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Benjamin Earl Berry 1893–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 December 1893

Birth Location: Maharka Co, Iowa

Death Date: 17 Jul 1944

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Berry

Mother: Frances Hunter

Spouse(s): Lena Berry

Children(s): Marjorie Berry, Timothy Berry

Benjamin Earl Berry was born in 1893 in Maharka Co, Iowa, the child of Benjamin Franklin Berry And Frances Louisa Liza Hunter. In 1900, Benjamin Earl Berry resided in Benton, Keokuk, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Earl Berry resided in Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Earl Berry married Lena Berry, and had children including Marjorie Marge Mae Berry, Timothy E Berry. Benjamin Earl Berry passed away in 1944 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Earl Berry was born in 1893 in Maharka Co, Iowa, the child of Benjamin Franklin Berry And Frances Louisa Liza Hunter.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Earl Berry resided in Benton, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Earl Berry resided in Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
  • Benjamin Earl Berry married Lena Berry, and had children including Marjorie Marge Mae Berry, Timothy E Berry.
  • Benjamin Earl Berry passed away in 1944 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Berry's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Berry
1893–1944
Birth Place: Maharka Co, Iowa
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Berry
1858–1930
Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Frances (Louisa "Liza") Hunter
1861–1935
Fremont, Mahaska, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Joel (Walker) Hunter
1820–1901
Indiana
Mahulda (Ann) Barbee
1823–1904
Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Barbee
1777–1846
Mary Ruddick
1787–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Ruddick
1753–1825
Ann Bedsaul
1751–1807

Benjamin Berry's Descendants

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Benjamin (Earl) Berry (3 December 1893–17 Jul 1944) m. Lena Berry (Abt 1904–5 March 1999)
  1. 1. Marjorie ("Marge" Mae) Berry 1924– m. Julane (Whitie) Hansen 1924–2008
  2. 2. Timothy (E.) Berry 1925–

Benjamin Berry's Timeline

11 Records

1893
3 December 1893
Birth of Benjamin Earl Berry in Maharka Co, Iowa
Maharka Co, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 7
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Benton, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
Benton, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
1924
abt 1924
Age 31
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here
None
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 32
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Beaver, Guthrie, Iowa, USA
Beaver, Guthrie, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 47
Benjamin Earl Berry resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1944
17 Jul 1944
Age 51
Death of Benjamin Earl Berry in Des Moines, Iowa, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 December 1893
    Event Place: Maharka Co, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 018
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01196; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 100-133
    [4] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_509; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 149
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beaver, Guthrie, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340391
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Polk
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Keokuk, Iowa; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240441
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: T624_409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374422
    [10] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [14] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records
    [15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Jul 1944; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.17168428,0.84803784,0.30701458&xid=3355
    [16] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Keokuk, Iowa; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240441

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Steady Run, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: T624_409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374422

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Polk

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_509; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1924
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beaver, Guthrie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beaver, Guthrie, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340391

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01196; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 100-133

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01196; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 100-133
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [2] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 018

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Koute 1, Grimes, la.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Jul 1944; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.17168428,0.84803784,0.30701458&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1944
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Jul 1944; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.17168428,0.84803784,0.30701458&xid=3355
    [5] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Des Moines Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Jul 1944; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.17168428,0.84803784,0.30701458&xid=3355

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