Lynn, I have done research on the Berry Line and have some info on Amos Lear. I have his father as Jacob Lear and mother as Sarah M. Kreider. I believe this info either came from the 1880 census or from research on the Krieder line. At this time I can't put my finger on the exact reference, but it probably was one of those two. Try the Dauphlin county 1880 census. Additionally I have info from the 1900 and 1920 census athat stae they had 13 children, but I only have the names of 10. In 1900 the census says he was a provider of provisions and in 1920 he was a horse trader. I would be very interested in any other info that you have regarding this family, so that I would be able to develop that line of John A. Berry more completely. Also I am always looking for info on any of the Berry lines and sublines, especially interested in the Forney line at this particular time. Hope this info helps. Jolynn S. Kuhlman