The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
October 2, 1878
Page 3
Column 5....Died, at his residence in this township early Sunday morning last, of typhoid malarial fever, Mr. Wm. Berry, aged about 28 years. Mr. Berry was an industrious, quiet citizen, and highly respected by his friends and acquaintances....
Hancock County Death Record for William Berry
Age: 28 years
Date of death: September 28, 1878
Place of death: Hancock Township
Cause of death: typho malarial fever
Place of burial: Baptist cemetery -- Carthage township
Date of burial: September 28, 1878
Gravestone inscription for William Berry
Wm. W. Berry
July 4, 1850
Sept 28, 1878
aged 28 yrs 2 mos 24 dys