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J. F. BERRY, Jr., postmaster at Aurora, Mo., and a native of Lawrence County, was born March 27, 1851. His parents Joseph F. and Jane (FITCH) BERRY, were born in Kentucky and Tennessee, respectively. The former came to Franklin County, Mo., in 1819 or 1820, and about 1850 came to Lawrence County, locating on a farm which he purchased near Aurora, and where he still resides. To Mr. Berry and wife were born seven children: William, Joseph, Benjamin, James, Mary, Elbie and Margaret. J. F. Berry remained with his parents until twenty-two years of age, and then began farming on eighty acres of land near Aurora, which he purchased and which he yet owns. In 1885 he moved to Aurora, and was appointed postmaster, which position he still occupies. He was married in 1875 to Miss Rebecca MCNATT, a native of Lawrence County, by whom he is the father of seven children, five living: Allen E., Mary, Flora, Lottie and Alma. Those deceased are Lucy and Amanda. Mr. and Mrs. Berry are worthy and consistent members of the Christian Church.
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