48. Ezra Clayton³ Berry (Joseph Clinton², Joshua W.¹) (#107) was born in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN on September 9, 1891.⁽³⁷⁷⁾ Ezra died on October 12, 1961 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN, at age 70.⁽³⁷⁸⁾ He died at 5:00 AM. His body was interred at Sharpsville Cemetery Section 2, Row 2, Lot 15 on October 14, 1961 in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁷⁹⁾ The gravestone reads: "Berry; Harold U, 1919-1920; Deloris R., 1923-1923; Ezra C., 1891-1961; Emma L., 1889-1962."

He married Emma Leah Wright on April 9, 1911 in Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁸⁰⁾ (Emma Leah Wright is #108.) Emma was born on July 1, 1889 in Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁸¹⁾ Emma was the daughter of Joseph Wright and Rachel Elnora Goldsberry. Emma died on May 19, 1962 in Logansport, Cass County, IN, at age 72.⁽³⁸²⁾ She suffered a stroke on May 7, 1962. She died at 9:20 PM.

Her body was interred the Sharpsville Cemetery Section 2, Row 2, Lot 15 after April 17, 1923 in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN.⁽³⁸³⁾ The gravestone reads: "Deloris R. Berry, 1923-1923"

Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him in Kokomo, Howard County, IN from 1911 to May 19, 1962.⁽³⁸⁴⁾ Ezra moved from Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN to Kokomo about the time of his marriage to Emma and they remained in Kokomo for the remainder of their lives.

Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1107 S. Armstrong, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 30, 1912.⁽³⁸⁵⁾ Emma was employed at home as a housewife in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 31, 1919.⁽³⁸⁶⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 2000 N. Buckeye, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1936.⁽³⁸⁷⁾ He owned his home.

Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1940.⁽³⁸⁸⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1945/1949.⁽³⁸⁹⁾ Ezra Clayton Berry owned this home. In 1945 Wayne was listed as USA and renting in the home.

Emma was employed at home as a homemaker in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on March 13, 1948.⁽³⁹⁰⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽³⁹¹⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on July 21, 1954.⁽³⁹²⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 N. Wabash Ave., in Kokomo, Howard County, IN before October 12, 1961.⁽³⁹³⁾ Emma continued to live in the home following Ezra's death until her death in May of 1962.

Her funeral was held on May 22, 1962 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽³⁹⁴⁾ BERR0011 31 May 1919 Harold Eugene Berry listed as fourth child Three living childre at this time RESIDENCES: BERR0002 30 May 1912 1107 S. Armstrong Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0003 27 Jan 1915 1940 N. Buckeye Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0011 31 May 1919 Market ST Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0016 21 Feb 1920 1930 S. Market Kokomo, Howard, IN OCCUPATION: BERR0011 31 May 1919 Housewife

Ezra worked as a machinist in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN on April 8, 1911.⁽³⁹⁵⁾ He resided in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN on April 8, 1911.⁽³⁹⁶⁾ He resided in Kokomo, Howard County, IN from 1911 to May 19, 1962.⁽³⁹⁷⁾ Ezra moved from Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN to Kokomo about the time of his marriage to Emma and they remained in Kokomo for the remainder of their lives.

He resided 1107 S. Armstrong, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 30, 1912.⁽³⁹⁸⁾ Ezra was employed at a local concern as a Laborer on May 30, 1912.⁽³⁹⁹⁾ Ezra was employed at a local concern as a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on January 27, 1915.⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾ Ezra was employed at a local concern as a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 31, 1919.⁽⁴⁰¹⁾ He resided in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 28, 1930.⁽⁴⁰²⁾ He resided 2000 N. Buckeye, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1936.⁽⁴⁰³⁾ He owned his home.

Ezra was employed at a local concern as a a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1936.⁽⁴⁰⁴⁾ He resided 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1940.⁽⁴⁰⁵⁾ Ezra was employed at a trucking firm as a a driver in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1940.⁽⁴⁰⁶⁾ He resided 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1945/1949.⁽⁴⁰⁷⁾ Ezra Clayton Berry owned this home. In 1945 Wayne was listed as USA and renting in the home.

Ezra was employed at a local concern as a Trucker in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on March 13, 1948.⁽⁴⁰⁸⁾ Ezra worked as a trucker in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1948/1949.⁽⁴⁰⁹⁾ He resided 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴¹⁰⁾ Ezra was employed at Armstrong-Landon Co as a carpenter in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴¹¹⁾ He resided 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on July 21, 1954.⁽⁴¹²⁾ Ezra worked as a Carpenter in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on July 21, 1954.⁽⁴¹³⁾ Ezra was employed at as a Carpenter in Kokomo, Howard County, IN before October 12, 1961.⁽⁴¹⁴⁾ He resided 1623 N. Wabash Ave., in Kokomo, Howard County, IN before October 12, 1961.⁽⁴¹⁵⁾ Emma continued to live in the home following Ezra's death until her death in May of 1962.

His funeral was held on October 14, 1961 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴¹⁶⁾ The funeral began at 10:00 AM. with the Rev. James Ball of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in charge. RESIDENCE: CENSUS: BERR0013 8 Jun 1900 Liberty Twp, Tipton, IN BERR0002 30 May 1912 1107 S. Armstrong Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0003 27 Jan 1915 1940 N. Buckeye Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0011 31 May 1919 Market ST Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0016 21 Feb 1920 1930 S. Market Kokomo, Howard, IN

OCCUPATION: BERR0002 30 May 1912 Laborer BERR0003 27 Jan 1915 Laborer BERR0011 31 May 1919 Laborer

Ezra Clayton Berry and Emma Leah Wright had the following children:

+ 106 i. Robert Ralph⁴ Berry was born on May 30, 1912.

+ 107 ii. Glen Harrison Berry was born on January 27, 1915.

108 iii. Harold Eugene Berry (#550) was born in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 31, 1919.⁽⁴¹⁷⁾ His parents, Clayton E. Berry and Emma Leale Wright resided at 1930 S. Market St, so this was likely a home birth. He is listed at the 4th child of Emma of which, three (3) are living. Harold died on February 21, 1920 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN, at age unknown.⁽⁴¹⁸⁾ The cause of Death is listed as Lobular Pnewmonia with a contributory cause given as Rickets. The death occurred in his partents home.⁽⁴¹⁹⁾ His body was interred at Sharpsville Cemetery Section 2, Row 2, Lot 15 after February 21, 1920 in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴²⁰⁾ The gravestone reads: "Berry; Harold U, 1919-1920; Deloris R., 1923-1923; Ezra C., 1891-1961; Emma L., 1889-1962." FHL-SLC 1266801 RESIDENCES: BERR0011 31 May 1919 Market ST Kokomo, Howard, IN BERR0016 21 Feb 1920 1930 S. Market Kokomo, Howard, IN

+ 109 iv. Wayne Richard Berry was born on January 10, 1921.

110 v. Deloris Rose Berry (#599) was born in Tipton County, IN on April 17, 1923.⁽⁴²¹⁾ Deloris died on April 17, 1923 in Tipton County, IN, at age unknown.⁽⁴²²⁾ Her body was interred in the Sharpsville Cemetery Section 2, Row 2, Lot 15 after April 17, 1923 in Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴²³⁾ The gravestone reads: "Berry; Harold U, 1919-1920; Deloris R., 1923-1923; Ezra C., 1891-1961; Emma L., 1889-1962." BERR0011: Note that Harold Berry is the 4th child with three living, Glen is 2 of 2. BERR0011: Birth Certificates Robert Ralph BERRY - Book No: Ch-4-B Page No: 35; 30 May 1912 Glen Harrison BERRY - Book No: Ch-5-B Page No: 34; 27 Jan 1915 Harold Eugene BERRY - Book No: H-12-B Page No: 54; 31 May 1919 Kokomo, Howard, IN

111 vi. Edward Cleon Berry (#1435) was born in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on February 2, 1929.⁽⁴²⁴⁾ Edward died on November 3, 1995 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN, at age 66.⁽⁴²⁵⁾ His body was interred Crown Point Cemetery on November 7, 1995 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴²⁶⁾ He married Lula Walls on August 11, 1954 in Niles, Berrien County, MI.⁽⁴²⁷⁾ (Lula Walls is #1820.) Lula was born est February 26, 1930.⁽⁴²⁸⁾

Edward worked as a a factory worker in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1948/1949.⁽⁴²⁹⁾ Edward worked as a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴³⁰⁾ He resided in Young America, Cass County, IN on October 12, 1961.⁽⁴³¹⁾ He resided here from October 12, 1961 and May 20, 1962.

He resided in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on February 24, 1986.⁽⁴³²⁾ He moved to Peru, Miami County, IN in 1988.⁽⁴³³⁾ He resided in Peru, Miami County, IN on March 25, 1991.⁽⁴³⁴⁾ Edward was a member of Quarter Century Club - Stellite in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴³⁵⁾ Edward was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge F&AM111 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴³⁶⁾ Edward was a member of USW Local 2985 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴³⁷⁾ Edward was a member of Indiana Sheriff's Association in IN.⁽⁴³⁸⁾ His funeral was held on November 7, 1995 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴³⁹⁾

+ 112 vii. Alice Jean Berry (still alive).

+ 113 viii. Betty Lois Berry (still alive).

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