Brief Life History of William Pitcher
When William Pitcher Berryman was born in 1841, in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, his father, William Berryman, was 21 and his mother, Mary Ann Webb, was 23. He married Elizabeth Gale on 17 October 1865, in Ash, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. He lived in New Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know William Pitcher? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (16)
- William Berryman, "England and Wales Census, 1891"
- William Pitcher Berryman, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- William Berrymen, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
1854 · The Crimean War
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.
1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children
School attendance became compulsory from ages five to ten on August 2, 1880.
Name Meaning
English (Cornwall): topographic name from Middle English bury, biry, bery ‘town, borough, castle, manor house’ (ultimately from the dative case, byrig, of Old English burh ‘stronghold, fortified place’) + man ‘man’. The name may also be occupational, denoting or servant at one of these.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.