280. Ezra Clayton⁴ Berry (Laura Ellen³ Small, Jesse², George¹) was born in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN on September 9, 1891.⁽⁴⁷²³⁾ Ezra died on October 12, 1961 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN, at age 70.⁽⁴⁷²⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁴⁷²⁵⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: James Ball (minister). 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.⁽⁴⁷²⁶⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Jas A. Sprague (minister). Emma was born on July 1, 1889 in Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷²⁷⁾ 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.⁽⁴⁷²⁸⁾ 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.⁽⁴⁷²⁹⁾ The gravestone reads: "Deloris R. Berry, 1923-1923"

An unknown person was listed as a daughter in Joseph Wright's household on the 1900 Census in Liberty Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³⁰⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: George W. Herron (enumerator); William Cooper (neighbor); Horace F. Tarkington (neighbor); Mary Caroline Wright (daughter); Orpha Wright (daughter); Victor F. Wright (son); Daniel F. Wright (son); Carl R. Wright (son); Rachel Elnora Goldsberry (wife). Emma was listed as a servant in Hugh W. Felton?'s household on the 1910 Census in Liberty Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³¹⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him in Kokomo, Howard County, IN from 1911 to May 19, 1962.⁽⁴⁷³²⁾ 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.

When Emma was age 22 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 20 they became the parents of Robert Ralph Berry on May 30, 1912 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³³⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Harrison M.D. (doctor). Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1107 S. Armstrong, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 30, 1912.⁽⁴⁷³⁴⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Robert Ralph Berry (child). When Emma was age 25 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 23 they became the parents of Glen Harrison Berry on January 27, 1915 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³⁵⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Harrison M.D. (doctor). When Emma was age 29 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 27 they became the parents of Harold Eugene Berry on May 31, 1919 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³⁶⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Harrison M.D. (doctor). Emma was employed at home as a housewife in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 31, 1919.⁽⁴⁷³⁷⁾ When Emma was age 31 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 29 they became the parents of Wayne Richard Berry on January 10, 1921 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³⁸⁾ When Emma was age 33 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 31 they became the parents of Deloris Rose Berry on April 17, 1923 in Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷³⁹⁾ When Emma was age 39 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 37 they became the parents of Edward Cleon Berry on February 2, 1929 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁰⁾ When Emma was age 42 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 40 they became the parents of Alice Jean Berry on October 31, 1931 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁴¹⁾ When Emma was age 44 and Ezra Clayton Berry was age 42 they became the parents of Betty Lois Berry on December 31, 1933 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁴²⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 2000 N. Buckeye, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1936.⁽⁴⁷⁴³⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Robert Ralph Berry (son). He owned his home.

Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1940.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁴⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Wayne Richard Berry (son). Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1945/1949.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁵⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Edward Cleon Berry (son); Robert Ralph Berry (son); Wayne Richard Berry (son). 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.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁶⁾ Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Alice Jean Berry (daughter); Edward Cleon Berry (son). Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on July 21, 1954.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁸⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Betty Lois Berry (daughter). Emma, as Ezra Clayton Berry's wife, resided with him 1623 N. Wabash Ave., in Kokomo, Howard County, IN before October 12, 1961.⁽⁴⁷⁴⁹⁾ 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.⁽⁴⁷⁵⁰⁾ 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 was listed as Joseph Clinton Berry's son in the 1900 Census in Liberty Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁵¹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: John Sharp (neighbor); Joseph Rinebolt (neighbor); Laura Ellen Small (wife); Arthur G. Berry (son); Albert Clinton Berry (son); Carl Alvin Berry (son); Ada Malissie Berry (daughter); George W. Herron (enumerator). Ezra was listed as a son in 859's household on the 1910 Census in Liberty Township, Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁵²⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Joseph Clinton Berry (Head of Family); Oral M. Hutto (enumerator); Ruth Surname unk w of GNU Daughtery (neighbor); James D. Arbuckle (neighbor); Carl Alvin Berry (son); Albert Clinton Berry (son); Laura Ellen Small (wife). Ezra worked as a machinist in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN on April 8, 1911.⁽⁴⁷⁵³⁾ He resided in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN on April 8, 1911.⁽⁴⁷⁵⁴⁾ He resided in Kokomo, Howard County, IN from 1911 to May 19, 1962.⁽⁴⁷⁵⁵⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife). 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.⁽⁴⁷⁵⁶⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife);⁽⁴⁷⁵⁷⁾ Robert Ralph Berry (child). When Ezra was age 20 and Emma Leah Wright was age 22 they became the parents of Robert Ralph Berry on May 30, 1912 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁵⁸⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Harrison M.D. (doctor). Ezra was employed at a local concern as a Laborer on May 30, 1912.⁽⁴⁷⁵⁹⁾ When Ezra was age 23 and Emma Leah Wright was age 25 they became the parents of Glen Harrison Berry on January 27, 1915 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁰⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Harrison M.D. (doctor). Ezra was employed at a local concern as a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on January 27, 1915.⁽⁴⁷⁶¹⁾ When Ezra was age 27 and Emma Leah Wright was age 29 they became the parents of Harold Eugene Berry on May 31, 1919 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶²⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: William Harrison M.D. (doctor). Ezra was employed at a local concern as a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 31, 1919.⁽⁴⁷⁶³⁾ When Ezra was age 29 and Emma Leah Wright was age 31 they became the parents of Wayne Richard Berry on January 10, 1921 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁴⁾ When Ezra was age 31 and Emma Leah Wright was age 33 they became the parents of Deloris Rose Berry on April 17, 1923 in Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁵⁾ When Ezra was age 37 and Emma Leah Wright was age 39 they became the parents of Edward Cleon Berry on February 2, 1929 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁶⁾ He resided in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 28, 1930.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁷⁾ When Ezra was age 40 and Emma Leah Wright was age 42 they became the parents of Alice Jean Berry on October 31, 1931 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁸⁾ When Ezra was age 42 and Emma Leah Wright was age 44 they became the parents of Betty Lois Berry on December 31, 1933 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁶⁹⁾ He resided 2000 N. Buckeye, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1936.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁰⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Robert Ralph Berry (son). He owned his home.

Ezra was employed at a local concern as a a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1936.⁽⁴⁷⁷¹⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Robert Ralph Berry (Employee). He resided 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1940.⁽⁴⁷⁷²⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Wayne Richard Berry (son). Ezra was employed at a trucking firm as a a driver in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1940.⁽⁴⁷⁷³⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Glen Harrison Berry (associate). He resided 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1945/1949.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁴⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Edward Cleon Berry (son); Robert Ralph Berry (son); Wayne Richard Berry (son). 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.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁵⁾ Ezra worked as a trucker in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1948/1949.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁶⁾ He resided 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁷⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Alice Jean Berry (daughter); Edward Cleon Berry (son). Ezra was employed at Armstrong-Landon Co as a carpenter in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁸⁾ He resided 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on July 21, 1954.⁽⁴⁷⁷⁹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Betty Lois Berry (daughter). Ezra worked as a Carpenter in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on July 21, 1954.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁰⁾ Ezra was employed at as a Carpenter in Kokomo, Howard County, IN before October 12, 1961.⁽⁴⁷⁸¹⁾ He resided 1623 N. Wabash Ave., in Kokomo, Howard County, IN before October 12, 1961.⁽⁴⁷⁸²⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife). 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.⁽⁴⁷⁸³⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: James Ball (minister). 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:

+ 652 i. Robert Ralph⁵ Berry was born on May 30, 1912.

+ 653 ii. Glen Harrison Berry was born on January 27, 1915.

654 iii. Harold Eugene Berry was born in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on May 31, 1919.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁴⁾ 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.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁵⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: W. R. Morrison M.D. (recorder). The cause of Death is listed as Lobular Pnewmonia with a contributory cause given as Rickets. The death occurred in his partents home.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁶⁾ His body was interred at Sharpsville Cemetery Section 2, Row 2, Lot 15 after February 21, 1920 in Sharpsville, Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁷⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Kenneth H. Rich (undertaker). 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

+ 655 iv. Wayne Richard Berry was born on January 10, 1921.

656 v. Deloris Rose Berry was born in Tipton County, IN on April 17, 1923.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁸⁾ Deloris died on April 17, 1923 in Tipton County, IN, at age unknown.⁽⁴⁷⁸⁹⁾ Her body was interred in the Sharpsville Cemetery Section 2, Row 2, Lot 15 after April 17, 1923 in Tipton County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁰⁾ 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

657 vi. Edward Cleon Berry was born in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on February 2, 1929.⁽⁴⁷⁹¹⁾ Edward died on November 3, 1995 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN, at age 66.⁽⁴⁷⁹²⁾ His body was interred Crown Point Cemetery on November 7, 1995 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁹³⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Harold Williams (minister). He married Lula Walls on August 11, 1954 in Niles, Berrien County, MI.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁴⁾ Lula was born est February 26, 1930.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁵⁾ When Lula was age unknown and Von Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Anthony Berry est 1951 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁶⁾ When Lula was age unknown and Von Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Von Brown est 1952 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁷⁾ When Lula was age unknown and Von Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Vonita Berry est 1952 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁸⁾ When Lula was age unknown and Von Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Sharon Berry est 1953 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁷⁹⁹⁾ When Lula was age unknown and Von Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Margaret Berry est 1954 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁰⁾

Edward, Ezra Clayton Berry's child, resided with Ezra 1623 N. Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1945/1949.⁽⁴⁸⁰¹⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Robert Ralph Berry (son); Wayne Richard Berry (son). Edward worked as a a factory worker in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1948/1949.⁽⁴⁸⁰²⁾ Edward, Ezra Clayton Berry's child, resided with Ezra 1623 North Wabash, in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴⁸⁰³⁾ The following individuals are also linked to this event: Emma Leah Wright (wife); Alice Jean Berry (daughter). Edward worked as a laborer in Kokomo, Howard County, IN in 1950/1951.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁴⁾ He became Anthony Berry's adoptive father est 1955 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁵⁾ He became Vonita Berry's adoptive father est 1955 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁶⁾ He became Sharon Berry's adoptive father est 1955 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁷⁾ He became Margaret Berry's adoptive father est 1955 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁸⁾ He resided in Young America, Cass County, IN on October 12, 1961.⁽⁴⁸⁰⁹⁾ He resided here from October 12, 1961 and May 20, 1962.

He resided in Kokomo, Howard County, IN on February 24, 1986.⁽⁴⁸¹⁰⁾ He moved to Peru, Miami County, IN in 1988.⁽⁴⁸¹¹⁾ He resided in Peru, Miami County, IN on March 25, 1991.⁽⁴⁸¹²⁾ Edward was a member of Quarter Century Club - Stellite in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸¹³⁾ Edward was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge F&AM111 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸¹⁴⁾ Edward was a member of USW Local 2985 in Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸¹⁵⁾ Edward was a member of Indiana Sheriff's Association in IN.⁽⁴⁸¹⁶⁾ His funeral was held on November 7, 1995 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN.⁽⁴⁸¹⁷⁾ The following individual is also linked to this event: Harold Williams (minister).

+ 658 vii. Alice Jean Berry (still alive).

+ 659 viii. Betty Lois Berry (still alive).

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