Maja Leon Berry was born on 2. Jan. 1877 at West Creek, Ocean County, New Jersey. He was the son of
Samuel M. Berry and
Sarah Louisa Willits. Maja Leon Berry married
Edna Steelman, daughter of
William S. Steelman and
Eliza C. (Unknown), on 2. Oct. 1900 at Tuckerton, Ocean County, New Jersey. Maja Leon Berry was graduated in 1902 at University of Pennsylvana, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Laws.
Maja Leon Berry was shown in the census on 25. Mar. 1920 as a lawyer, own practice.
Maja Leon Berry and
Edna Steelman appeared on the census of 25. Mar. 1920 at Dover Twp., Ocean County, New Jersey.
Maja Leon Berry was shown in the census on 17. Apr. 1930 as vice chancellor, state ???
Maja Leon Berry and
Edna Steelman appeared on the census of 17. Apr. 1930 at Dover Twp., Ocean County, New Jersey.
Maja Leon Berry died in 1961.
MAJA LEON BERRY—Among the notably successful members of the legal profession in South Jersey is Maja Leon Berry, who has been engaged in general practice in Camden for twenty-one years, and since 1915 has also maintained an office at Toms River. In Camden his offices are located at the corner of South and Market streets. On both the paternal and maternal (Willits) sides of the family Mr. Berry is descended from old South Jersey stock., (see preceding sketch.) Maja Leon Berry, son of Samuel M. and Sarah Louisa (Willits) Berry (q.v.), was born in West Creek, Ocean County, New Jersey, January 2, 1877.
After receiving his early and preparatory education in the public schools of West Creek, he became a student in the law department in the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1902. As was the general custom in those days among young men who were ambitious but not rich in this world's goods, Mr. Berry earned the sums for his professional education by teaching school in Ocean County for three years, before entering the University. After his graduation he at once began to prepare for admission to the bar, and successfully passed the examinations in November, 1902, for admission to the New Jersey bar as an attorney. He opened his offices in Camden, at the corner of Sixth and Market streets, and engaged in general practice. He met with encouraging success, and in February, 1906, was admitted to the New Jersey bar as a counselor-at-law. His clientele grew, as did also his reputation as a skillful lawyer and a resourceful advocate. In 1915 he enlarged his field of operation by opening a second office in Toms River, New Jersey, and since that time he has
maintained offices in both places. He has built up a large and important clientele, and is widely known as one of the able members of his profession in South Jersey. In addition to his responsibilities in connection with his large private practice, Mr. Berry is also interested in several business and financial enterprises, and in public affairs. He is a member of the board of directors and general counselor for the Beach Haven National Bank, counselor for the Ocean County Trust Company of Toms River, and also counselor for the First National Bank of Barnegat,
all three of which institutions he was active in organizing. Politically, he gives his support to the Republican Party, and takes an active part in its affairs. From 1907 to 1912 he served as county judge, and from 1912 to the present time he has rendered efficient service as county counsel, and as county adjuster. He h well known in fraternal circles, being a member of Lodge No. 4, Free and Accepted Masons, of Tuckerton, New Jersey; Goodwin Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, of Manasquan; Council, Royal and Select Masters; Carson Commandery, No. 15, Knights
Templar, of Asbury Park, New Jersey; Camden Consistory, in which he holds the thirty-second degree; and Crescent Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Trenton, New Jersey. He is also a member of Lakewood Lodge, No. 1432, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of Lakewood. In club circles, too, he is well known, being a life member of the Manufacturing Club, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and a member of Camden Club, of Camden; the Lakewood Country Club; and the Ocean County Club, of Lakewood. His religious affiliation is with the Presbyterian Church of Toms River.
On October 2, 1900, at Tuckerton, New Jersey, Maja Leon Berry married Edna Stellman, daughter of William S. and Eliza C. Stedman.