By John Berry
John Berry was the son of William Berry, Sr. (1738-1780) and the brother of Lott (Lot) Berry. He is said to have been born in 1744 (perhaps in the State of Maryland) and passed away in July of 1798 in Burke County, North Carolina. The following is a promissory note from John Murray in exchange for property from John Berry's estate. His brother Lot (Lott) Berry and cousin Daniel Hudson were executors.
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| 1799 Promissory Note |
The promissory note reads as follows:
I promise to pay unto Lot Berry and David Hudson, Administrators of John Berry dec'd the just and lawful sum of six pounds currency of North Carolina to be paid on or before the 30th day of April 1801 it being for value received of them this this 19th day of October 1799 as witness my hand and seal.
Wm. Fincannon John Murray
Wm. Co___
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