"At the time of Joseph's death, the Lusk Cemetery was located in the woodsy country about two blocks west of their house. The cemetery plot was donated to Edwardsville by John Lusk, a first settler, with the proviso that when no longer used as a cemetery, it should revert back to the Lusk heirs.
In the course of time, a new and larger cemetery was laid out further west, and eventually the Lusk Cemetery was abandoned as a place of burial. In abt. 1931, the last male member of the Lusk family died leaving no children, and the two sisters, bearing the name, well along in years, presented the property to the city to be used perpetually as a public park. When advisable the city will erect a monument in it, which will bear the names of all persons buried there through the years - one of the gravestones, to my own knowledge, bore the date 1811. The only Berry name on the monument will be William George Berry, born in Pueblo, Colorado, died in Edwardsville in November 1878."...written by Jennie (Berry) Fulton, Christmas 1932.
Berry, Willie
Willie Berry – With sorrow we announce the death of Willie, youngest son of A. P. and Fannie T. Berry. Willie was aged three years and one month, and was born at Mr. Berry's place on the Huerfano, in the county, and died at the residence of Mr. Berry's parents in Edwardsville, Illinois. A. P. Berry, Esq., who is a prominent and worthy citizen of Pueblo, was informed of this great bereavement by telegram on yesterday at noon. Diptheria was the fatal malady which caused the demise of this very bright and promising boy; the pet and dearest heart treasure of both parents, and a child tenderly loved by all who knew dear little Willie. Truly this great bereavement is a deep grief to Mr. Berry, and the sorrow is augmented by the fact that he could not be with his child when struggling with disease and death, and his beloved wife, the deeply afflicted mother, in this hour of greatest trial. Only those who have passed through like deep waters of sorrow can realize fully the grief of these sadly bereaved and sorely afflicted parents, especially the dear mother, who was deprived of the tender support and loving sympathy of her husband when the destroyer took away her heart's treasure and joy. However, she was surrounded by loving and sympathizing relatives and friends. Mr. Berry's parents and family have the assurance that his many friends and relatives here offer the truest sympathy. Mr. Berry, also, can rest assured that his many friends here and elsewhere, and especially the entire Chieftain corps, extend him and his their heartfelt sympathy, and deeply regret that he has been so sorely afflicted and sorrow stricken. (Pueblo Colorado Weekly Chieftain – Thurs., Oct. 31, 1878)
In the course of time, a new and larger cemetery was laid out further west, and eventually the Lusk Cemetery was abandoned as a place of burial. In abt. 1931, the last male member of the Lusk family died leaving no children, and the two sisters, bearing the name, well along in years, presented the property to the city to be used perpetually as a public park. When advisable the city will erect a monument in it, which will bear the names of all persons buried there through the years - one of the gravestones, to my own knowledge, bore the date 1811. The only Berry name on the monument will be William George Berry, born in Pueblo, Colorado, died in Edwardsville in November 1878."...written by Jennie (Berry) Fulton, Christmas 1932.
Berry, Willie
Willie Berry – With sorrow we announce the death of Willie, youngest son of A. P. and Fannie T. Berry. Willie was aged three years and one month, and was born at Mr. Berry's place on the Huerfano, in the county, and died at the residence of Mr. Berry's parents in Edwardsville, Illinois. A. P. Berry, Esq., who is a prominent and worthy citizen of Pueblo, was informed of this great bereavement by telegram on yesterday at noon. Diptheria was the fatal malady which caused the demise of this very bright and promising boy; the pet and dearest heart treasure of both parents, and a child tenderly loved by all who knew dear little Willie. Truly this great bereavement is a deep grief to Mr. Berry, and the sorrow is augmented by the fact that he could not be with his child when struggling with disease and death, and his beloved wife, the deeply afflicted mother, in this hour of greatest trial. Only those who have passed through like deep waters of sorrow can realize fully the grief of these sadly bereaved and sorely afflicted parents, especially the dear mother, who was deprived of the tender support and loving sympathy of her husband when the destroyer took away her heart's treasure and joy. However, she was surrounded by loving and sympathizing relatives and friends. Mr. Berry's parents and family have the assurance that his many friends and relatives here offer the truest sympathy. Mr. Berry, also, can rest assured that his many friends here and elsewhere, and especially the entire Chieftain corps, extend him and his their heartfelt sympathy, and deeply regret that he has been so sorely afflicted and sorrow stricken. (Pueblo Colorado Weekly Chieftain – Thurs., Oct. 31, 1878)
"At the time of Joseph's death, the Lusk Cemetery was located in the woodsy country about two blocks west of their house. The cemetery plot was donated to Edwardsville by John Lusk, a first settler, with the proviso that when no longer used as a cemetery, it should revert back to the Lusk heirs.
In the course of time, a new and larger cemetery was laid out further west, and eventually the Lusk Cemetery was abandoned as a place of burial. In abt. 1931, the last male member of the Lusk family died leaving no children, and the two sisters, bearing the name, well along in years, presented the property to the city to be used perpetually as a public park. When advisable the city will erect a monument in it, which will bear the names of all persons buried there through the years - one of the gravestones, to my own knowledge, bore the date 1811. The only Berry name on the monument will be William George Berry, born in Pueblo, Colorado, died in Edwardsville in November 1878."...written by Jennie (Berry) Fulton, Christmas 1932.
Berry, Willie
Willie Berry – With sorrow we announce the death of Willie, youngest son of A. P. and Fannie T. Berry. Willie was aged three years and one month, and was born at Mr. Berry's place on the Huerfano, in the county, and died at the residence of Mr. Berry's parents in Edwardsville, Illinois. A. P. Berry, Esq., who is a prominent and worthy citizen of Pueblo, was informed of this great bereavement by telegram on yesterday at noon. Diptheria was the fatal malady which caused the demise of this very bright and promising boy; the pet and dearest heart treasure of both parents, and a child tenderly loved by all who knew dear little Willie. Truly this great bereavement is a deep grief to Mr. Berry, and the sorrow is augmented by the fact that he could not be with his child when struggling with disease and death, and his beloved wife, the deeply afflicted mother, in this hour of greatest trial. Only those who have passed through like deep waters of sorrow can realize fully the grief of these sadly bereaved and sorely afflicted parents, especially the dear mother, who was deprived of the tender support and loving sympathy of her husband when the destroyer took away her heart's treasure and joy. However, she was surrounded by loving and sympathizing relatives and friends. Mr. Berry's parents and family have the assurance that his many friends and relatives here offer the truest sympathy. Mr. Berry, also, can rest assured that his many friends here and elsewhere, and especially the entire Chieftain corps, extend him and his their heartfelt sympathy, and deeply regret that he has been so sorely afflicted and sorrow stricken. (Pueblo Colorado Weekly Chieftain – Thurs., Oct. 31, 1878)
In the course of time, a new and larger cemetery was laid out further west, and eventually the Lusk Cemetery was abandoned as a place of burial. In abt. 1931, the last male member of the Lusk family died leaving no children, and the two sisters, bearing the name, well along in years, presented the property to the city to be used perpetually as a public park. When advisable the city will erect a monument in it, which will bear the names of all persons buried there through the years - one of the gravestones, to my own knowledge, bore the date 1811. The only Berry name on the monument will be William George Berry, born in Pueblo, Colorado, died in Edwardsville in November 1878."...written by Jennie (Berry) Fulton, Christmas 1932.
Berry, Willie
Willie Berry – With sorrow we announce the death of Willie, youngest son of A. P. and Fannie T. Berry. Willie was aged three years and one month, and was born at Mr. Berry's place on the Huerfano, in the county, and died at the residence of Mr. Berry's parents in Edwardsville, Illinois. A. P. Berry, Esq., who is a prominent and worthy citizen of Pueblo, was informed of this great bereavement by telegram on yesterday at noon. Diptheria was the fatal malady which caused the demise of this very bright and promising boy; the pet and dearest heart treasure of both parents, and a child tenderly loved by all who knew dear little Willie. Truly this great bereavement is a deep grief to Mr. Berry, and the sorrow is augmented by the fact that he could not be with his child when struggling with disease and death, and his beloved wife, the deeply afflicted mother, in this hour of greatest trial. Only those who have passed through like deep waters of sorrow can realize fully the grief of these sadly bereaved and sorely afflicted parents, especially the dear mother, who was deprived of the tender support and loving sympathy of her husband when the destroyer took away her heart's treasure and joy. However, she was surrounded by loving and sympathizing relatives and friends. Mr. Berry's parents and family have the assurance that his many friends and relatives here offer the truest sympathy. Mr. Berry, also, can rest assured that his many friends here and elsewhere, and especially the entire Chieftain corps, extend him and his their heartfelt sympathy, and deeply regret that he has been so sorely afflicted and sorrow stricken. (Pueblo Colorado Weekly Chieftain – Thurs., Oct. 31, 1878)
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