Thomas Berry1

b. 12 December 1864, d. 15 January 1865
Last Edited7 Feb 2012
FatherThomas Berry1 b. c 1831
MotherElizabeth Cowan1 b. 3 Aug 1839
Birth*12 December 1864St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism3 January 1865St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The godparents were Michael and Catherine Maher.1 
Death*15 January 1865St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Witness: Thomas Berry
Witness: Elizabeth Cowan
Burial*16 January 1865St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Thomas Butler and others.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1865.

Thomas Berry1

b. 4 August 1881, d. 7 November 1917
Last Edited1 Dec 2013
FatherThomas Berry1 b. c 1831
MotherElizabeth Cowan1 b. 3 Aug 1839
Birth*4 August 1881St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism22 August 1881St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were William Dohoney and Ellen Lannin.1 
Will*21 May 1910St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada;

21st May 1910
Last Will of Thomas Berry



From records of Notary Cyrille Renaud
No. 4673
Translated from the Original Will at the Quebec Archives



On this twenty first day of May in the year one thousand nine hundred and ten, before me Cyrille Renaud, Public Notary, residing in the Parish of St. Ambroise of Jeune Lorette, personally appeared Thomas Berry, Farmer, residing in the Parish of St. Gabriel of Valcartier, who being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding hath requested me the said Notary to write down and receive in due form of law his last will and testament which he has declared in manner and form following, that is to say:

1º I desire that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid by my Executor as soon as possible after my death.

2º I give and bequeath to my brother John Berry the sum of fifty dollars and to my sister Maggie Berry, wife of Dan Kack, the sum of fifty dollars and my carriole, payable three years after my death.

3º I give and bequeath all the remainder of my moveable and immoveable properties wherever the same may be found and whatever the same shall amount to my sister Elizabeth Berry, wife of Adam Aikens, that I constitute and appoint my universal legatee.

4º I nominate, constitute and appoint my sister Elizabeth Berry and her husband Adam Aikens as Executors of this my will and testament and I declare the present to be my only true last will and testament.

Done and passed at Valcartier in the residence of Thomas Berry under Notarial Number four thousand six hundred and seventy three. And after the reading of the present will by said Notary to the Testator in presence of Thomas Holton and Hugh Bowles, both farmers of Valcartier, the Testator, the Notary and the witnesses have signed in presence of each other.

Thomas Berry, his signature;
Thomas Holton, his signature;
Hugh Bowles, his signature;
Cy. Renaud, N.P., his signature

____________________________________________

Transcribed by Gerald Neville, 2011
Note by Patricia Balkcom: Thomas was a bachelor and died in 1917, seven years after writing this will. He was only 36 years of age.2 
Death*7 November 1917St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Thomas Berry, bachelor, son of the late Thomas Berry and of the late Elizabeth McCowan...at the age of thirty-eight years..."
Note: He was really 36 years of age.3 
Burial*9 November 1917St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Cemetery, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Present were Daniel Kack and Richard Douglas.3 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1881.
  2. [S782] Will of Pierce Mulroney; Transcribed from the Original Will.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 1917.

Thomas Berry1

b. circa 1782, d. before 19 January 1864
Last Edited7 Feb 2012

Family

 Martha Murphy b. c 1800, d. b 19 Jan 1864
Marriage*6 October 1828Martha Murphy; Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...a widower"1,2 
Children 1.Elizabeth Berry3 b. c 1829
 2.Thomas Berry+1 b. c 1831
 3.Miriam Berry+3 d. 17 Apr 1904
 4.Maria Berry2 b. 12 Feb 1834
 5.James Berry+4 b. 6 Mar 1837, d. 29 Mar 1906
Birth*circa 1782England2 
Marriage*6 October 1828Martha Murphy; Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...a widower"1,2 
Death*before 19 January 18641 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, Quebec, St. Patrick, 1864.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From ahenderson.
  3. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, Levis, Aubigny Anglican Church, 1837.

Thomas Donald Berry1

b. 6 January 1924, d. 8 May 2003
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWalter William Berry2 b. 14 Aug 1896, d. 29 Oct 1974
MotherSarah Cecilia Holton2 b. 21 Feb 1899, d. 1958
NicknameDon Berry3 
Birth*6 January 1924Loretteville, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Military*circa 1943Served in General Patton's Army during WWII along with his brother but they never saw each other during that time.3 
Death*8 May 2003Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, United States4 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Loretteville, St-Ambroise_de_la_Jeune_Lorette. Listing for baptism of Thomas Donald Berry, 09 January 1924.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Gary Drainville at e-mail address, March 2010. Sadie Barry was his grandmother.
  3. [S435] E-mail Message.
  4. [S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Listing for Thomas Donald Berry, died 8 May 2003 (born 6 Jan 1924).

Walter William Berry

b. 14 August 1896, d. 29 October 1974
Last Edited2 Aug 2022
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherMelville Bradeen Berry1

Family

 Sarah Cecilia Holton b. 21 Feb 1899, d. 1958
Marriage*26 June 1923Sarah Cecilia Holton; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Walter Wm. Berry, son of age of Melville Barry and Mary Ellen Mulligan of St. Ambroise Parish Loretteville on the one part; and Sadie Cecilia Holton, daughter of age of Thomas Holton and Isabella Cosgrove of St. Patrick's parish on the other part...in the presence of Harold Berry and Thomas Holton..."3 
Children 1.Thomas Donald Berry4 b. 6 Jan 1924, d. 8 May 2003
 2.Earl Joseph Malvelle Berry+4 b. 16 Jan 1926, d. 5 Jan 1985
Birth*14 August 1896Loretteville, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Marriage*26 June 1923Sarah Cecilia Holton; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Walter Wm. Berry, son of age of Melville Barry and Mary Ellen Mulligan of St. Ambroise Parish Loretteville on the one part; and Sadie Cecilia Holton, daughter of age of Thomas Holton and Isabella Cosgrove of St. Patrick's parish on the other part...in the presence of Harold Berry and Thomas Holton..."3 
Occupation*carpenter4 
Residence*circa 1935Sarah Cecilia Holton; Rockford, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States; Walter and Sadie followed jobs to this town.4 
(Resident) Residence1 April 1950Sarah Cecilia Holton; 20172 Russell Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States5 
Death*29 October 1974Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States1,6 
Obituary*30 October 1974Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; See attached image.6

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Gary Drainville (e-mail address) March, 20010 Gary is a Holton descendant.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, "Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918", listing for Walter William Berry.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Saint Patrick. Listing for marriage of Walter William Berry and Sadie Cecilia Holton, 26 June 1923.
  4. [S435] E-mail Message. From Gary Drainville at e-mail address, March 2010. Sadie Barry was his grandmother.
  5. [S1484] 1950 United States Federal Census, online www.ancestry.com, Enumeration District: 85-653; Description: Detroit city - That part of Ward 9 (Tract 613 - part) Bounded by E. Winchester Ave.; Hull Ave.; E. Remington Ave.; Oakland Ave. This Enumeration District consists of the following blocks: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Entry for Walter W. and Sadie C. Berry and their two sons, Walter Jr. and Kenneth A. Berry. Accessed 02 August 2022 at https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  6. [S1415] Newspapers.com, online https://www.newspapers.com, Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan), Wednesday, 30 October 1974, page 39; obituary for Walter William Berry, accessed 02 August 2022 at https://www.newspapers.com/image/98291410/,0.33657578,0.44118255,0.38100377&xid=3355&_gl=1*uly4sr*_ga*NDkxMjI5NjgyLjE2NTY0MjczNTI.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY1OTQ2NzMyNC4yMC4xLjE2NTk0NjgyMjQuMA..&ancestry=true.

William Berry1

b. 10 September 1869
Last Edited7 Jan 2014
FatherJohn Berry1 b. 5 Dec 1838, d. 6 Sep 1872
MotherCatherine Donovan1 b. 19 Jun 1840
Birth*10 September 1869Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism12 September 1869Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Michael Donovan and Elizabeth Fogarty.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 1869.

William Berry

Last Edited6 Nov 2014
FatherAndrew Berry
MotherMargaret Stapleton d. b 20 Feb 1838
(Witness) Marriage20 February 1838Margaret White, James Berry Sr.; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...son of age to the late Andrew Barry and the late Margaret Stapleton of the county of Wexford on the one part; and Margaret White, minor daughter of James White and Bridget (?) of this parish on the other part; ... in the presence of James White, father, and Patrick and Thomas White, brothers of the bride, and William Barry, brother, and William Walsh, friend of the bridegroom..."1 

Citations

  1. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.185.

William Joseph John Berry1

b. 11 August 1887
Last Edited7 Feb 2012
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of John O'Neill
FatherJames Berry Jr.1 b. 26 Dec 1842
MotherMary Ann Martin1 b. 14 Jan 1851
Birth*11 August 1887Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism21 August 1887St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 21st day of August 1887, we the undersigned parish priest have baptized. William Joseph John, born on the 11th inst., son of the legitimate marriage of James Barry, farmer of St. Catherine and of Mary Ann Martin. The sponsors were John Maning of Lorette, and Margaret Martin of this parish who with the father signed, the godfather declared he could not sign.
Margaret Martin James Barry"1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1887.

Abigail Berryman1

b. 11 December 1860
Last Edited19 Jan 2014
FatherDavid Berryman1 b. s 1830
MotherJulia Foran1 b. 1831, d. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*11 December 1860Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism16 December 1860Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were M. Boucher and Ester Carrier.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1860.

Ann Mary Berryman1

Last Edited12 Mar 2005

Family

 Cecil Corrigan b. 1904, d. 14 Jun 1968
Marriage*Cecil Corrigan1 
Married NameCorrigan1 
Marriage*Cecil Corrigan1 

Citations

  1. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.

Catherine Berryman1

b. 21 February 1892, d. 1964
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWilliam Berryman2 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
MotherSusan Holton2 b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929

Family

 Joseph McKeown b. c 1891, d. 1965
Marriage*23 June 1914Joseph McKeown; Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire, United States; Transcription states: Katharin Berryman, age 21, dau. of Wm. Berryman and Susie Halton married Joseph McKeown, 23, son of Patrick McKeown and Annie Kelley in Berlin, NH on 23 June 1914.3 
Children 1.Mary Margaret McKeown5 b. c 1917
 2.Elizabeth Constance McKeown5 b. 14 Oct 1920, d. 6 Jun 2011
 3.Mary Florence Catherine McKeown+6 b. 21 Jul 1927, d. 30 Aug 2001
Birth*21 February 1892Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism22 February 1892St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Catherine, born yesterday, daughter of William Berryman, farmer, and of Susan Holton of this parish. Godfather, John Martin, Godmother Marguerite Martin..."1 
Married Name23 June 1914McKeown3 
Marriage*23 June 1914Joseph McKeown; Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire, United States; Transcription states: Katharin Berryman, age 21, dau. of Wm. Berryman and Susie Halton married Joseph McKeown, 23, son of Patrick McKeown and Annie Kelley in Berlin, NH on 23 June 1914.3 
Burial*1964St-Edmond Catholic Cemetery, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Katherine Berryman, 1862-1964, Beloved wife of Joseph McKeown, 1891 - 1965".4 
Witness: Joseph McKeown
Death*19642 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Baptism of Catherine Berryman, 22 February 1892.
  2. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Marriage of Katharin Berryman and Joseph McKeown, 23 June 1914 in Berlin, NH.
  4. [S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Listing for Katherine Berryman McKeown, St-Edmond Cemetery, Stoneham, Quebec. 1892 - 1964. Find A Grave Memorial# 99648494.
  5. [S957] 1921 Canada Census, online www.ancestry.com, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 134; Census Place: Donacona (Town), Québec West (City), Quebec; Page Number: 23. Listing for family of Joseph McKewn (sic).
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Family Tree online of Jessica Mayville, accessed 29 June 2017.

David Berryman1

b. say 1830
Last Edited19 Jan 2014
FatherJames Berryman2
MotherEllen Guilty2 d. b 22 Apr 1852

Family

 Julia Foran b. 1831, d. 11 Nov 1893
Marriage*22 April 1852Julia Foran; Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; "...between David Berryman, farmer...son of age of James Berryman, farmer of Lake Beaufort and of the late Ellen Guilty on the one part; and of Julia Foran, daughter of age of William Foran, farmer of Laval and of the late Abigail Hutchinson, in the presence of Patrick Brown and Edward Rockett, friends..."2 
Children 1.William Berryman+1 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
 2.James Berryman4 b. 8 Nov 1858
 3.Abigail Berryman5 b. 11 Dec 1860
 4.Ellen Berryman3 b. 15 Jul 1864, d. 15 Mar 1867
 5.Mary Helen Berryman3 b. 1 Jul 1867
Birth*say 1830 
Marriage*22 April 1852Julia Foran; Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; "...between David Berryman, farmer...son of age of James Berryman, farmer of Lake Beaufort and of the late Ellen Guilty on the one part; and of Julia Foran, daughter of age of William Foran, farmer of Laval and of the late Abigail Hutchinson, in the presence of Patrick Brown and Edward Rockett, friends..."2 
(Witness) Death15 March 1867Ellen Berryman; Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; "...aged 2 and a half years"...3 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1881.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1852.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1867.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1858.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1860.

David W. Berryman1

b. 6 May 1885, d. 27 September 1941
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWilliam Berryman2 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
MotherSusan Holton2 b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929

Family

 Margaret Conley b. c 1881
Marriage*19 August 1907Margaret Conley; Rumford Falls, Oxford County, Maine, United States; Marriage Record states: David N. Berryman and Margaret Conley both of Mexico, Maine, groom aged 22, bride 26, both white. Groom is a Mill operator and was born in Quebec, bride was born in P.E.I., first marriage for both, married by Ambrose J. Barry, clergyman at Rumford Falls on Aug. 19, 1907. Groom's parents are William Berryman, deceased, farmer, born Quebec. Mother is Susan Holton, living in Quebec, housework, born Quebec. Bride's parents are James Conley of Mexico, Maine, laborer, born PEI and mother is Elizabeth Coon of Mexico, Maine, born PEI, housework.4 
Child 1.Mary Evetta Marcella Berryman1 b. 13 Jan 1924, d. 6 Dec 1997
Birth*6 May 1885Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
Baptism10 May 1885St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...David, born on the sixth of the month, of William Berryman, farmer, and of Susan Holton of this parish. Godfather, William Dunn, Godmother Marguerite Hurley..."3 
Marriage*19 August 1907Margaret Conley; Rumford Falls, Oxford County, Maine, United States; Marriage Record states: David N. Berryman and Margaret Conley both of Mexico, Maine, groom aged 22, bride 26, both white. Groom is a Mill operator and was born in Quebec, bride was born in P.E.I., first marriage for both, married by Ambrose J. Barry, clergyman at Rumford Falls on Aug. 19, 1907. Groom's parents are William Berryman, deceased, farmer, born Quebec. Mother is Susan Holton, living in Quebec, housework, born Quebec. Bride's parents are James Conley of Mexico, Maine, laborer, born PEI and mother is Elizabeth Coon of Mexico, Maine, born PEI, housework.4 
Death*27 September 19415 

Citations

  1. [S506] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Listing of family of David W. Berryman, line 59.
  2. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Baptism of David Berryman, 10 May 1885.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1922 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
    Original data: Maine Marriage Records, 1713-1922. Augusta, Maine: Maine State Archives. Copy of Marriage Certificate for David Berryman and Margaret Conley in Rumford Falls, Maine on 19 August 1907.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Death of David Berryman, died 27 Sept. 1941.

Ellen Berryman1

b. 15 July 1864, d. 15 March 1867
Last Edited19 Jan 2014
FatherDavid Berryman1 b. s 1830
MotherJulia Foran1 b. 1831, d. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*15 July 1864Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism17 July 1864Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Patrick Brown and Margaret Paul.2 
Death*15 March 1867Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; "...aged 2 and a half years"...1 
Witness: David Berryman
Witness: Julia Foran
Burial*17 March 1867Catholic Cemetery, Lac Beauport, Jacques Cartier County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1867.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1864.

Jack Berryman1

d. 18 January 1966
Last Edited12 Mar 2005

Family

 Gertrude Corrigan b. 2 Jan 1906, d. 1971
Marriage*18 August 1934Gertrude Corrigan; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Marriage*18 August 1934Gertrude Corrigan; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Burial*January 1966St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Sillery, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Death*18 January 19661 

Citations

  1. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.

James Berryman1

Last Edited19 Jan 2014

Family

 Ellen Guilty d. b 22 Apr 1852
Marriage*Ellen Guilty1 
Child 1.David Berryman+1 b. s 1830
Marriage*Ellen Guilty1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1852.

James Berryman1

b. 8 November 1858
Last Edited19 Jan 2014
FatherDavid Berryman1 b. s 1830
MotherJulia Foran1 b. 1831, d. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*8 November 1858Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism21 November 1858Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were William Brown and Ellen Berryman.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1858.

John Berryman1

b. 1 June 1887, d. 9 May 1889
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWilliam Berryman1 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
MotherSusan Holton1 b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929
Birth*1 June 1887Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism5 June 1887St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...John, born on the first of the month, of William Berryman, farmer, and of Susan Holton of this parish. Godfather, James Whalen Godmother Bridget Fitzgerald..."2 
Death*9 May 1889Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
Witness: William Berryman
Witness: Susan Holton
Burial*11 May 1889St-Edmond Catholic Cemetery, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...in the cemetery of this parish, the body of John Berryman, son of William Berryman, farmer and of Susan Holton, of this parish, died the day before yesterday in this parish at the age of 2 years. Present at the burial the father and James Whalen..."3 

Citations

  1. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Baptism of John Berryman, 05 June 1887.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of John Berryman, 11 May 1889.

Joseph Michael Berryman1

b. 16 July 1897, d. 3 May 1898
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWilliam Berryman1 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
MotherSusan Holton1 b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929
Birth*16 July 1897Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism18 July 1897St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Joseph Michael, born of the 16th of the month, son of William Berryman, farmer, and of Suzanne Holton of this parish. Godfather, Michael Holton, farmer of Valcartier and Mary Ann Holton, wife of Owen ? of Montreal..."2 
Witness: Mary Ann Holton
Witness: Michael Holton
Death*3 May 1898Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
Witness: William Berryman
Witness: Susan Holton
Burial*5 May 1898St-Edmond Catholic Cemetery, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...in the cemetery of this parish, the body of Joseph Michael Berryman, son of William Berryman, farmer and of Suzanna Holton, of this parish, died the third of this month at the age of 10 months..."3 

Citations

  1. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Baptism of Joseph Michael Berryman, 18 July 1897.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of Joseph Michael Berryman, 05 May 1898.

Julia Berryman1

b. 14 October 1888, d. 3 March 1889
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWilliam Berryman2 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
MotherSusan Holton2 b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929
Birth*14 October 1888Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism14 October 1888St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Julia, born on the same day, of William Berryman, farmer, and of Susan Holton of this parish. Godfather, Patrick Holton, Godmother Mary Ellen Berryman..."1 
Death*3 March 1889Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
Witness: William Berryman
Witness: Susan Holton
Burial*8 March 1889St-Edmond Catholic Cemetery, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...in the cemetery of this parish, the body of Julia Berryman, child of William Berryman, farmer and of Susan Holton, of this parish, died the third of this month at the age of 5 months. Present at the burial the father and James Whalen..."3 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Baptism of Julia Berryman, 14 October 1888.
  2. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of Julia Berryman, 8 March 1889.

Mary Berryman

b. 26 June 1883
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherWilliam Berryman1 b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 Jun 1898
MotherSusan Holton1 b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929

Family

 Richard Tobin
Marriage*30 September 1901Richard Tobin; St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Richard Tobin of this parish, son of age of Richard Tobin and of the late Marie Malhoney of the parish of Sillery on the one part; and Marie Berryman, minor daughter of the late William Berryman and of Suzanne Holton of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Suzanne Holton, mother of the bride, and or Richard Tobin, father of the groom..."3 
Child 1.Bernard W. Tobin4 b. c 1906, d. 3 Dec 1963
Birth*26 June 1883Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism27 June 1883St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Marie, born yesterday, of William Berryman, farmer, and of Suzanne Holton of this parish. Godfather, Nicholas Murphy, Godmoather Laetitia McVay..."2 
Married Name30 September 1901Tobin3 
Marriage*30 September 1901Richard Tobin; St-Edmond Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Richard Tobin of this parish, son of age of Richard Tobin and of the late Marie Malhoney of the parish of Sillery on the one part; and Marie Berryman, minor daughter of the late William Berryman and of Suzanne Holton of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Suzanne Holton, mother of the bride, and or Richard Tobin, father of the groom..."3 

Citations

  1. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Baptism of Marie Berryman, 27 June 1883.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Marriage of Mary Berryman and Richard Tobin, 30 September 1901.
  4. [S505] 1920 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jay, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T625_642; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 557. Listing of family of David Berryman, line 34. Listed with him is nephew, Bernard Tobin, aged 14.

Mary Evetta Marcella Berryman1,2

b. 13 January 1924, d. 6 December 1997
Last Edited27 May 2019
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherDavid W. Berryman1 b. 6 May 1885, d. 27 Sep 1941
MotherMargaret Conley1 b. c 1881

Family

 George Allan Urmston
Marriage*24 January 1948George Allan Urmston; Maine, United States4 
Birth*13 January 1924Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States3,1 
Married Name24 January 1948Urmston4 
Marriage*24 January 1948George Allan Urmston; Maine, United States4 
Death*6 December 1997Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States3 

Citations

  1. [S506] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Listing of family of David W. Berryman, line 59.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Family Tree online.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Listing of death of Mary E. Urmston, born 13 Jan. 1924, died 6 Dec. 1997.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003. Listing for Mary E. Berryman of Livermore Falls, Maine and Groeg A. Urmston of same place married on 24 January 1948 in Maine.

Mary Helen Berryman1

b. 1 July 1867
Last Edited19 Jan 2014
FatherDavid Berryman1 b. s 1830
MotherJulia Foran1 b. 1831, d. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*1 July 1867Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism7 July 1867Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Thomas and Mary Ann Nicholson.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montmorency County, Laval, Ste-Biegette-de-Laval, 1867.

William Berryman1

b. 29 May 1853, d. 16 June 1898
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Holton
Descendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherDavid Berryman2 b. s 1830
MotherJulia Foran2 b. 1831, d. 11 Nov 1893

Family

 Susan Holton b. 16 Jun 1859, d. 7 Feb 1929
Marriage*2 August 1881Susan Holton; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 2nd day of August 1881, whereas the dispensation of two banns of marriage have been granted by the Very Reverend C. Etienne Legare, Vicar General of this Archdiocese, whereas also the third have been published at the prone of the parochial masses of this parish and the parish of St. Edmond of Stoneham, as it appears from the certificate of the pastor of that parish, between William Berryman, farmer, resident of St. Edmond de Stoneham, son of age of David Berryman and of Julia Foran, of the parish of St. Bridget de Laval, on the one part; and Susan Holton, daughter of age of John Holton, farmer and of Catherine Sweeney of this parish, on the other part; we the undersigned parish priest, having discovered no impediment to this marriage, have received their mutual consent and have given them the nuptial benediction in the presence of James Berryman, brother to the bridegroom, and Margaret Holton, sister to the bride, who with the contracting parties have signed with us.

Susan Holton William Berriman Margaret Holton James Berriman

J.O'Farrell, priest."2 
Children 1.Mary Berryman+8 b. 26 Jun 1883
 2.David W. Berryman+8 b. 6 May 1885, d. 27 Sep 1941
 3.John Berryman8 b. 1 Jun 1887, d. 9 May 1889
 4.Julia Berryman8 b. 14 Oct 1888, d. 3 Mar 1889
 5.Catherine Berryman+8 b. 21 Feb 1892, d. 1964
 6.Joseph Michael Berryman8 b. 16 Jul 1897, d. 3 May 1898
Birth*29 May 1853Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada3 
Baptism30 May 1853Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Nicholas Fleming and Bridget Hurley.3 
Marriage*2 August 1881Susan Holton; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 2nd day of August 1881, whereas the dispensation of two banns of marriage have been granted by the Very Reverend C. Etienne Legare, Vicar General of this Archdiocese, whereas also the third have been published at the prone of the parochial masses of this parish and the parish of St. Edmond of Stoneham, as it appears from the certificate of the pastor of that parish, between William Berryman, farmer, resident of St. Edmond de Stoneham, son of age of David Berryman and of Julia Foran, of the parish of St. Bridget de Laval, on the one part; and Susan Holton, daughter of age of John Holton, farmer and of Catherine Sweeney of this parish, on the other part; we the undersigned parish priest, having discovered no impediment to this marriage, have received their mutual consent and have given them the nuptial benediction in the presence of James Berryman, brother to the bridegroom, and Margaret Holton, sister to the bride, who with the contracting parties have signed with us.

Susan Holton William Berriman Margaret Holton James Berriman

J.O'Farrell, priest."2 
(Witness) Death3 March 1889Julia Berryman; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 
(Witness) Death9 May 1889John Berryman; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada5 
(Witness) Death3 May 1898Joseph Michael Berryman; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada6 
Death*16 June 1898Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada7 
Witness: Susan Holton
Burial*18 June 1898St-Edmond Catholic Cemetery, Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...in the cemetery of this parish, the body of William Berryman who died the day before yesterday in this parish at the age of 44 years. Present at the burial was Thomas Holton, farmer, and Patrick Cassin..."7 
Witness: Patrick Cassin
Witness: Thomas Holton

Citations

  1. [S204] Letter, Leonard Conway to Patricia Balkcom, October 1 , 1999.
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1881.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Laval, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, 1853.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of Julia Berryman, 8 March 1889.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of John Berryman, 11 May 1889.
  6. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of Joseph Michael Berryman, 05 May 1898.
  7. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond. Burial of William Berryman, 18 June 1898.
  8. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.

Camille Bertrand1

Last Edited18 Nov 2019

Family

 Mary Therese Josette Germaine O'Neill b. 29 Mar 1931, d. 16 Dec 2013
Marriage*Mary Therese Josette Germaine O'Neill1 
Marriage*Mary Therese Josette Germaine O'Neill1 

Citations

  1. [S1362] Necrologie Canada Website, online https://necrocanada.com, Obituary for Marie-Paule O'Neill, 1932 - 2016, site accessed 18 Nov, 2019 at https://necrocanada.com/deces/oneill-marie-paule-1932-2016/

M. Anne Bertrand1

Last Edited22 May 2005

Family

 Joseph Godin
Marriage*Joseph Godin1 
Child 1.Marie Anne Godin+1 d. b 1851
Married NameGodin1 
Marriage*Joseph Godin1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p. 128.

Donald George Best1,2

b. 4 December 1931, d. 20 February 2014
Last Edited16 Nov 2020

Family

 Margaret Johanna Smith b. 1935
Marriage*13 June 1953Margaret Johanna Smith; Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, United States; Marriage Certificate information:
Donald Best, residing in Butte, Montana, 21, white, born Butte, single, son of Richard Best and Mildred Johnson and Margaret Smith, of Butt, 19, white, born Butte, single, daughter of Matthew Smith and Lulu Cassin. Married June 13, 1953 by Gregory Burke, priest1 
Birth*4 December 1931Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, United States1,2 
Marriage*13 June 1953Margaret Johanna Smith; Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, United States; Marriage Certificate information:
Donald Best, residing in Butte, Montana, 21, white, born Butte, single, son of Richard Best and Mildred Johnson and Margaret Smith, of Butt, 19, white, born Butte, single, daughter of Matthew Smith and Lulu Cassin. Married June 13, 1953 by Gregory Burke, priest1 
Death*20 February 2014St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States2,3 
Burial*February 2014Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States2 
Obituary*24 February 2014Montana, United States; Donald Best, 82

Surrounded by his loving family, Don passed away of complications after surgery at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula February 20.

Don was born in Butte December 4th, 1931 to Richard and Mildred Best. He attended Butte High School and at the age of 16 joined the Army to serve his country. He was stationed in Germany for 4 years.

Don worked for the ACM Company in Butte for several years.

Don and his family moved to Deer Lodge in 1960 to work as a correctional officer at the Montana State Prison. Then he operated the Texaco Gas Station for nine years. He then returned to work at the Prison as food director. Don retired in 1987 due to health issues.

Don’s life was hunting, fishing, camping at the Big Hole/Canyon Ferry, and spending time with his family and friends. Don lived life to the fullest. He was also a lifetime member of the Elks and VFW.

He married Margaret (Cookie) Smith in Butte on June 13, 1953. Together they had three daughters.

He is survived by his wife Cookie, daughters Sandi Kibler of Butte, Kathryn (Dan) Gutebier of Livingston, Connie (John) Reighard of Helena.

He had 10 grandchildren: Josh Pomeroy of Maryland, Cory Pomeroy of Washington, Nicole Glase of Missoula, Megan Kibler of Colorado, Jenni Goosey of Livingston, Erin Salley of North Carolina, Lynde Crump of Wyoming, Joey Mosley of Germany, Matt Reighard of Helena, Katie Reighard of Helena. He had 15 great-grandchildren and expecting number 16, a little boy in March.

Sister-in-law Gayle Best of Silver Star and Donna Best of Butte. Brother-in-law Bill Smith of Butte, and many numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leslie, Junie, Melvin, and Wally and great-grandson Ethan.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life for family and friends at the Broken Arrow on July 12, 2014.

We all love you, including your little dog, Griz.

Gone but never forgotten.

Memorials may be made to the Rialto Theater, Elks 1737, Tina’s House, or the charity of your choice.3 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1988 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Marriage Certificate #53 476400 for Donald Best and Margaret Smith, married June 13, 1953.
  2. [S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, accessed 08 November 2020), memorial page for Donald G Best (4 Dec 1931–20 Feb 2014), Find a Grave Memorial no. 134049931, citing Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by Judyvv (contributor 46986773).
  3. [S431] Montana Standard Newspaper, Febrary 24, 2014. Obituary of Donald Best; accessed 11/8/2020 at https://mtstandard.com/news/local/obituaries/…

Eugene Best1

Last Edited26 Apr 2022

Citations

  1. [S1415] Newspapers.com, online https://www.newspapers.com, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Wednesday, April 30, 1986, p. 25; article entitled "Raasch (nee Cassin)". Accessed 26 April 2022 at https://www.newspapers.com/image/

(?) Bethel

Last Edited3 Jun 2011

Family
Children 1.William Bethel+ b. c 1754, d. 2 Jul 1824; In a "List of Emigrants from Ireland", it states that William Bethel, Sr. is the brother-in-law to Nicholas Abraham. Nicholas Abraham is married to Mary Bethel, therefore, I assume that Mary and William are siblings.
 2.Mary Bethel+ b. c 1760

Ann Bethel1

b. 5 July 1834
Last Edited3 Jun 2011
FatherWilliam Bethel1 b. May 1798, d. 29 Apr 1845
MotherBridget Kirnerny1 b. c 1800
Birth*5 July 1834St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism21 September 1834Aubigny Church of England, Aubigny, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...daughter of William Bethel, farmer of Valcartier, and of Bridget (formerly Hernarney) his wife...."
Witnesses: Mary and William McCormick and Louisa Haney.1 
Witness: Louisa Eliza Haney

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Levis, Aubigny, Church of England, 1834.