my other living children; one to son William Berry during his life . . . one to my daughter Ann Lewis during her life . . . one to the children of my son James Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry . . . one to the children of my son Charles Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. Executors: sons William P. & Samuel Berry. Witnesses: William S. Hope, John H. Custis, Molly Lewis."

    My research:

    John Berry Hickman, VA Line, applied for a war pension in 1832 at Accomack Co., VA.

    John B. Hickman, alias John Berry or John Berry Sr., was born c1763, according to statements made in his Revolutionary War Pension File (#18445). According to the file, John died on or about 25 June 1843.

    In the Federal Census of 1810, "John Hickman of B" is listed in Accomack Co., VA. Next to him is Esther Holland; nearby are listed Ann Holland and Isaac Holland. It is possible that these individuals are related to Maria Holland, our ancestor who married John Berry Jr.

    The Federal Census of 1820, "John B. Hickman" is listed at Accomack Co., VA. Robert Hickman is listed on the same page. John's household consists of 2 free white males 10<16, 1 free white male 16<26, 1 free white male 26<45, 1 free white male >45 (probably John himself), 1 free white female >45 (possibly John's wife), no slaves; 2 persons in the household were engaged in agriculture.

    The Federal Census of 1830 shows his household as follows: 2 free white males 20<30, 1 free white male 70<80 (probably John himself), 1 free white female 15<20, and 1 free white female 20<30. From this data it would appear that his wife has died. Possibly the young woman is a daughter-in-law. They are listed next to a Stephen Hickman (no household data).

    In 1840 "John B. Hickman" is still in Accomack Co; he is listed as a free white male 60-70; also in the household is a free white female 40-50. Other Hickmans listed in the county are Margaret, Henry, Samuel, Richard, William K., Edward, John, & Elizabeth.

    JOHN B. HICKMAN, ACCOMACK COUNTY, PRIVATE VIRGINIA MILITIA
    $80.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
    $240.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
    OCTOBER 10, 1833 PENSION STARTED
    AGE 71
    Virginia Pension Roll of 1835
    Report from the Secretary of War
    In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835
    Copied and indexed by
    William R. Navey, P. O. Box 251, Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251
    http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/pensions/vapen_h.txt

    From Miles Files:

    John was born in 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. His military pension file shows that he was age 16 in 1779, which puts his birth at 1763..2 John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Berry (Hickman), a soldier in the Army. On 30 Sep 1850 in Acc Co, VA, it was recorded that John Berry Hickman, who made a declaration before his Court on 28 Aug 1832, and John Berry Sr., whose will was admitted to probate on 31 Jul 1843, were one and the same person, and he was in the habit of indiscriminately signing his name as John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. It is certified that the following children of John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. are now living: Tinney Mears (formerly Tinney Berry), William P. Berry, Samuel Berry, Charles Berry and Ann Lewis (formerly Ann Berry)..3,4 John was named as an heir on 11 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as John Berry, alias Hickman, son of Sarah Hickman, and give 4 acres in the will of James Berry. At probate it was noted that there was no heir at law within the United States. (NOTE: It is assumed that he was the natural son of James Berry, but not a lawful son.).1 He married Mary Pettitt on 13 February 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of John Berry Hickman and Mary Pettitt..5 He made a will on 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Berry Sr. To son Samuel Berry my lot near Newtown. To the 3 children of my son John Berry $100 each. My place where I now live to be divided into 5 lots or shares & one to my daughter Tinny Mears during her life & at her death to my other living children. One to son William Berry during his life ... One to my daughter Ann Lewis during her life ... One to the children of my son James Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. One to the children of my son Charles Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. Sons William P. & Samuel Berry Extrs. Witt: William S. Hope, John H. Custis & Molly Lewis..6 John died before 31 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..6
    (sopurce: http://espl-genealogy.org/MilesFiles/p493.htm#i49249)

    John married Mary PETTIT 13 Feb 1787, Accomack Co., VA. Mary was born Abt 1765; died Bef Jun 1843, Accomack Co., VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary PETTIT was born Abt 1765; died Bef Jun 1843, Accomack Co., VA.

    Notes:

    Her father may have been William Pettitt.

    Notes:

    John Berry Hickman m Mary Pettitt 13 Feb 1787, Thomas Hickman sur.

    Children:
    1. Tinney Berry was born Abt 1788, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1860, Accomack Co., VA.
    2. James Berry was born Abt 1790, Accomack Co., VA; died Bef 14 Jun 1843, Accomack Co., VA.
    3. John BERRY was born Abt 1795, Accomack Co., VA; died Bef 14 Jun 1843.
    4. William P. Berry was born Abt 1800, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.
    5. Samuel Berry was born Abt 1805, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.
    6. 4. Charles P. Berry was born Abt 1810, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880.
    7. Ann Berry was born Abt 1814, Accomack Co., VA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880.