ROBERT EMMETT BERRY

Robert Emmett Berry gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. March 21, 1899 born in Chicago, Cook County, IL
M. WW I Navy Veteran (June 13, 1918-September 30, 1921), S1 USNR
D. April 23, 1961
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Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, Town of Lake, Cook County, IL living at 6025 Loomis Street, the household members were:

“Chas. E. Berry, head, born June 1866, married 9 years, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Germany, occupation: glass worker; Mary Berry, wife, born June 1873, age 26, married 9 years, 4 children born, 3 children living, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Ireland; M. Grace Berry, daughter, born July 1893, age 6, single, born in Illinois; Chas. E. Berry, son, born April 1895, age 5, single, born in Illinois; Robert Berry, son, born March 1899, age 1, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for City of Allegan, Allegan County, MI living at 214 Western Ave., the household members were:

“Charles E. Berry, head, age 37, married once for 19 years, born in Missouri, parents born in Missouri, occupation: superintendent – glass factory; Mary Berry, wife, age 33, married once for 19 years, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Wisconsin, Grace Berry, daughter, age 16, single, born in Illinois, Edward Berry, son, age 14, single, born in Illinois; Robert Berry, son, age 11, single, born in Illinois; Marie Berry, daughter, age 9, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for U.S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Lake County, IL, Thirteenth Regiment:

“Robert E. Berry, age 20, single, born in Illinois, father born in Missouri, mother born in Wisconsin, occupation: recruit under training”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 5481 Drexel Avenue, the household members were:

“Mary Berry, head, age 57, widowed, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Ireland; Robert Berry, son, age 30, married at age 21, born in Illinois, father born in Canada, mother born in Wisconsin, occupation: chauffeur – auto factory; Barbara Berry, daughter-in-law, age 28, married at age 19, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 6055 Champlain Avenue, the household members were:

“Robert E. Berry, head, age 41, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935, occupation: sealer – meat packing industry; Barbara Berry, wife, age 38, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Russia, lived in same house in 1935”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Robert E. Berry; Place of Residence: 4817 So Ashland Ave, Chicago, Ill; Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: YDS. 6817; Age in Years: 42; Date of Birth: March 21 – 1899; Place of Birth: Chicago, Ill; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. R. Berry – 4817 S. Ashland Ave.;  Employer’s Name and Address: Swift & Co.; Place of Employment: 42nd Packers Ave – Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Race: White; Height: 5-10 1/2; Weight: 175; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed: 2/16/42”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 5331 Halstead, the household members were:

“Robert E Berry, head, age 50, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: (blank), Was he living in same house a year ago?: Yes, Which country were his parents born in?: U.S., What is highest grade of school he has attended?: S-9, Did he finish this grade?: Yes, Last year, in how many weeks did this person do any work?: None, Last year (1949), how much money did his relatives in this household earn in own business?: $1700, Did he ever serve in the U.S. armed Forces during: WWII?: No, WWI?: Yes, Any other time?: No, Has this person been married more than once?: No, If married – How many years since this person was (last) married?: 29 years; Barbara Berry, wife, age 48, married, born in Lithuania, Occupation: Proprietor – Grocery store”

According to the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963:

“Berry, Robert Emmett; Service Number: 111 66 79; Enlistment Date: June 13, 1918; Discharge Date: September 30, 1921; State: Illinois; Medals: unknown; Grade: S 2/c, Navy, S1 USNR; Date of Birth: March 21, 1899; Date of Death: April 23, 1961; Name and Location of Cemetery: Ft. Hill Cemetery, Round Lake, Illinois; Applicant: Barbara Berry, 327 Bellview Dr., Round Lake, Ill., Widow; Date: 4/17/62; Signed: Frank Moser”