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Conrad C. Berry – Lebanon Blacksmith Lived in Pillow and Millersburg
Posted By Norman Gasbarro on August 1, 2018
During the Civil War, Conrad C. Berry served in the 201st Pennsylvania Infantry, Company K, as a Private. The Pension Index Card (above, from Fold3) shows that on 18 September 1890, he applied for an invalid pension, which he collected until his death. Afterward, the widow, Rebecca [Walter] Berry applied and collected until her death, which occurred in 1928.
Conrad Berry married Rebecca Walter of Pillow (or Uniontown), Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. In the 1880 census, he and Rebecca were living in Pillow and he was employed as a blacksmith. Also in the household were three children and his mother-in-law, Kate Walter.
In 1890, Conrad Berry was living in Millersburg, Dauphin County, and reported his military service to the census. He was mustered into service on 23 August 1864 and honorably discharged on 3 June 1865.
Conrad C. Berry died on 21 October 1907 in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. He was born at Ono, Lebanon County, the son of Heinrich Berry and his wife Eva Berry. Conrad is buried at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon. A Findagrave Memorial has been established for him, which includes an obituary.
The obituary of Conrad Berry appeared in the Lebanon Daily News, 21 October 1907:
CONRAD BERRY DIES OF CONSUMPTION
DECEASED WAS A NATIVE OF EAST HANOVER
He Was a Member of the First U. E. Church and Brotherhood of America – Those Surviving
Conrad C. Berry, one of the best known citizens in the Fifth Ward, died this morning of consumption at his home, 751 Mifflin Street, after a lingering illness. He was in failing health since August a year ago and his decline though slow, was pronounced ever since. He was confined to bed since last January and for the past seven weeks was absolutely helpless.
Death, therefore came as a relief from suffering. The deceased was 60 years old on October 1.
Besides his wife, there survive two daughters, Mrs. William Seibert, of 740 Mifflin Street, and Miss Ella Berry, residing at home, and four grandchildren, Nevin Seibert, Alton Seibert, Evelyn Seibert and an infant, all children of Mr. and Mrs. Seibert. There also survive three brothers, John A. Berry, of Annville; James L. Berry, on East Hanover; Henry S. Berry, of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Henry Rhode, of Jonestown.
The deceased was a native of the county, having been born and reared in East Hanover He learned the blacksmith trade with his father, the late Henry Berry and worked with him for many years. He then went to Uniontown where he resided for some years and then about fifteen years ago, returned to Lebanon County and settled in Lebanon. He conducted what is known as the Reinoehl Blacksmith Shop for more than twelve years and then went to Lebanon Stove Works, where he was engaged until his failing health required him to relinquish all business activity.
He was a member of Circle No. 25, Brotherhood of America, and First United Evangelical Church. He was highly respected wherever he was known and his demise has created sorrow in the circles in which he was familiar.
Additional information is sought about Conrad C. Berry, his life and family, as well as his Civil War record.
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News clipping from Newspapers.com.
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