Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Berta, Peter 1854 - 
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Author: History of Grundy County IL 1914

Berta, Peter - The business of supplying South Wilmington with bakery goods is 
one that engages the attention of several of the most progressive men of this 
locality. Very few people now feel that they can afford to make bread when it 
is furnished them at a price within the reach of the majority. The same is 
true of other bakery products, and one of the men who is meeting the demand 
for pure goods in this line is Peter Berta. He was born in Northern Italy in 
1854, a son of Vincent and Lena (Boffo) Berta, natives of Italy, who died in 
that country in 1871 and 1869, respectively. They had eight children, six of 
whom are living, as follows: Peter, Frank, Mike, Joe, Dominic, who are in 
America, and one who is still in Italy.

Peter Berta assisted his father on the homestead and attended school until he 
left home to learn the trade of baker. He also gave his country a three year 
military service, and in 1879 came to the United States, settling first at 
Braidwood, Ill., where he was engaged in mining. In 1901 he came to South 
Wilmington, where he continued mining until 1903, when he established his 
present bakery, and now enjoys a fine trade, especially among the Italians.  
Mr. Berta delivers his goods all over the village, and his products meet with 
instant approval, because of their excellence.

In 1881 Mr. Berta married Mary Perona of Braidwood, Ill., and they have had 
seven children, as follows: Vincent, who is deceased; Edmond; Fred; Rudolph; 
Julia; Pete and Bena, the latter being married to C. Muzzard. Mr. Berta is a 
Republican, and for the past six years has been a trustee of the village. He 
belongs to the Order of Foresters. Few men stand any higher in the community 
than he, and he deserves his popularity, for he has earned it by the practice 
of honorable methods.

page 766

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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