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John William Berry

John was born on June 8th, 1873 in Bolton and his baptism took place on July 20th, 1873 at Bolton Holy Trinity.¹²

Birth Notes
- Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1873
  BERRY    John W    PARTINGTON    Eastern Bolton    EB/69/320
  
  BERRY, JOHN WILLIAM     PARTINGTON
  GRO Reference: 1873 J Quarter in BOLTON
  Volume 08C Page 412
  
  Name:    John William Berry
  Gender:    Male
  Baptism Date:    20 Jul 1873
  Baptism Place:    Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Elijah Berry
  Mother:    Mary Ellen Berry
  FHL Film Number:    1966123
  Reference ID:    item 4 p 145

John's father was Elijah Berry and his mother was Mary Ellen Partington. His paternal grandparents were John Berry and Mary Collings. He had six sisters named Eliza, Elizabeth, Ada, Emily, Martha and Florence. He was the oldest of the seven children.

General Notes
- John William Berry, born 8 Jun 1873 was in the Royal Navy. Before then, he was a Weaving Loom Cleaner.
  
  1898 John married Elizabeth Harriet English.
  
  In 1901, John William Berry (27, married) was with his mother (47, Wid) at Farnworth. His wife Elizabeth H Berry (24) was with them.
  
  In 1911, John William Berry (37) and Elizabeth Harriet (33) had one adopted daughter Alice Seoft (8).
  
  2 Aug 1914, John served on the Haslar Hosp Ship. He then served on five other ships.
  
  2 July 1919 was his last service on the Victory I.

Occupation Details
- From 1911 John's occupation was Sweeper, Weaving Shad in Farnworth.
  
  To 1914 his occupation was Weaving Looom Cleaner in Bolton.
  
  From 1914 to 1919 his occupation was for Royal Navy, in At Sea.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- John Berry
  - b.1813 in Bolton d.1852 in Bolton
  
  Elijah Berry
  - b.Jun 1851 in Bolton d.Apr 1893 in Bolton
  
  William Collings
  - b.1790 in Middleton d.Feb 1852 in Bolton
  
  Mary Collings
  - b.1821 in Bolton
  
  Richard Mather ^*
  - b.Nov 1737 in Turton d.May 1826 in Turton
  
  James Mather
  - b.28 Sep 1761 in Turton d.Oct 1811 in Little Bolton
  
  Ann Howarth ^*
  - b.1744 in Lower Darwen d.May 1786 in Turton
  
  Maria Mather
  - b.1795 in Bolton d.Jan 1857 in Little Bolton
  
  James Lomax ^*
  - b.1735 in Bolton d.1831 in Bolton
  
  Happy Lomax
  - b.08 Feb 1768 in Bolton d.23 Jun 1843 in Bolton
  
  Mary Taylor
  - b.~ 1731 in Deane d.1796 in Bury
  
  John William Berry
  - b.08 Jun 1873 in Bolton
  
  Mary Ellen Partington
  - b.1853 in Manchester d.Apr 1920 in Bolton
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

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¹ BMD-Lancashire
² England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)