Confederate Veteran – March 1901

From the Democrat Bulletin, Salem, Mo.:

At the death of Hon. Hugh Thomas Berry, the words by King David, “Know ye not that there is a great man fallen this day in Israel?” are most appropriate. Lieut. Berry was born in Missouri July 21, 1837. He entered the Confederate army, and made a brave soldier and officer. He served as lieutenant, and came out of the war unhurt. He suffered many hardships and was captured at Helena, Ark., July 4, 1864, but was afterwards released. He was a patriot. His love for his country filled him with true courage and bravery. He was as true to his flag as is the needle to the pole. He was held in high esteem even by those who fought on the other side. When the war ended he accepted the situation and renewed his allegiance to our united country. In May, 1865, he moved to Texas, locating in Angeline County. In 1897 he moved to Johnson County, where he taught school for several years. He held several positions of public trust in Hood County.

Hugh Thomas Berry was born July 21, 1837 and died July 22, 1901.

He was buried in Acton Cemetery in Hood County, Texas.

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Confederate Veteran – March 1901

2001 HOOD COUNTY TEXAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY