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Family of John Prawl BERRY and Eleanor WILLIAMS

Husband: John Prawl BERRY (1841?-1913)
Wife: Eleanor WILLIAMS (1857-1943)
Marriage 2 Jul 1898 Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England1
Parish Church

Husband: John Prawl BERRY

Name: John Prawl BERRY2
Sex: Male
Father: William BERRY (1807-1874)
Mother: Susan BODDY (c. 1814-1893)
Birth 1841 (est) Crediton , Devon, England
Baptism 25 Mar 1841 (age 0) Crediton , Devon, England
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 3 mns) Crediton , Devon, England3
Bowden Hill
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 10) Crediton , Devon, England4
Western Road, Crediton
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 20) Bermondsey, London, England5
61 Sussex Place
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 19-20) Gentleman; Bermondsey, London, England5
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 30) Crediton , Devon, England6
St Lawrence Green, Western Road, Crediton
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 30) Builder employing 15 men; Crediton , Devon, England6
Residence 12 Apr 1873 (age 31-32) Plymouth, Devon, England7
Occupation 12 Apr 1873 (age 31-32) builder; Plymouth, Devon, England7
Occupation 1876 (age 34-35) builder; Plymouth, Devon, England
6 Eton Place
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 40) East Stonehouse - Plymouth, Devon, England8
28 Caroline Place
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 40) Contractor (Builder employing 30 men and 4 boys); East Stonehouse - Plymouth, Devon, England8
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 50) Plymouth, Devon, England9
2 Walker Place, St Andrew, Plymouth
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 50) Building Contractor; Plymouth, Devon, England9
Occupation 1893 (age 51-52) builder; Plymouth, Devon, England
2 Walker Terrace
and his works address, West Hoe. He was listed in Kedlly's directory of 1893.
Residence 2 Jul 1898 (age 56-57) St James the Less, Plymouth1
Occupation 2 Jul 1898 (age 56-57) Contractor (Builder employing 30 men and 4 boys); St James the Less, Plymouth1
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 60) St James-Plymouth, Devon, England10
2 Walker Terrace, Plymouth
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 60) Building Contractor; St James-Plymouth, Devon, England10
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 70) Plymouth, Devon, England11
2 Walker Terrace, Plymouth
John is living with unmarried daughters Louisa and Kate. They have one live-in general servant.
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 70) Retired Building Contractor; Plymouth, Devon, England11
Occupation 1913 (age 71-72) gentleman; Plymouth, Devon, England
2 Walker Terrace
Group/Caste Membership England Freemasons
He was initiatd into St John's Lodge, Plymouth, Lodge No 70 on 2 April 1867.
Death 16 Mar 1913 (age 72) Plymouth, Devon, England
2 Walker Terrace, Plymouth
Probate 15 Apr 1913 Exeter , Devon, England
2 Walker Terrace, Plymouth
for gentleman John Prawl Berry, probate was granted to Louisa Mortimore Berry and Kate Berry, spinsters. Estate valued at £5755 18s 10d

Wife: Eleanor WILLIAMS

Name: Eleanor WILLIAMS1
Sex: Female
Father: Joseph Short WILLIAMS (1818?- )
Mother: Mary Ann LANGDON (1816?- )
Birth 31 Jan 1857 Stonehouse, Devon, England12
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 4) East Stonehouse - Plymouth, Devon, England12
8 Phoenix Street
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 4) scholar; East Stonehouse - Plymouth, Devon, England12
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 20) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England13
8 Valletort Place
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 24) teacher of music; Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England13
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 34) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England14
8 Valletort Place
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 34) living on own means; Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England14
Residence 2 Jul 1898 (age 41) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England1
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 44) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England15
8 Valletort Place
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 44) living on own means; Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England15
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 52) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England16
8 Valletort Place
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 54) Private means; Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England16
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 64 yrs 4 mns) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England17
8 Valletort Place
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 64) Home duties; Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England17
Census 29 Sep 1939 (age 82) Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England18
8 Valletort Place
Occupation 29 Sep 1939 (age 82) Independent; Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England18
Death 16 Dec 1943 (age 86) Plympton St Mary, Devon, England
Moor View Nursing Home
Probate 16 May 1944 Llandudno, Wales
Moor View Nursing Home, Plympton St Mary, Devon
Formerly of 8 Valletort Place, Stoke Damerel. Probate granted to Charles Adrian Williams, retired chemist [her brother]. Effects £1366 11s 10d

Note on Husband: John Prawl BERRY

In 1873 Directory , J.Berry Builder was at George Lane Plymouth, in 1875 at Eton Place, Plymouth. By 1881 census John Prawl Berry was described as contractor builder employing 30 men and 4 boys, living at 28 Caroline Place, East Stonehouse, Devon. In an 1888 private directory John Berry was at 2 George Lane Plymouth. and Jno Berry,Prawe (sic) builder also appeared at George Lane, resident at 2 Walker Terrace, was still there in 1896, though there was no commercial entry then,and in 1906

Sources

1Text 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
2www.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
3Text 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.
4Text 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.
5Text From Source: Census England 1861
Address: 61 Sussex Place
Place: Bermondsey, London, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
John Prawl Berry,Boarder,Mar,M,20,Gentleman, Crediton, Devon, England,
John was one of three boarders in the house of surveyor Joseph Fawcett.
6Text 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.
7Text 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
8Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
John Prawl Berry Head Mar 40 Contractor (Builder employing 30 men and 4 boys)Crediton , Devon
Louisa Berry Wife Mar 38 Stonehouse,Devon
Louisa M. Berry Dau Unm 7 Scholar Plymouth, Devon
Kate Berry Dau Unm 5 Scholar Plymouth, Devon
Mary Maud Berry Dau Unm 3 East Stonehouse - Plymouth, Devon
Ralph Berry Son Unm 2 Stonehouse,Devon
ED8 RG11/2205 Folio 51 Page 35. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
9Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
John Prawl Berry Head M 50 Building Contractor Crediton , Devon
Louisa Berry Wife M 48 Stonehouse,Devon
Louisa M. Berry Dau S 17 Plymouth, Devon
Kate Berry Dau S 15 Scholar Plymouth, Devon
Ralph Berry Son S 12 Scholar Stonehouse,Devon
St Andrew ED17 RG12/1735 Folio 89 Page 25. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
10Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
John Prawl Berry Head M 60 Building Contractor Crediton , Devon
Kate Berry Dau S 25 Plymouth, Devon
Louisa M. Berry Dau S 27 Plymouth, Devon
St Andrew ED 12RG13/2100 Folio 63 Page 11. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
11Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
John Prawl Berry Head Mar 70 Retired Building Contractor Crediton , Devon, England
Louisa M. Berry Dau Unm 37 Plymouth, Devon, England
Kate Berry Dau Unm 35 Plymouth, Devon, England
RG14/12987 RG78/749 RD276 SD3 ED11 SN148. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
12Text From Source: Census England 1861
Address: 8 Phoenix Street
Place: East Stonehouse - Plymouth, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
Joseph F Williams,Head,Unm,M,42,spirits merchant,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Mary Williams,Wife,Mar,F,44,,Plymouth, Devon, England,
Thomas Williams,Son,Unm,M,14,scholar,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Eleanor Williams,Daughter,Unm,F,4,scholar,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Charles A.L Williams,Son,Unm,M,2,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
There was a servant, Jane Holmes, Plymothian,24, a maid of all work
13Text From Source: Census England 1881
Address: 8 Valletort Place
Place: Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity
Joseph Short Williams,Head,Mar,M,62,retired spirit dealer,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Eleanor Williams,Daughter,Mar,F,20,teacher of music,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
There was a general servant, Elizabeth Jackman, 21 from Wembury, living in.
14Text From Source: Census England 1891
Address: 8 Valletort Place
Place: Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,Where Born,Infirmity
Joseph Short Williams,Head,M,M,72,Living on own means,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Eleanor Williams,Daughter,M,F,34,living on own means,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Charles Adrian Williams,Son,S,M,32,chemist and druggist,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
There was a live-in general servant, Eleanor Perkins, 24, of Plymouth.
15Text From Source: Census England 1901
Address: 8 Valletort Place
Place: Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Infirmity
Eleanor Berry,Head,M,F,44,living on own means,,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
Charles A.L Williams,Brother,S,M,42,retired chemist,,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,
There was a 34 year old local girl working as a general servant and living in
16Text From Source: Census England 1911
Address: 8 Valletort Place
Place: Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity
Eleanor Berry,Head,F,52,M,13,none,,,Private means,,,,Stonehouse, Devon, England,,
A may Jane Thorne, a 35 year-old spinster, a mistress with the Church Schools Dept, was boarding there. There was a live in servant, Jane Daley, 46
17Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: 8 Valletort Place
Place: Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
Eleanor Berry,Head,64y 4m,F,Widowed,Stonehouse, Devon, England,,,Home duties,,,,
Kate Daley, now 56 years, 6 months was still the live-in general servant for Eleanor
18Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939
Address: 8 Valletort Place
Place: Stoke Damerel - Devonport, Devon, England

Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments
Berry, Eleanor,,F,31 Jan 1857,W,Independent,
Kate Daley was again Eleanor's live-in servant. Recorded as domestic help. She shared my birthdate of 10th November, in the year 1864