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William Berry

Male - 1654


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  1. 1.  William Berry was born in England; died in 1654 in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Abt 1631; He came to New Hampshire.
    • Living: 25 May 1640, Strawberry Bank (now Hampton), Rockingham County, New Hampshire
    • Freeman: 18 May 1642, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Proprietor: 7 Dec 1642, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Land/House: 31 Jan 1648, Sandy Beach (now Rye), Rockingham County, New Hampshire ; William Berry was granted land. On 13 January 1652, he was granted another 40 acres.
    • History: 8 Oct 1650; He served on a grand jury.
    • Estate Admin: 28 Jun 1654, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; His estate was probated and administration granted to his widow.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    He died suddenly.

    William married Jane about 1634/35 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Jane was born about 1619 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1636 in New Hampshire; died after 5/1708.
    2. 3. John Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1637 in New Hampshire; died before 1717.
    3. 4. Joseph Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1639 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in Feb 1717 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    4. 5. Mary Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1641 in New Hampshire; died on 1706 to 1710.
    5. 6. Rachel Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1643 in New Hampshire; died about 1706/07.
    6. 7. James Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1645 in New Hampshire.
    7. 8. William Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1647 in New Hampshire; died before 1708.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in say 1636 in New Hampshire; died after 5/1708.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1652; Capt. John Locke. He was a carpenter. He was born about 1626 in Yorkshire, England. They lived for a time in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, having an 8 acre lot granted to him in 1656/57 between John Jackson and William Cotton. He probably settled on this land in 1666 without permission of the town. Later, they settled on Jocelyn's (Locke's) Neck in what is now Rye. He died on Sunday 26 August 1696 in Rye, New Hampshire, killed in his field by Indians. He had laid his musket down and was working in his field, reaping grain, when several Indians crept up on him and shot him with his own weapon. They then rushed him, supposing him dead, when he seized his sickle and cut the nose off of one of his assailants. Years afterwards, his son met a noseless Indian in Portsmouth. While they both recognized each other, we know not what ensued. Issue: 1. John Locke (c1653-____) 2. Elizabeth Locke 3. Nathaniel Locke (c1662-____) 4. Alice Locke 5. Edward Locke 6. Tryphena Locke 7. Rebecca Locke 8. Mary Locke 9. William Locke (1677-____) 10. James Locke 11. Joseph Locke


  2. 3.  John Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1637 in New Hampshire; died before 1717.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1667; He performed surveying for Portsmouth but signed his name with a mark on the deeds.
    • Land/House: 1673; He had grants of land in 1673, 1683, 1693, and 1698.
    • History: 20 Feb 1689; John signed a petition by his mark.
    • Residence: 1703, Sandy Beach (now Rye), Rockingham County, New Hampshire ; He was one of the first settlers of Sandy Beach (Rye), New Hampshire.

    Family/Spouse: Susanna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. John Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1658/59 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1729 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 10. Elizabeth Berry  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. William Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1663 in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    4. 12. Hannah Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 13. Sarah Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  3. 4.  Joseph Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1639 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in Feb 1717 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1660, Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; In 1660 He was granted 13 acres in Rye, New Hampshire.
    • Residence: 1682, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; In 1682 he was living in Greenland, New Hamphire.
    • Land/House: 1697, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; In 1697 he sold his house in Greenland, New Hampshire.
    • Last Full Review: 23 Jul 2020

    Joseph married Rachel Gutch in 1665 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Rachel was born on 4 Jun 1654 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Mary Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in say 1641 in New Hampshire; died on 1706 to 1710.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1659; John Foss. Tradition says that John was a calker, who deserted a British warship in Boston harbor and settle in Rye, New Hampshire. He was born about 1634/35. He was an innkeeper between 1694 and 1698 in Rye. He served in 1698 in Rye, New Hampshire, as a Selectman. He left a will on 13 September 1710 in Rye, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. John Foss (c1660-____) 2. Elizabeth Foss (c1666-____) 3. Samuel Foss 4. Martha Foss 5. Thomas Foss 6. William Foss 7. Joshua Foss 8. Zachariah Foss 9. Hannah Foss

    Notes:

    Died:
    She witnessed her sister Rachel's will 12 February 1706/07 but in not mentioned in her husband's will dated 13 September 1710.


  5. 6.  Rachel Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in say 1643 in New Hampshire; died about 1706/07.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1666; John Marden. They lived at Great Island (New Castle) and at Sandy Beach, now Rye. John Marden arrived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire between 1658 and 1664. In 1666, he subscribed 9 shillings for the up keep of the minister. His will was dated 11 August 1698 and proved at the same time as the nuncupative will of his widow, Rachel, on 12 February 1706/07. Issue: 1. baby girl Marden 2. James Marden 3. Thomas Marden 4. John Marden (c1671-____) 5. William Marden 6. Elizabeth Marden 7. Mary Marden


  6. 7.  James Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in say 1645 in New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1665; Eleanor Wallis, the daughter of George and Eleanor Wallis. Issue: 1. George Berry (1674-____) 2. James Berry (1676-____) 3. Samuel Berry 4. Ebenezer Berry 5. Rachel Berry
    • Land/House: 1718, New Castle, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; He sold 10 acres east of Breakfast Hill to his son James of Greenland.


  7. 8.  William Berry Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in say 1647 in New Hampshire; died before 1708.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 8 Jul 1678; Judith Locke, the daughter of Nathaniel and Judith (Hermins) Locke. She was born on 16 May 1656 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. According to the Selectman's minutes in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on 5 March 1674/75, the Widow Locke asked "to live in the school house on the Great Island in order to the teaching of children to read and sew." After William's death, on 10 December 1716 Judith, at age 60, married (2) Nathaniel Huggins. She died on Friday 19 January 1753. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Berry (1686-____) 2. Nathaniel Berry (1689-____) 3. Stephen Berry (1693-____) 4. William Berry (1693-1786) 5. Jeremiah Berry (1696-1719) 6. Frederica Berry (1698-____) 7. Abigail Berry (1700-____) 8. Jane Berry (1702-____)
    • Living: 1704

    Notes:

    Married:
    Locke (1979) states that William was the son of John and Susannah Locke, however that William would have been about 15 when married. Here Mr. Locke was in error.



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  John Berry Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Jan 1658/59 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1729 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1694, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; He served in King William's War in 1694.
    • Occupation: say 1700; He was an inn keeper and a prison keeper.
    • Military: From 5 Oct 1708 to 19 Oct 1708, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; From 5 October 1708 to 19 October 1708 he served in the Hampton, New Hampshire militia.
    • Tax: 1723, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; In 1723 he was taxed 2 shillings in Greenland, New Hampshire.
    • Residence: 1729, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; He lived in Greenland, New Hampshire in 1729.
    • Last Full Review: 30 Jul 2020

    Notes:

    Birth: His birth was recorded as 14 (11) 1658.

    Name:


    Military:

    John married Mary Souther on yes, date unknown. Mary (daughter of John Souther and Hannah Reed) was born on 25 Aug 1668 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1729 in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Nehemiah Berry  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1751.
    2. 15. Jonathan Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1693 in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    3. 16. Ithemer Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1698 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened in 1727 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  2. 10.  Elizabeth Berry Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1)

  3. 11.  William Berry Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1) was born about 1663 in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 19 Dec 1689, Strafford County, New Hampshire; Sabina Locke, the daughter of Nathaniel and Judith (Hermins) Locke. She was born about 1666. Tradition has her born "on the ocean." After William's death, on 8 December 1710 Sabina, married (2) Abraham Lewis. After Abraham's death, on 7 March 1716/17 Sabina, married (3) John Philbrick. She died in 1761. Issue: 1. Thomas Berry (1690-1760) 2. Joshua Berry

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were married by the Rev. John Pike.


  4. 12.  Hannah Berry Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1) was born in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1699; Daniel Allen, the son of Charles and Susannah (Hugigins) Allen. He was born in 1669. He lived in 1669 in Greenland, New Hampshire. Daniel had a seat in the Portsmouth meeting house in 1693. He died on Friday 22 January 1745/46. Issue: 1. boy Allen 2. boy Allen


  5. 13.  Sarah Berry Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1) was born in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1689; Samuel Dowst.
    • Complier's Note: 1999; There is some question as to her parentage



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Nehemiah Berry Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.John2, 1.William1) died in 1751.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Mar 1705; Alice Locke. Alice was either the daughter of Nathaniel and Dorothy (Blake) Locke or the daughter of John and Elizabeth Locke.
    • Married: 22 Oct 1724; Sarah Rand, the daughter of Samuel Rand. Issue: 1. Susanna Berry (1725-____) 2. John Berry (1736-____) 3. Jacob Berry (1738-____) 4. Hannah Berry (1740-____) 5. Nathaniel Berry (1746-1815)
    • Will: 25 Mar 1751, Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
    • Probate/Proved: 24 Apr 1751, Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire


  2. 15.  Jonathan Berry Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.John2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Jan 1693 in Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  3. 16.  Ithemer Berry Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.John2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Mar 1698 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened in 1727 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1727, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Ithemer Berry owned covenant in the church at Greenland.
    • Moved To: 1732, Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; He settled in Chester, N.H. on Chester Street at house lot number 32 by 1732.

    Ithemer married Anne Philbrick on 19 Jun 1722 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Anne (daughter of John Philbrick) was christened in 1713 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Zebedee Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1726 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened in 1728 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 18. Ellet Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1727 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened in 1738 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1758 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    3. 19. Mary Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in 1730 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in probably young.
    4. 20. Ithemer Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1735 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 19 Feb 1803 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 21. Elizabeth Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1737 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    6. 22. Ann Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1739 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    7. 23. Jonathan Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1741 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1805 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    8. 24. Dolly Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1743 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1816 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    9. 25. John Berry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1745 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


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