YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Willis Mason Berry 1906–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1906

Birth Location: Morgan, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 29 May 1972

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Father: Rapture Berry

Mother: Idella Callahan

Spouse(s): Jesse Bradford

Children(s): Nancy Berry, Betty Berry, Willis Berry

Willis Mason Berry was born in 1906 in Morgan, Alabama, USA, the child of Rapture Archie Berry And Idella Bamma Callahan. In 1910, Willis Mason Berry resided in Priceville, Morgan, Alabama. In 1920, Willis Mason Berry resided in Priceville, Morgan, Alabama. Willis Mason Berry married Jesse Louise Bradford, and had children including Barbara Berry, Betty Jane Berry, Marjorie L Berry, Nancy Marie Berry, Willis Charles Berry, Wilma Berry. Willis Mason Berry passed away in 1972 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

Find more search results for Willis Berry
WB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Willis Mason Berry was born in 1906 in Morgan, Alabama, USA, the child of Rapture Archie Berry And Idella Bamma Callahan.
  • In 1910, Willis Mason Berry resided in Priceville, Morgan, Alabama.
  • In 1920, Willis Mason Berry resided in Priceville, Morgan, Alabama.
  • Willis Mason Berry married Jesse Louise Bradford, and had children including Barbara Berry, Betty Jane Berry, Marjorie L Berry, Nancy Marie Berry, Willis Charles Berry, Wilma Berry.
  • Willis Mason Berry passed away in 1972 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rapture Berry
1873–1908
Birth Location: Redhill Homestead, Blount, Alabama, United States
RB
Idella Callahan
1875–1927
Birth Location: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama, United States
IC

Spouses(s)

Jesse Bradford
1910–1987
Birth Location: Morgan, Alabama, USA
JB

Children(s)

Nancy Berry
1938–2009
Birth Location: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, United States
NB
Betty Berry
1932–2001
Birth Location: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
BB
Willis Berry
1940–2002
Birth Location: Morgan, Alabama
WB

Willis Berry's Ancestors

Self
Willis Berry
1906–1972
Birth Place: Morgan, Alabama, USA
Parents
Rapture Archie Berry
1873–1908
Redhill Homestead, Blount, Alabama, United States
Idella (Bamma) Callahan
1875–1927
Priceville, Morgan, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Isaac (Marion) Berry
1831–1895
Blount, Alabama, United States
Sarah (Virginia) Nesmith
1834–
Blount, Alabama, United States
Aaron (Nicholas) Callahan
1847–1917
Lawrence, Cherokee, Alabama, United States
Isabella (M) Brown
1847–1913
Clinton, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Berry
1790–1873
Polly Brookshire
1808–1884
John Nesmith
1807–1890
Selina Walker
1810–1846
James Callahan
1805–1880
Susan Bracken
1811–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Berry's Descendants

1.
WB
Willis (Mason) Berry (20 Jun 1906–29 May 1972) m. Jesse (Louise) Bradford (8 Sep 1910–14 Jul 1987)
  1. 1. Nancy (Marie) Berry 1938–2009 m. Douglas (Franklin) Whitley 1941–2021 m. Ronald (Renard "Ronnie") Kirchner 1938–2006
  2. 2. Betty (Jane) Berry 1932–2001 m. Luke ("Jack") Haley 1929–2002
    1. 1. Theresa (Elaine) Haley 1951–2007
  3. 3. Willis (Charles) Berry 1940–2002

Willis Berry's Timeline

6 Records

1906
20 Jun 1906
Birth of Willis Mason Berry in Morgan, Alabama, USA
Morgan, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Willis Mason Berry resided here in Priceville, Morgan, Alabama
Priceville, Morgan, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 14
Willis Mason Berry resided here in Priceville, Morgan, Alabama
Priceville, Morgan, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 24
Willis Mason Berry resided here in Decatur, Morgan, Alabama
Decatur, Morgan, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 34
Willis Mason Berry resided here in Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Jefferson, Alabama, United States
1972
29 May 1972
Age 66
Death of Willis Mason Berry in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1906
    Event Place: Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T627_44; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 37-76.
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 419-10-6381; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T625_32; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 167; Image: 747.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 44; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 1000.0; FHL microfilm: 2339779.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T624_29; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; Image: 997; FHL microfilm: 1374042.
    [7] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1817-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T624_29; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0161; Image: 997; FHL microfilm: 1374042.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Priceville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T625_32; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 167; Image: 747.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 44; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 1000.0; FHL microfilm: 2339779.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T627_44; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 37-76.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1972
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 419-10-6381; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Web: Birmingham, Alabama, Obituary Index, 1930-1996
    [4] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1817-2011
Find more search results for Willis Berry

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE