Henry L. BERRAY, son of Seth and Anna (GOODRICH) BERRAY, was born in Walton, NY June 21, 1812. He is the 13th and only surviving child of 16 children. He came to Randolph with his parents in 1836 from Victor, NY and settled with them on lot 47, where he has since resided. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, a brick and stone mason by trade, and died May 14, 1847. The mother survived until Oct. 8, 1860. Henry L. married Rumina SCUDDER, Oct. 3, 1837, and has always been a farmer. He has served as magistrate and assessor. They had 12 children, of whom 10 grew to maturity. One son served in the Rebellion. They celebrated the 50th anniv. of their marriage Oct. 3, 1887. They have, living, 40 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. Their son, James H. BERRAY, was born July 22, 1850. Oct. 15, 1872, he married Ellen E. BLOOD of Cold Spring, and March 11, 1874, settled in the village of Randolph, where he is extensively engaged in the manufacture of shingles, slack barrel staves, and cider and apple jelly. He is a Republican in politics and has served as constable. He has 6 children, and another died in childhood.

Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893
History of the Town of Randolph - Chapter XLIV (44)
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1850 CENSUS
Name: Henry L Berry
Event: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Marital Status:
Race (Original):
Race (Expanded):
Birthplace: New York
Estimated Birth Year: 1812
Dwelling House Number: 94
Family Number: 95
Line Number: 4
NARA Publication Number: M432
NARA Roll Number: 479
Film Number: 17055
Digital Folder Number: 004196767
Image Number: 00189
Household Gender Age
Henry L Berry M 38
Rumina Berry F 30
Hannah Berry F 10
Joel Berry M 10
May Berry F 7
Amanda Berry F 5
Welty Berry F 3