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Family of John BERRY and Martha PRAWL

Husband: John BERRY (1780-1863)
Wife: Martha PRAWL (c. 1779-1845)
Children: John BERRY (c. 1804-1869)
Mary BERRY (c. 1805-bef1809)
William BERRY (1807-1874)
Mary BERRY (c. 1809-1893)
Elizabeth BERRY (c. 1812-1884)
Thomas BERRY (c. 1814- )
James BERRY (c. 1816-1818)
Marriage 11 Apr 1803 Crediton , Devon, England1,2,3
Parish Church of the Holy Cross
Witnessed by John Prawl and Richard Bedford. In Prawl's day book for the day is the comment" Self, Edwards,Berry, Tremblett, Wreford and Manley not at work." Edwards, Berry, Tremblett, Wreford and Manley were not at work the next day either, but by Wednesday 13th they were back on the job!

Husband: John BERRY

Name: John BERRY4
Sex: Male
Father: George BERRY (c. 1754-c. 1806)
Mother: Agnes COLLINS (c. 1755-1780)
Birth 1780 Sandford, Devon, England
Baptism c. 23 Feb 1780 (age 0) Sandford, Devon, England
Occupation builder
Residence 1790 (age 9-10) Sandford, Devon, England
Hele
In the Sandford census of 1790 George Berry and Ann were living at Hele with children John, George, James and Elizabeth.
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 60) Crediton , Devon, England5
Park Street, Crediton
Occupation 6 Jun 1841 (age 60) builder; Crediton , Devon, England5
Park Street
At the 1841 census John was living at Park Street, described as a builder, with wife Martha. Both have ages given as 60. Two Mary Berrys are also there - one aged 25 is probably unmarried daughter Mary though she seems to have taken about 10 years off her age. The other, aged 10, is probably the daughter of William's first marriage to Susan Niner. He retired in 1850
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 71) Crediton , Devon, England6
Park Street
Occupation 30 Mar 1851 (age 70-71) mason; Crediton , Devon, England6
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 81) Crediton , Devon, England7
Park Street, Crediton
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 81) Retired Builder; Crediton , Devon, England7
Death Q1 1863 (age 82-83) Crediton , Devon, England

Wife: Martha PRAWL

Name: Martha PRAWL4,8
Sex: Female
Father: John PRAWL (1751?-1822)
Mother: Mary DUNN (c. 1745-1783)
Birth c. 1779 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 17 Sep 1779 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 60) Crediton , Devon, England5
Park Street, Crediton
Death Q4 1845 (age 66) Crediton , Devon, England
Burial 14 Dec 1845 Crediton , Devon, England

Child 1: John BERRY

Name: John BERRY4
Sex: Male
Spouse 1: Sarah THOMAS (c. 1801-1845)
Spouse 2: Emma MILTON (c. 1814-1884)
Birth c. 1804 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 26 Feb 1804 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England3,9
Occupation Plumber
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 35) Crediton , Devon, England10
High Street, Crediton
Occupation 6 Jun 1841 (age 35) Plumber; Crediton , Devon, England10
Occupation 1845 (age 40-41) plumber and brazier; Crediton , Devon, England
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 47) Crediton , Devon, England11
High Street, Crediton
Emma Burridge was a house servant, whilst her older sister Ellen was a servant for the Govers next door.
Occupation 30 Mar 1851 (age 47) Plumber employing 2 labourers; Crediton , Devon, England11
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 57) Crediton , Devon, England12
High Street, Crediton
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 57) Plumber employing 2 men; Crediton , Devon, England12
Death 6 Mar 1869 (age 65) Crediton , Devon, England13
Burial 12 Mar 1869 Crediton , Devon, England
the Parish Church

Child 2: Mary BERRY

Name: Mary BERRY4
Sex: Female
Birth c. 1805 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 26 Dec 1805 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Death bef 1809 (age 3-4)

Child 3: William BERRY

Name: William BERRY4
Sex: Male
Spouse 1: Susan(na)Thomas NINER (c. 1808-1832)
Spouse 2: Susan BODDY (c. 1814-1893)
Birth 12 Mar 1807 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 5 Apr 1807 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Occupation Carpenter and Builder
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 30) Crediton , Devon, England14
Bowden Hill
Occupation 6 Jun 1841 (age 30) builder; Crediton , Devon, England14
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 44) Crediton , Devon, England15
Western Road, Crediton
Occupation 30 Mar 1851 (age 44) Builder employing 15 men; Crediton , Devon, England15
Occupation 10 Nov 1852 (age 45) builder16
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 54) Crediton , Devon, England17
St Lawrence Green
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 54) Builder employing 4 men and 2 boys; Crediton , Devon, England17
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 64) Crediton , Devon, England18
St Lawrence Green, Western Road, Crediton
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 64) Retired Builder; Crediton , Devon, England18
Occupation 12 Apr 1873 (age 66) gentleman19
Death 7 Nov 1874 (age 67) Crediton , Devon, England
"Mr William Berry sen. one of the oldest tradesmen of Crediton, has succumbed to injuries which he received a few weeks since in falling from a scaffold" Western Morning News Monday November 9th 1874.

He was building the National Provincial Bank at 133 High Street Crediton, at the junction with Market Street, Crediton.
Burial 14 Nov 1874 Crediton , Devon, England
Crediton churchyard
Probate 20 Jan 1875 Exeter, Devon, England
Crediton, Devon
The will of William Berry, gentleman, was proved by William Boddy Berry, of Crediton, John Prawl Berry of Eton Place, Plymouth in the said county, builders, and Samuel Dunn Berry of Crediton, linen draper, the Sons, the Executors. Effects under £2000.
Occupation 2 Jul 1898 (age 91) gentleman20

Child 4: Mary BERRY

Name: Mary BERRY4
Sex: Female
Spouse: Francis John Hext BELLRINGER (c. 1812-1869)
Birth c. 1809 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 25 Dec 1809 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 25) Crediton , Devon, England5
Park Street, Crediton
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 40) Crediton , Devon, England6
Park Street
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 46) St Martin-in-the Fields - Westminster, London, England21
9a Martlett Court, Long Acre, St Martins
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 60) Shoreditch, London, England22
28 Buckland Street, Hoxton
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 70) Finsbury Park, London, England23
2 Lascelles Place St Giles in the Fields
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 81) St Giles in the Fields, London, England24
5 Lascelles Place
Death Q3 1893 (age 83) St Giles, Middlesex, England
Burial 29 Sep 1893

Child 5: Elizabeth BERRY

Name: Elizabeth BERRY4
Sex: Female
Spouse: Thomas FURSEY (1806-1860)
Birth c. 1812 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 22 Apr 1812 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 39) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England25
Belmont House, Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 48) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England26
125, 126 and 128 High Street, Cheltenham
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 48) Housekeeper; Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England26
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 59) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England27
125 and 126 High Street Cheltenham
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 59) Housekeeper to Linen and Silk Draper and Mercer; Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England27
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 69) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England28
125, 126, 128 High Street, Cheltenham
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 69) Housekeeper; Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England28
Death 2 Nov 1884 (age 72) Warwick, Warwickshire, England
85 Warwick Street

Child 6: Thomas BERRY

Name: Thomas BERRY4
Sex: Male
Spouse: Mary BLATCHFORD (1810- )
Birth c. 1814 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 3 May 1814 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Occupation Mason, Sailor
Occupation 1832 (age 17-18) Mason; Crediton , Devon, England
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 25) Crediton , Devon, England29
Park Street
Thomas, Mary, William and Martha are at least together in 1841
Occupation 6 Jun 1841 (age 25) Mason; Crediton , Devon, England29
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 39) Holborn, London, England30
Nr a Plum Tree Court, Holborn
A Thomas Berry born in Crediton is found in this area of Holborn, as a visitor to another Thomas Berry, a Cordwainer from Herts. This seems to be a very anonymous part of London, with many Irish residents, and few people giving much detail about their place of birth. This may or may not be our Thomas. The family history simply records that Bricklaying was not to his taste and he went to sea.
Occupation 30 Mar 1851 (age 39) Mariner; Holborn, London, England31
Occupation 13 Dec 1870 (age 55-56) Mason32

Child 7: James BERRY

Name: James BERRY4
Sex: Male
Birth c. 1816 Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 10 Mar 1816 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Death 8 Nov 1818 (age 1-2)

Note on Husband: John BERRY

Venn acknowledges a Rev, R.H Rowden for his information on the Hooker and Berry Families

Sources

1Text From Source: No: South West Heritage Trust Devon Devon Marriages and Banns Crediton Parish Marriages Register page 7 No 20
John Berry of Crediton Parish
and Martha Prawl of Crediton Parish
were married in this church By Banns
this 11 Day of April in the year 1803
By me John Thry Assistant Minister
This marriage was Solemnized between us
John Berry and Martha Prawl
In the presence of Richard Bedford, John Prawl
2
3
4www.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
5Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born
John Berry 60 Builder
Martha Berry 60
Mary Berry 25
Mary Susan Niner Berry 10 Scholar
Crediton ED 3 HO107/215 Book 6 Folio 16 Page 26. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
6Text From Source: Census England 1851
Address: Park Street
Place: Crediton, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
John Berry,Head,Wid,M,71,mason,Sandford, Devon, England,
Francis John Hext Bellringer,Son-in-law,Mar,M,35,jeweller,Bodmin, Cornwall, England,
Mary Bellringer,Daughter,Mar,F,40,,Crediton, Devon, England,
Francis John Hext Bellringer,Grandson,Unm,M,6,scholar,Crediton, Devon, England,
George Bellringer,Grandson,Unm,M,5,scholar,Crediton, Devon, England,
Edward Bellringer,Grandson,Unm,M,3,scholar,Crediton, Devon, England,
There was a general house servant, Jane Ford, 15.
7Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
John Berry Head W 81 Retired Builder Sandford, Devon
Crediton ED 4 RG9/1472 Folio 65 Page 10. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
8Marriage from Latter Day Saints
9
10Text 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.
11Text 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.
12Text 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.
13Free BMD Birth. Crediton 5b 305. Cit. Date: "March quarter 1869".
14Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born
William Berry 30 Builder
Susan Berry 25
William Boddy Berry 2
John Prawl Berry 3 mths
HO107/215 Book 8 Folio 13 Page 20 Crediton ED4. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
15Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
William Berry Head Mar 44 Builder employing 15 men Crediton , Devon
Susan Berry Wife Mar 37 Crediton , Devon
William Boddy Berry Son Unm 12 Scholar Crediton , Devon
John Prawl Berry Son Unm 10 Scholar Crediton , Devon
Eliza Hooker Berry Dau Unm 7 Scholar Crediton , Devon
Samuel Dunn Berry Son Unm 4 Scholar Crediton , Devon
HO107/1887 Folio 58 Page 39 Crediton ED 2a. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
16Text From Source: 1852, Marriage solemnized at St Mary's parish church of St Marylebone in the Parish of Marylebone in the County of
Marriage No: London Metropolitan Archives;Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P89/MRY2/067
When Married: 10 Nov 1852
Name and Surname: John Adams and Elizabeth Martha Berry
Age: 32 and 21
Condition: Bachelor and Spinster
Rank or Profession: currier and -
Residence at the time of Marriage: Crewkerne and St Marylebone
Father's Name and Surname: Edward Adams and William Berry
Rank or Profession of Father: tanner and builder
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, Charles D Maxsted.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, John Adams and Elizabeth Martha Berry
in the Presence of us, Emily Fudge, Mrs Thomas Niner
17Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
William Berry Head Mar 54 Builder employing 4 men and 2 boys Crediton , Devon
Susan Berry Wife Mar 47 Crediton , Devon
William Boddy Berry Son Unm 22 Statuary Mason Crediton , Devon
Eliza Hooker Berry Dau Unm 17 Crediton , Devon
RG9/1472 Folio 12 Page 18 Crediton ED 1. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
18Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
William Berry Head Mar 64 Retired Builder Crediton , Devon
Susan Berry Wife Mar 57 Crediton , Devon
John Prawl Berry Son Unm 30 Builder employing 15 hands Crediton , Devon
Mary Susan Niner Baker Dau Unm 41 Chemists Wife Crediton , Devon
Edith M.Louise Baker Granddaughter Unm 2 mths Romsey, Hampshire
Susan Mary Hooker Granddaughter Unm 1 Folkestone, Kent
RG10/2161 Folio 14 Page 20 Crediton ED1. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
19Text From Source: 1873, Marriage solemnized at St George's in the Parish of Eas Stonehouse in the County of
Marriage No: Plymouth & West Devon Archive, Devon Marriages and Banns, parish marriages
When Married: 12 Apr 1873
Name and Surname: John Prawl Berry and Louisa Mortimer
Age: 32 and 30
Condition: Bachelor and Spinster
Rank or Profession: buikder and -
Residence at the time of Marriage: Plymouth and Stonehouse
Father's Name and Surname: William Berry and John James Mortimore
Rank or Profession of Father: gentleman and brewer
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns by me, P.H.Newnham, vicar.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, John Prawl Berry and Louisa Mortimer
in the Presence of us, K.Robinson Reed, Maey E.Wey
20Text From Source: 1898, Marriage solemnized at Parish Church in the Parish of Stoke Damerel, Devonport in the County of Devon
Marriage No: Archive: Plymouth & West Devon Record Office. Devon marriages and banns, parish marriages.
When Married: 2 Jul 1898
Name and Surname: John Prawl Berry and Eleanor Williams
Age: 57 and 41
Condition: Widower and Spinster
Rank or Profession: Contractor and -
Residence at the time of Marriage: St James the Less and Stoke Damerel, Devonport
Fathers' Names and Surnames: William Berry and Joseph F Williams
Rank or Profession of Fathers: Gentleman and Gentleman
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, Arthur L.Giles.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, John Prawl Berry and Eleanor Williams
in the Presence of us, K.Pearse, W.Symons
21Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Francis John Hext Bellringer Head Mar 45 Watchmaker Bodmin, Cornwall
Mary Bellringer Wife Mar 46 Crediton , Devon
Francis John Hext Bellringer Son Unm 16 Watchmaker Crediton , Devon
George Bellringer Son Unm 15 Hatter Crediton , Devon
Herbert Bellringer Son Unm 9 Scholar Crediton , Devon
RG09/59 Folio133 Page 30. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
22Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Francis John Hext Bellringer Head Mar 26 Cook and Cutter Crediton , Devon
Elizabeth Bellringer Wife Mar 27 Chelsea, London
Francis Henry Bellringer Son Unm 11 mths Hoxton, London
Mary Bellringer Mother Wid 60 Crediton , Devon
RG10/456 Folio 43 Page 29 Shoreditch, Hoxton. ED11. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
23Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Mary Berry Head Widow 70 None Crediton , Devon
Edward Bellringer Son Unm 32 Clerk in shop Crediton , Devon
RG11/323 Folio 7 Page 10 St Giles, ED 4. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
24Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Mary Berry Head W 81 Crediton , Devon
Edward Bellringer Son S 42 Clerk Crediton , Devon
St Giles ED 4 RG12/210 Folio 93 Page 7. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
25Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Thomas Fursey Head Mar 44 Schoolmaster Bridport, Dorset
Elizabeth Fursey Wife Mar 39 Crediton , Devon
George Walter Fursey Son Unm 12 Scholar At sea.En route to India on board the George IV
Samuel Dunn Fursey Son Unm 9 Scholar ,Java,Batavia
Martha Prall Fursey Dau Unm 8 Scholar Appledore,Devon
Elizabeth Fursey Dau Unm 6 Scholar Appledore,Devon
Jane M Fursey Dau Unm 5 Scholar Appledore,Devon
Thomas Ingram Fursey Son Unm 3 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Kitty Fursey Dau Unm 2 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Mary Ann Fursey Dau Unm 2 mths Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Jane N Fursey Sis Unm 39 Bridport, Dorset
HO107/1973 Folio 172 Page 28 ED 1f. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
26Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Elizabeth Berry Head Mar 48 Housekeeper Crediton , Devon
Mary Ann Fursey Dau Unm 7 Scholar Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Sally Fursey Dau Unm 8 Scholar Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Thomas Ingram Fursey Son Unm 13 Scholar Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
RG9/1798 Folio 104 Page 2 ED11. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
27Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Elizabeth Berry Head Mar 59 Housekeeper to Linen and Silk Draper and Mercer Crediton , Devon
Jane M Fursey Dau Unm 25 Silk Mercer and Linen Drapers Assistant Appledore,Devon
Sally Fursey Dau Unm 18 Silk Mercer and Linen Drapers Assistant Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
RG 10/2668 Folio 80 Page 10ED 27. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
28Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Elizabeth Berry Head Mar 69 Housekeeper Crediton , Devon
RG11/2573 Folio 68 Page 13 ED 27. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
29Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born
Thomas Berry 25 Mason
Mary Berry 30
William Henry Berry 9 Scholar
Martha Berry 7 Scholar
Crediton ED 3 HO107/215 Book 6 Folio 13 Page 21. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
30Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Thomas Berry Head Mar 39 Mariner Crediton , Devon
West London South ED 3 and 1d HO107/1527 Folio 161 Page 50. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Questionable.
31Ibid. West London South ED 3 and 1d HO107/1527 Folio 161 Page 50. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
32Text From Source: 1870, Marriage solemnized at St Peter's Church in the Parish of Walsall in the County of
Marriage No: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records, Staffordshire Marriages, Archive reference D3862/1/17
When Married: 13 Dec 1870
Name and Surname: Abraham Lunn and Martha Berry
Age: 48 and 36
Condition: Widower and Spinster
Rank or Profession: contractor and -
Residence at the time of Marriage: Green Lane, Walsall and Green Lane, Walsall
Father's Name and Surname: James Lunn and Thomas Berry
Rank or Profession of Father: contractor and Mason
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, James Bradley, vicar.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, Abraham Lunn and Martha Berry
in the Presence of us, H.Dingman, Matilda Guest