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- Will 26-Jan-1780Settlement of estate was Sep 8, 1781.Buried in Old Burying Ground, West Amherst. Headstone reads 'Here lyeth the body of Robert Berry who departed this life May the 21 in the year of our Lord 1781 in the 47th year of his age.'Estate of Robert Berry, Nancy Berry is the widow, an account was given tothe court of probate 14 Oct 1782 regarding debts owed by the estate. There was a son, Robert who was "now of age his separate share dated 14 May, 1789.""William Berry now of age 9 May 1791."Know all men by these presented that we John Stuart, Jr., Thomas Berry andHugh Logan all of cumberland County are held and firmly bound to EdwardBarron, Esq. Surrogate judge of his majesty's Court of Will and Probates the full sum of 100 pounds dated 19 Aug 1786.Whereas letters of guardianship bearing the date herewith of Robert Berry,William Berry and Andrew Berry, minors hath been granted to John Stuart, Jrof Amherst and whereas the said Robert Berry, William Berry and Andrew Berry are entitled to sundry effects the property of Robert Berry their latefather, deceased which they are unable to manage by reason of their minority but has committed the care of them to the custody of said John Stuart, ect.Signed John Stuart Jr, Thomas Berry and Hugh Logan dated 19 Aug 1786.
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