This site is dedicated to the genealogy of Robert Berry and Elizabeth Cate Berry and their descendants — a family whose roots stretch from Princess Anne County, Virginia, through the Carolina piedmont, and across the American frontier. It spans more than four centuries and ten generations.
Explore the Site#
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Timelines | Century-by-century family history, 1600s to present |
| Ancestors | Individual profiles for key Berry family ancestors |
| DNA | Y-DNA testing results and genealogical analysis |
| Documents | Land records, estate records, SAR applications |
| Books | Published Berry family genealogy books |
| Marriages | Berry family marriage bonds and records |
| Indexes | Alphabetical, family tree, and name indexes |
| Family Lines | Family line relationship mapping |
| Pictures | Photo directory — generations of the Berry family |
| Contact | Contact us or submit a research request |
| About | About the researchers behind this site |
The Family at a Glance#
Robert Berry (OC) arrived in Orange County, North Carolina in 1751, having come from Princess Anne County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Cate around 1757–1759 and together they raised ten children on their Fiddleton Plantation. Their descendants spread west and south — to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Ohio, and beyond.
Generation 1 — Founders Robert Berry (PAC) × Mary Williamson — Princess Anne County, Virginia
Generation 2 — The Orange County Line Robert Berry (OC) × Elizabeth Cate — Orange County, North Carolina
Generation 3 — The Ten Children All ten children of Robert & Elizabeth Cate Berry
Site maintained by the Berry family genealogy research team. Content last reviewed 2020–2021.