Jacob Berry

Burial Location: Grove Avenue, Lot 218, Grave 7

Jacob Berry was born in Grafton Vermont on March 24, 1814. He was the oldest of six children; his parents were Samuel and Hannah (Anna) Darling Berry. His ancestors had lived in Middleton, Massachusetts. When he was five years old, his family moved to Troy, New Hampshire. After living there for four years, the family settled in Salem, where Jacob Berry lived for the rest of his long life. He attended the Centre School, which was kept by Master Jocelyn. The school was on Washington St.

Samuel Berry was a baker, and when Jacob completed his schooling, he became his father’s apprentice. He continued to work with his father until the older man retired. He then left the bakery business, becoming a supervisor at the Salem Jail and also a Salem policeman on the night shift. He had the latter job only for several months, but continued to work as a substitute officer for several years.

Jacob Berry never married. He became a member of the Masons in 1857, and was also a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Salem from about 1832. He was known as a strong member of the Republican Party and was active in the anti-slavery movement. He died on December 12, 1898.

Sources Consulted:

• CemeteryFind.com Powered by Docufree
• FindAGrave.com/memorial ID/151215656/Jacob_Berry citing Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
• Salem Evening News: Obituaries, December 12, 1898