Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
MIR. A. J. BERRY DEAD
CITIZEN WHO HAD PASSED THREE
SCORE AND TEN.
DEATH Or Mr.. EUGENE HARRINGTON.
Member of a WeII-KnOwn Family,
and Long n Prominent Citizen of
Church HiIl-Mr. Lewis Lyon Dies
in Jersey City-Funerals.

Mr.. Andrew J. Berry gallant Con-
federate soldier, and one of Richmond S
Oldest and best-known citizens, died Sun
day morning at 11:2O o'clock. at his home,
No. lO9 Foushee street. MIR. Berry had
been i'll only short time, but his age
"a years-militated against his recovery,
and he sank rapidly until the end, when
he passed peacefully away into the great
beyond.
Deceased never united himself with any
church, but he often attended DR.. Hoge's
church, and during the last days of his
illness this eminent divine spent consider
able time at his bedside, and gave him
much spiritual consolation.
Mr.. Berry's was a well-known figure
on the streets of Richmond. A man Of
fine physique, he walked erect at all
times. and though he had lived beyond
The threescore years and ten allotted TO
man, he never permitted this fact TO be
shown by his movements, and his spirits
were those of youth, instead of age. De-
ceased was an exceedingly charitable
man. He was devoted to the southern
cause. for which he fought in the strug-
gle OF 1916 with marked gallantry. He
was born at gainesville, in Amelia coun-
ty, on the 10Th of July, 1898, being the only
son OF his father. an esteemed citizen of
Amelia, who died six months after his
birth.
HIS WAR RECORD.
Mr.. Berry received a good common
school education and passed his boyhood
I'm Amelia, Nottoway, and Prince Edward
counties. Later in life he moved to
Farmvile and engaged i'm the hotel BUSH
ness. He remained there, however, but
a short time. when he came to Rich
mond and connected himself with the
late Colonel Darlington in the conduct Of
the Exchange Hotel
At the outbreak of the war Mr.. Berry
enlisted In the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues He served under Captain Charles
II. Bigger until he was shot in the shout
der before Petersburg, on June II. 1864.
lie then had to return to this city, but
as soon as he was able to be about he
again Joined his company, and remained
there until the close OF the war, making
a most excellent soldier. He was the
Oldest living member of the war Blues.
He always showed the greatest attach
ment TO his old war comrades, and dur
ing his lifetime remained faithful and
valuable member OF the Blues Associa-
tion. Whenever any demands had TO be
made on the purses of the old Blues Mr..
Berry was one of the first ones to re-
spond literally.
He was an active member of Lee Camp
and Pickett Camp, and took the deepest
interest in both organizations. He was
of a very charitable disposition, but was
opposed to making a public show of his |
acts of charity. His numerous friends |
4, lie rffx vran rad
that a person in need. if deserving as
sistance, was never sent away from Mr. |
Berry's door without substantial assist /
ance. He was also a member of Fitz-
hugh Lodge. /. o. o. f.
REBUILDED HIS FORTUNES.
The war swept away what property de- !
ceased had accumulated prior thereto.
but with his Characteristic energy he set
TO work TO rebuild his shattered for
tunes. settling permanently in Richmond.
He engaged I'm various business enter
prises, and met with success in all OF
them, amassng quite comfortable for
tune.
Deceased was married three times, ana
his last wife, who was Miss Mabel Bar
low. OF this city, and seven chidren-two
by his first wife and five by the second
him.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral services will be held in
DR. Hoge's church~this afternoon at $3.50
o clock, and the interment will be made
In the family plot In Hollywood.
The following comrades have been APP
pointed as detail from Lee Camp 10
attend the funeral: Charles II. Turner,
r. n. NJ. Harrison. J. Taylor Stratton,
Thomas i. pollard, ID. Smith Redford,
Miles r. Phillips, George w. Jarvis. ana
]. II. Redwood. They will meet at the
Camp Hall this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
IN full uniform.
Major Sol Cutchins, commandant or
The Blues Battalion. has issued the toi-
lowing order TO the battalion:
II becomes the painful duty OF the
major commanding 10 communicate 20
you the sad intelligence Of the death OF
Mr. Andrew j. Berry. who departed this {
life on the 18th instant. at his residence, /
N this city. Mr.. Berry served In the late
riyil war as a member OF the Blues ana
since the reorganization OF the company
ne has been one OF it's most ardent sup ,
porters. The funeral services win be
held at DR.. Hoge's church tomorrow (
IInesday) afternoon at half-past 3 o. clock
ihis battalion will assemble at IT'S
Armory tomorrow cruesday) afternoon
" nalf-past o'clock, In full-dress uni
form 10 pay ite tribute OF respect 10 our
comraae and friend"
Major Il. W. Richardson. Colonel y
charieS y. Bigger, and Captain E. j. Levy !
Iii represent the Blues among the HOMO {,