Hello! I'm new to the list and chasing a mystery grandfather that may be from Berry. Other than Illinois, the only actual piece of evidence I have for him as far as birth location is his social security application which shows a birthplace of "Bery, IL." Here's the story: John David Sullivan b. 6 Jan 1886 Parents: William Sullivan and ?? Step-mother, Rebecca Ely (This info is from his CA death certificate, info provided by wife (?) #2, Pearl Dixon Bassett Sullivan.) Siblings: At least one brother, George His birth mother died when he was about 8 (approximately 1894). His father remarried, to Rebecca Ely, unknown location or date. He did not get along with his stepmother and ran away from home when he was 13 (approximately 1899.) I don't know whether or not his brother, George, was older or younger. I also don't know if he was a full sibling or a 1/2 sibling. Does this family sound familiar to anyone? Thanks! Jean