Reuben Berry (abt. 1819 - aft. 1870)

Born about 1819 in Kentucky, United States

Descendants

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Biography

Reuben Berry is a part of US Black heritage.

Reuben was born about 1819. He passed away after 1870.

Slave Owner(s)

1. Philander Berry (1846-1848)
2. J. L. Clements (1852)
3. G. Green (1858)

Sources

• 1848 Mary Ann baptism. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 2; digital image 81 of 293, FamilySearch, ([1]: accessed 2 May 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2. “May 5- Mary Ann dau of Reuben servt of Philander Berry & Priscilla servt of Matilda Harris. Gmother Mary Ann Cruz. b.Spt3,1846”

• 1849 Gabriel Johnson & Philander Elias baptisms. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 7; digital image 86 of 293, FamilySearch, ([2]: accessed 2 May 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2. “July 12- Gabriel Johnson son of Reuben servt of Philander Berry & Priscilla servt of Mrs. Matilda Clements Gmother Mary Cruz.b. Mar 6, 1849. July 12- Philander Elias a twin brother.Gmother Matilda Clements”

• 1852 John Andrew baptism. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 18; digital image 97 of 293, FamilySearch, ([3]: accessed 2 May 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2. “Sept 12- John Andrew son of Reuben servt of J.L. Clements & Priscilla servt of P. Clements Gmother -- servt of --, born Oct 27, 1850”

• 1852 Henry baptism. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 18; digital image 97 of 293, FamilySearch, ([4]: accessed 2 May 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2. “Sept 12- Henry son of Reuben servt of J.L. Clements & Priscilla servt of P. Clements Gmother Maria servt of John Payne. born June 22, 1852”

• 1853 William Clements baptism. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 1 digital image 99 of 293, FamilySearch, ([5]: accessed 12 June 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2.
  • “May 5- William illeg. son of Ruben & Lucinda servts of Joseph L. Clements Gmother Cely servt of The Sisters of Charity. born Nov 17,1853.”

• 1858 Sarah Letha baptism. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 18; digital image 114 of 293, FamilySearch, ([6]: accessed 2 May 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2. “May 1 Sarah Letha dau of Ruben servt of G. Green & Basila servt of P. Clement b. Mar 20th. Sponsor Rachel servt of P. Clements”

• 1858 Camilla Monica Clements baptism. Johnson, Joseph E., transcriber. The Baptismal Register of Sacred Heart Church, Saint Vincent, Union Co., Kentucky 1818-1877 (1983), p. 18 digital image 116 of 293, FamilySearch, ([7]: accessed 12 June 2021). FHL book 976.9885 K2.
  • “Aug 8- Camilla Monica illeg. dau of Ruben servt of G. Green & Lucinda servt of Joesph L. Clements.Gmother servt of James Buckman b. Apr 1858.”

• 1866 Reuben Berry & Pricilla Berry marriage. Kentucky, Union County Clerk, Freedmen’s Declaration of Marriage: p. 129, Reuben Berry & Pricilla Berry; 12 May 1866, digital images 776 of 866, FamilySearch.org, ([8]: accessed 2 May 2021). The marriage record stated that they were living together for 21 years before being married (since 1854)

• 1870 U.S. census, Posey County, Indiana, population schedule, Point twp., p. 21 (penned), dwelling 1, family 1, Reuben Berry in the Reuben Berry household, digital image 21 of 28, FamilySearch.org ([9] : accessed 2 May 2021); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 352