Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / People: Berry, Israel R. (1862- ) / Place: Chester County (Pa.) / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1870">1870</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Record Source Other PACSCL Partners People Berry, Israel R. (1862- ) Place Chester County (Pa.) Year 1870

Extent:: 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Israel R. Berry (born 1862) was an influential citizen of West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, known for his successful farm and involvement with the township school board. His father, Milton Berry (born in West Caln in 1825), was a carpenter who acquired a 47-acre farm, and was active in township government. The Israel R. Berry family papers, 1864-1940 (bulk 1890-1940), include a large amount of records of the West Caln Township School Board as well as assorted personal papers and family papers (principally from Israel Berry and his father, Milton Berry).

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