John H. BERRY, b. Between 1827 and 1832, Chincoteague Island, VA; Sandy Hill, MD; Horntown, VA; or South Carolina d. Between Aug 1870 and 1 Jun 1875 (Age 43 years)
Mother
Eliza Ann ELSBREE, b. 5 Nov 1832, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA d. 4 Jan 1913, Providence, RI (Age 80 years)
In their marriage record of 1853, both John & Eliza were identified as residents of New Bedford. It was a first marriage for both. John's birthplace is given as Sandy Hill, MD; his occupation is given as mariner. John's parents are named as John and Maria; Eliza's father is named as Benjamin Elsbree (no mother named). (New Bedford Vol.69: Pg.129)
Sarah is age 18 in the 1875 Federal Census. She is living with her widowed mother in Providence, along with her brother John, and (probably) her daughter Ada, age 1. Beside Ada's name is written "granddaughter, illegitimate."
In 1880 she is married to George L. Nottage, and has three daughters.
I have wondered if Sarah's middle name was Maria, after her paternal grandmother. One family tree has her middle name as Malvina. One of her daughters has the middle name Melvina, so possibly that was it.
Our grandfather named a daughter Sarah Melvina Berry.
1857 - 1901 (43 years)
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