Background
Born in Falmouth, Maine, a grandson of Captain George Berry, he was one of the earliest settlers of Buckfield, Maine having settled there thirteen years before the incorporation of the town.
Born in Falmouth, Maine, a grandson of Captain George Berry, he was one of the earliest settlers of Buckfield, Maine having settled there thirteen years before the incorporation of the town.
Corporal in Captain Benjamine Hooper"s Company marched 1/25/1776 rolls made up to 5/30/1776 at Falmouth. Private. Captain William Crocher"s Company. Colonel Mitchell"s Regiment. roll muster made up from 8/31/1776, discharged 11/23/1776,
Return of Captain
Samuel Knights Company in Falmouth pay due 11/1776- William Berry enlisted 7/8/1776.
Private. Captain John Brachett marched in response to alarm of 4/19/1775 to headquarters. Service 5 days.
William Berry was a prime mover in establishing the first Baptist church in Buckfield, Maine and became a deacon.