See also
| Husband: | John BERRY (c. 1804-1869) | |
| Wife: | Emma MILTON (c. 1814-1884) | |
| Children: | Mary Martha BERRY (1851-1939) | |
| Marriage | 17 Mar 1846 | St Mary Steps - Exeter, Devon, England1 |
| Name: | John BERRY2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | John BERRY (1780-1863) | |
| Mother: | Martha PRAWL (c. 1779-1845) | |
| Birth | c. 1804 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 26 Feb 1804 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England3,4 |
| Occupation | Plumber | |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 35) | Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Occupation | 6 Jun 1841 (age 35) | Plumber; Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| Occupation | 1845 (age 40-41) | plumber and brazier; Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 47) | Crediton , Devon, England6 |
| High Street, Crediton Emma Burridge was a house servant, whilst her older sister Ellen was a servant for the Govers next door. |
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| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 47) | Plumber employing 2 labourers; Crediton , Devon, England6 |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 57) | Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Occupation | 7 Apr 1861 (age 57) | Plumber employing 2 men; Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| Death | 6 Mar 1869 (age 65) | Crediton , Devon, England8 |
| Burial | 12 Mar 1869 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| the Parish Church | ||
| Name: | Emma MILTON2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | William MILTON (c. 1782-1851) | |
| Mother: | Mary CROSSMAN (c. 1784-1854) | |
| Birth | c. 1814 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 24 May 1814 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 25) | Crediton , Devon, England9 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 36) | Crediton , Devon, England6 |
| 2, High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 47) | Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 56) | Teignmouth, Devon, England10 |
| Bitton Street, West Teignmouth | ||
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 66) | Crediton , Devon, England11 |
| 2 High Street, Crediton Emma is with married daughter son-in-law and grandchildren |
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| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 66) | Annuitant; Crediton , Devon, England11 |
| Death | 29 Mar 1884 (age 69-70) | Crediton , Devon, England12,13 |
| 2 High Street, Crediton | ||
| Burial | 3 Apr 1884 | |
| Probate | 15 May 1884 | Exeter, Devon, England |
| High Street, Crediton Will was proved by Mary Martha Wright, the wife of Lewis Wright, daughter and sole executor, under certain limitations. Personal estateb£232. |
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| Name: | Mary Martha BERRY2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse: | Lewis William WRIGHT (1850-1928) | |
| Birth | 18 Feb 1851 | Crediton , Devon, England14 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 1 mn) | Crediton , Devon, England6 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Baptism | 30 Apr 1851 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 10) | Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 20) | Teignmouth, Devon, England10 |
| Bitton Street, West Teignmouth Mary M was with her mother and her stepfather in Teignmouth |
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| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 30) | Crediton , Devon, England11 |
| 2 High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 40) | Sandford, Devon, England15 |
| Village, Sandford | ||
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 49) | Sandford, Devon, England16 |
| West of England Iron Works | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1911 (age 59) | Sandford, Devon, England17 |
| The Village, Sandford | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 59) | Household Duties; Sandford, Devon, England17 |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 70 yrs 3 mns) | Sandford, Devon, England18 |
| Village | ||
| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 88) | Sandford, Devon, England19 |
| The Square | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 88) | Unpaid Domestic Duties; Sandford, Devon, England19 |
| Death | 2 Nov 1939 (age 88) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Broadview | ||
| Burial | 7 Nov 1939 | Sandford, Devon, England20 |
| Probate | 30 Nov 1939 | Exeter, Devon, England |
| Broadview, Sandford Probate was granted to Ida Mary Pickett, wife of Frederick John Pickett, and to Frederick Lewis Wright, decorator. Effects were valued at £663 5s 3d |
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John Berry snr apprenticed his three sons to different trades. John was the plumber and carried on his business at 84 High Street. In Billings 1857 Directory he is described as Ironmonger,tinman,brazier and plumber.Slaters Directory for Berks, Cornwall Devon, Dorset 1852-53 lists him as ironmonger(and plumber).Whites of 1850 lists him as a shopkeeper,ironmonger and tinner.Billings 1857 describes him as Ironmonger, Tinner, Brazier and Plumber. Similarly in Kellys 1866 Directory.
William was the carpenter - he took over the family business. Thomas was a mason, but he had no taste for it, and went to sea.
John is recorded at the 1841 census living with Sarah, his first wife, and Elizabeth, daughter of brother William. Their ages are given as 35,35 and 9 . George Rich, a plumber's apprentice age 20 is living with them.
In 1851 he is living in the High Street with my g-g-grandmother and g-grandmother.21,22
Venn acknowledges a Rev, R.H Rowden for his information on the Hooker and Berry Families
On 8 March 1832 John Berry, tinman of Crediton, was the subject of a court order, which listed him in the register of insolvent debtors.23
Western Times, 24 October 1840
"Run away from his Master, Mr.JNO BERRY, Plumber, Brazier, &c., on the 11th day of October, his apprentice, GEORGE INCH; he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark hair, about 20 years of age, wore away black frock coat, yellow waistcoat, and black trowsers; whoever employs him after this public notice will be treated according to the law. Dated, Crediton, October, 20, 1840."
In Morris 1870 Directory Mrs E Berry was described as ironmonger, plumber, brazier and tinplater, at High Street.
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| 2 | www.heardfamilyhistory.org.uk. This GEDCOM is predominantly the work of Nick Heard, but it incorporates the collaborated work of many other family historians. You are welcome to use the information herein but please acknowledge the source. Every effort has been made to ensure the data is accurate, but any use you make of it is entirely at your own risk. (c) Nick Heard 2009 |
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| 5 | Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born John Berry 35 Plumber Sarah Berry 35 Elizabeth Martha Berry 9 Scholar |
| HO107/215 Book 6 Folio 9 Page 13 Crediton ED 3. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 6 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place John Berry Head Mar 47 Plumber employing 2 labourers Crediton , Devon Emma Berry Wife Mar 36 Crediton , Devon Mary Martha Berry Dau Unm 1 mths High Street - Crediton, Devon Emma Burridge Srvant Unm 13 House servant Crediton , Devon |
| Crediton ED 2c HO107/1887 Folio 109 Page 22. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 7 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place John Berry Head Mar 57 Plumber employing 2 men Crediton , Devon Emma Berry Wife Mar 47 Crediton , Devon Mary Martha Berry Dau Unm 10 Scholar High Street - Crediton, Devon |
| Crediton ED 3 RG09/1472 Folio 49 Page `18. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 8 | Free BMD Birth. Crediton 5b 305. Cit. Date: "March quarter 1869". |
| 9 | Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born William Milton 55 Publican Mary Milton 50 Emma Milton 25 John Crossman Milton 20 Catherine(Caroline) Milton 10 Scholar |
| Crediton ED 3 HO107/215 Book 6 Folio 3 Page 1. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 10 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James Holcombe Head Mar 54 Maltster employing one man Crediton , Devon Emma Holcombe Wife Mar 56 Crediton , Devon James John Holcombe Grandson Unm 6 Scholar Teignmouth, Devon Mary Martha Berry Step daughter Unm 20 High Street - Crediton, Devon |
| West Teignmouth ED 1 RG10/2070 Folio 7 Page 8. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 11 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Lewis William Wright Head Mar 30 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon Mary Martha Wright Wife Mar 30 High Street - Crediton, Devon Emma Kathleen Wright Dau Unm 2 Sandford, Devon Frederick Lewis Wright Son Unm 1 Crediton , Devon Emma Milton Mother-in-law Mar 66 Annuitant Crediton , Devon |
| Crediton ED 3 RG11/2229 Folio 51 Page 18. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 13 | Free BMD Birth. Crediton 5b 275. Cit. Date: Q2 1884. |
| 14 | Vol10 p91. Cit. Date: "Mar Q 1851". |
| 15 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Lewis William Wright Head M 40 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon Mary Martha Wright Wife M 40 High Street - Crediton, Devon Emma Kathleen Wright Dau S 13 Scholar Sandford, Devon Clara Jefferis Wright Dau S 9 Scholar Crediton , Devon John Berry "Jack" Wright Son S 4 Scholar Sandford, Devon George Jefferis Wright Son S 2 Sandford, Devon Nellie Louise Wright Dau S 2 mths Sandford, Devon |
| Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine ED 11 RG12 Piece 1761 Folio 86 Page 5. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 16 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Lewis William Wright Head M 50 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon Mary Martha Wright Wife M 49 High Street - Crediton, Devon Frederick Lewis Wright Son S 21 Plumber and Painter Crediton , Devon John Berry "Jack" Wright Son S 14 Scholar Sandford, Devon George Jefferis Wright Son S 12 Scholar Sandford, Devon Ida Mary Wright Dau S 5 Scholar Sandford, Devon |
| Sandford ED 9 Crediton, Cheriton Bishop RG13/2131 Folio 70 Page 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 17 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Lewis William Wright Head Mar 60 Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright Sandford, Devon, England Mary Martha Wright Wife Mar 59 Household Duties High Street - Crediton, Devon, England John Berry "Jack" Wright Son Unm 24 Wheelwright Sandford, Devon, England Nellie Louise Wright Dau Unm 20 Assisting in Household Duties Sandford, Devon, England Catherine(Caroline) Milton 87 Living on her means Crediton , Devon, England |
| RG14/13204 RG78/765 RD281 SD4 ED9 SN39. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 18 | Text From Source: Census England 1921 Address: Village Place: Sandford, Devon, England Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Married,Where Born,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages Lewis William Wright,Head,71y 1m,M,Married,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Smith, Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright,,,None, Mary Martha Wright,Wife,70y 3m,F,Married,Crediton, Devon, England,,,,,,, Ida Mary Wright,Daughter,25y 6m,F,Single,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Home Duties,,,, James Hexter,Visitor,24y 11m,M,Single,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Police constable,City of London Police Force,Moor Lane Police Station, London EC2,, |
| 19 | Text From Source: Name of person,Married name,Gender,Birthdate,Condition as to marriage,Rank, Profession or Occupation,Occupation comment,Comments Mary Martha Berry,,F,18 FEB 1851,,Unpaid Domestic Duties,, Frederick John Pickett,,M,13 OCT 1889,,Cabinet Maker,, Ida Mary Wright,,F,26 JAN 1896,,Unpaid Domestic Duties,, Mildred Doreen Pickett,,F,21 DEC 1929,,At School,, John L Pickett,,M,1937,,,, |
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| 21 | 1841 Census. HO107/215/6 ED 3 Reg district Crediton Page 13 (11th page). |
| 22 | Free BMD Birth. Crediton June Q 5b p278. |
| 23 | Devon Heritage Centre. Devon social and Institutional Records DHC Ref QS36/2. |