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James Berry's book, 'My Experiences as an Executioner,' delves into the dark and morbid world of capital punishment through the eyes of a seasoned executioner. Berry's writing is straightforward and devoid of unnecessary embellishment, reflecting the harsh realities of his profession. The book provides a glimpse into the psychological toll of taking human lives in the name of justice, offering a unique perspective on a controversial practice. Set against the backdrop of a time when public executions were common, Berry's narrative serves as a chilling reminder of the consequences of violence and the cost of administering justice. His stark prose and attention to detail create a haunting accou...
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Excerpt from An Autobiography of James H. Berry I was born on a farm in Jackson county, Alabama, on May 15th, 1841. My father was James M. Berry and my mother was Isabelle Jane Orr. In 1848, when I was seven and a half years old, I moved with my father's family to Carrollton, Carroll county, Arkansas. There were ten children of us who lived to be grown: Granville, the oldest; Mary, who married Col.Sam W.Peel; Fannie, who married Rufus Polk; Dick; and then I came next; then Arkansas, called "Canty," who married Captain Arch McKennon; Willie, who was killed during the war; Sophronia, who married Andrew Forrest: Albert; Emma, the youngest, who married Dr. A. M. McKennon. They are all dead excep...
A descendancy genealogy of the Berry family for five generations that is split into seven books, the children of the immigrant. The books are compilations of family group sheets as follows: (1) John Berry and Susanna; (2) James Berry and Eleanor Wallis; (3) William Berry and Judith Locke; (4) Joseph Berry and Rachel; (5) Rachel Berry and John Marden; (6) Elizabeth Berry and John Locke; (7) Mary Berry and John Foss [not yet published].
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