Mary Berry (1852–1930)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1852
    Died
    1930

    When was Mary Berry born? 1852.

    When did Mary Berry die? 1930.

    Life story

    Mary Berry (1852–1930) was born in 1852, and died in 1930, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.

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    The world Mary lived through

    1. 1861 · age 9 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 15 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 24 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 46 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 54 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 62 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 68 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Mary Berry

    When was Mary Berry born?

    Mary Berry was born in 1852.

    When did Mary Berry die?

    Mary Berry died in 1930.

    How old was Mary Berry at the time of death?

    Mary Berry was about 78 years old.

    Where is Mary Berry buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Mary Berry was born?

    Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Mary was born.

    Who was president when Mary Berry died?

    Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Mary died.

    What major events happened during Mary Berry's lifetime?

    During Mary's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 9); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 40); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 54); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 65); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 77).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Berry?

    Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1852

    2. Death

      1930

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Mary Berry (1852–1930)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-berry-1852-1930-c24d442a/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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