Osborn R. Berry of Lewiston, Maine died 16 Nov 1923
Androscoggin Probate Court # 14408
Lists the following:
Brother: Walter Berry of Bridgton, Maine
nieces:  Florence Berry
            Bertha Holden
            Eva Bennett of Sweden, Maine
            Dell Holden  of Bridgton, Maine

SIsters:  Mrs. Harriett R Moody
             Mrs. Mary Holden
             Mrs. Martha Bennett
Osborn R. Berry's will was dated 27 March 1915.

The Lewiston Journal on Sat 17 Nov 1923 page 18 printed the following:
Osborn R. Berry, one of Lewiston's Elder Residents dies Friday at ST. Mary's Hospital.
After a long illness Osborn R. Berry, one of Lewiston's oldest and best known citizens 
died at ST. Mary;s Hospital, Friday morning. He had been at the hospital since March 1923.

For many years Mr. Berry lived  at 426 East Avenue, Lewiston. He was born in Denmark, 12 Feb 
1838, but came to Lewiston more than 60 years ago. He will be remembered in his early life as 
a carriage blacksmith, being employed by Potter and Thompson Company on Park Street
for many years when Wade and Dunton succeeded that firm. Mr. Berry continued his work
until he retired from active work.

He was a veteran of the Civil War. He was married twice but both wives are dead. There are 
no children. His only relative living is Walter Berry, a brother of Bridghton. Mr. Berry was a man
of kindly disposition and was loved by all his  associates. He was especially known for his 
horses as he was a great lover of them.



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