H. W. Berry

Capt. H. W. Berry
1818-1888

H. W. Berry Headstone

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

1.  Photograph of James R. Bernard, Thomas Parker, Cornelius Cahill, and H. W. Berry

From left to right:  James R. Bernard, Thomas Parker,
Cornelius Cahill, and H. W. Berry
Photo by: Louis de Planque
Provenance:  Corpus Christi Public Libraries

2.  Photograph of H. W. Berry

3.  Biographical information from Pathfinders of Texas, 1836-1846.

4.  Receipt with signature, 1864

Provenance:  Mrs. Willie Lee Biggio Jones and Rebecca Lee Jones

5.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (October 21, 1998).

6.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (March 4, 1999). Available on microfilm.

7.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (September 6, 2000). Available on microfilm.

8.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (August 30, 2000). Available on microfilm.

9.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (August 16, 2000). Available on microfilm.

10.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (January 11, 2006).

11.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (January 18, 2006).

12.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (May 31, 2006).

13.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (June 7, 2006).

14.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (June 21, 2006).

15.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (April 4, 2007).

16.  Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens

  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times (February 27, 2008).

17.  Texas document showing signature

18.  Obituary


Obituary of Capt. H. W. Berry

DIED

Berry- In Corpus Christi, Texas May 15th, 1888, at 9 p.m., Capt. H. W. Berry, aged 69 years, 10 months and 23 days. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.  Every business house in town was closed as the sad procession passed.  His work on this earth is finished and he is gone, but not forgotten. His place in the hearts of his many friends can never be filled.  The Caller joins in heartfelt sympathy with the numerous friends and afflicted family (The Caller will shortly give a brief sketch of the Captain’s life.)

Source: Corpus Christi Caller, May 19, 1888, p. 5, col. 2
Research by:  Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by:  Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission