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trishcurtis

trishcurtis Report 19 Nov 2007 12:20

Hi found James on 1891 and 1901 census he married Sarah Ann Ackroyd and they had 2 sons Herbert 15 and Luther 13 on 1891 census

Sarahs mother living with them both censuses
He was born Heckmonwike 1852 before becoming an executioner he was a carrier on 1881 census

1901 census just Herbert with them and mother in law

they married 1874 April-June Bradford 9b page 280

1901 Luther Berry is a lodger age 23 b Bradford occupation tram conductor

possible marriage for him
Luther Berry 1906 Bradford April-June vol 9b page 171

possible wife Clara Hardaker or Bertha Wyrill

possible marriage for Daniel Berry

Daniel Berry and Mary Ann Kelly 1838 Dewsbury Oct-Dec vol 22 page 20

Pat

Sandra

Sandra Report 18 Nov 2007 21:59

Hi - I am researching my families ancestry & there are berry family members around the same time but I can't yet find a direct connection to this James Berry. Below is information that you may find interesting from the 1861 census = I found this on the website www.genesreunited.co.uk

1861 England Census
about James Berry
Name: James Berry
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Daniel
Mother's Name: Mary Ann
Gender: Male
Where born: Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, England

Civil Parish: Heckmondwike
Ecclesiastical parish: Heckmondwike
Town: Heckmondwike
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View Image

Registration district: Dewsbury
Sub-registration district: Liversedge
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 222

Household Members: Name Age
Annie E Berry 2
Charles W Berry 11
Daniel Berry 43
Daniel Berry 17
Ellen Berry 12
James Berry 8
John Berry 21
Mary Ann Berry 42
Sarah Ann Berry 19

Mark

Mark Report 22 Apr 2006 17:08

RE: JAMES BERRY (THE INFAMOUS HANGSMAN) born 1852 -1913 can anyone help, i want to know if anyone has any info on James Berry who was the uk number 1 hangsman when he was in office between 1884-1892. He was born in Heckmondwike,Yorkshire (near Bradford), apparently he was the 13th child of 18. His father is called Daniel Berry and his mum is called Mary Ann ?. I do know James married a lady called Sarah Ackroyd and had 2 sons Herbert and Luther. I've done a google search for 'james berry hangsman' and theres lots of links but not much on his family, decendants, brothers, sisters, ancestors etc. I've been told he is somehow related to my mums side but not sure how yet. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you.