L. C. Milligan 

Additional- by Mitchell L. Wise 
   The preceding tribute was written by L.C. Milligan, a officer of the local GAR in Coshocton, Ohio. 
     Caleb's marriage to Margaret Clough in 1881 produced eight children- James W. Berry, born 1883, Effie M. Berry, 1885, Joseph C. Berry, 1887, Ada Berry, 1889, Catherine Ann Berry, 1891, Harvey Berry, 1895, Gladys Berry, 1898, and Sarah Ethyl Berry, 1900. Sarah Berry married Ralph Leroy Wise and their youngest son, LorinWise was my father. 
     The tribute mentions Caleb living in Cole-Port, which is actually Coal- Port, a small area just outside of Newcomerstown. Coal-Port was a small coal mining area and it is known that Caleb was a miner for a short time, as was his father-in-law, William Clough. Caleb's only known sibling was his brother Joseph, of whom little is known. And because the parents died so young, very little is known about them including their names. One may suspect that Caleb's children may have been named after his parents and Caleb's brother may have been named after his father. It is not known who raised Joseph and if in fact the two brothers were separated after the death of their parents. 
     Caleb's military records, available from the National Archives, tells us that Caleb's occupation was a farmer. He was 5 foot 7 inches tall, blue eyes, and dark complexion. 
     The year Caleb died Ohio suffered one of its worst floods in its history and my grandmother Sarah was only thirteen years old. Caleb and his wife Margaret are buried in the South Lawn Cemetery in Coshocton, Ohio. 
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1.  CALEB2 BERRY  (FATHER OF CALEB1) was born October 29, 1841 in Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, and died December 24, 1913 in Coshocton, Ohio.  He married MARGARET CLOUGH November 24, 1881 in Coshocton County, by Rev. A. W. Oder, daughter of WILLIAM CLOUGH and RACHEL COLLIN.

Notes for CALEB BERRY:
Co. G 122 OVI
Co. A 5th Ohio Calvary

A Biographical Sketch of Comrade Caleb Berry

Once more the taps have been sounded, another call has been made. Another Comrade has answered. "The Last Call." That Comrade was Caleb Berry.

Comrade Berry was born in Knox County, Ohio, October 29th, 1839 and died December 24th, 1913. When three years old, his father died. When another year was added to that young life, the chilly hand of death was laid upon the mother, and he was left an orphan, indeed dependent on charity. The charity which to him seemed a friendless world. He was taken by his uncle, Gus Elliott, to his home near Bloomfield, Coshocton, Ohio. The child was so cruelly treated, and so shamefully punished by his uncle that the neighbors and friends requested a farmer to take and raise the child. He was bound by his next friend to serve unto John McConnell of Bethlehem Tp. until he became twenty-one years old. He served his years of bondage, with credit to himself, and honor to his master. No son was more studious, careful and industrious. Always looking, and working to the interest of his master.

On August 9th, of 1862 he enlisted CO. G. 122, O. V. I. to serve three years, where he served with honor and obedience, always ready for duty, until rheumatism was brought on by exposure, and on the 4th day of November  1863 he was discharged from service on the surgeon's certificate. He returned to his former  home.  As soon as he was able, he returned to the Army  and engaged as a teamster. His skill in handling horses, and his care of his team, soon gained him the position of Wagon Master. On the 18th of Feb. 1865, he enlisted in Co. A 5th Ohio Calvary, and served until the close of the war. And he was mustered out with his company October 30th, 1865. When his military service ended, he returned to his native heath and made his  home with Comrade Thomas McConnell for 15 years. After which, he made his home with Adam Bibles, near Cole-Port (Coal-Port) for a short  time.

While there he joined the M. E. Church to which he was a faithful member all his after years.

On Thanksgiving Day, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Clough, a daughter of a veteran, and lived a happy and contented life. A kind and indulgent father, and a loving husband, and a good neighbor. He was kind even unto gentleness. His aim in life was to cheer all the sad and comfort the lonely. Always willing to act the part of the good Samaritan.

Resolved that this biography of Comrade Berry be placed on file in the Archives of this post and copy sent to the bereaved family.

Children of CALEB BERRY and MARGARET CLOUGH are:

2. i. SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, b. September 11, 1900, Coshocton, Ohio; d. September 04, 1980, Coshocton Hospital,Coshocton, Ohio.

 ii. JAMES W. BERRY, b. November 21, 1883, Jackson Twp,Coshocton County Ohio; d. August 12, 1950; m. JESSE L. MARKLEY, November 24, 1906, Coshocton County Ohio by Rev.Henry Irving Stohler.

More About JAMES W. BERRY:
Fact 1: occupation on marriage lic. -miner

 iii. EFFIE MAY BERRY, b. October 19, 1885; d. July 29, 1962; m. (1) CHARLES MASON; m. (2) MR. DAGES; m. (3) GEORGE T. LAYTON, January 04, 1910, Coshocton County Ohio.

 iv. JOSEPH C. BERRY, b. May 19, 1887; m. MAUDE HILLIGAS, January 28, 1907.

 v. ADA BERRY, b. February 10, 1889; m. JAMES G. CHAMBERLAIN.
3. vi. CATHERINE ANN BERRY, b. January 10, 1891; d. February 21, 1978, Canton, Ohio.

 vii. HARVEY H. BERRY, b. October 17, 1895, Coalport, Ohio; m. LUCY M. MARVIN, November 24, 1915, Coshocton, Ohio.

More About HARVEY H. BERRY:
Fact 1: October 04, 1893, conflicting birth date

More About LUCY M. MARVIN:
Fact 1: May 13, 1899, conflicting birth date

4. viii. GLADYS MARGARET BERRY, b. October 1898; d. 1951.
 

Generation No. 2

2.  SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY (CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born September 11, 1900 in Coshocton, Ohio, and died September 04, 1980 in Coshocton Hospital,Coshocton, Ohio.  She married RALPH LEROY WISE May 18, 1922 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, son of JESSE WISE and AUGUSTA SCHIDE.

More About SARAH ETHYL BERRY:
Fact 1: September 12, 1900, conflicting birth date

Children of SARAH BERRY and RALPH WISE are:
5. i. LORIN GERALD4 WISE, b. January 16, 1937, Newcomerstown, Ohio; d. September 02, 1989, Zanesville, Ohio.
6. ii. ROBERT DALE WISE, b. September 22, 1929.
7. iii. WILLIAM VERNON WISE, b. December 31, 1925.
8. iv. RALPH LEROY JR. WISE, b. June 04, 1923.
 v. DORIS LEA WISE, b. November 10, 1927; m. CHARLES AUSTIN FITCH, June 04, 1946, Newcomerstown, Ohio.

Notes for DORIS LEA WISE:
married 515 S. College Street, Newcomerstown, Ohio in front room

3.  CATHERINE ANN3 BERRY (CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born January 10, 1891, and died February 21, 1978 in Canton, Ohio.  She married JOHN LATHAM.

More About CATHERINE ANN BERRY:
Fact 1: Buried Forest Hill Cem. Canton, Ohio
Fact 2: conflict death date 2-11-1978

More About JOHN LATHAM:
Fact 1: Buried Forest Hill Cem. Canton, Ohio

Child of CATHERINE BERRY and JOHN LATHAM is:
 i. KENNETH4 LATHAM.

4.  GLADYS MARGARET3 BERRY (CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born October 1898, and died 1951.  She married (1) CLARENCE GORSELINE.  She married (2) LEMUEL GUY LATHAM January 02, 1919 in Coshocton County Ohio.

Child of GLADYS BERRY and LEMUEL LATHAM is:
9. i. GLADYS4 LATHAM.
 

Generation No. 3

5.  LORIN GERALD4 WISE (SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born January 16, 1937 in Newcomerstown, Ohio, and died September 02, 1989 in Zanesville, Ohio.  He married VIRGINIA ANN MAURER October 19, 1953 in Brookfield, Franklin County, Indiana, daughter of LLOYD MAURER and RUTH BRADSHAW.

More About LORIN GERALD WISE:
Fact 1: Born on Chestnut St. ,Nctown, Ohio
Fact 2: Died Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio
Fact 3: Buried West Lawn Cemetary, Nctown, Ohio

More About VIRGINIA ANN MAURER:
Fact 1: "Ginger"

Children of LORIN WISE and VIRGINIA MAURER are:
10. i. MITCHELL LEROY5 WISE, b. August 15, 1958, Newcomerstown, Ohio.
 ii. MICHAEL ALAN WISE, b. October 13, 1954, Newcomerstown, Ohio.

More About MICHAEL ALAN WISE:
Fact 1: Born at 515 S. College St.,Nctown, Ohio

 iii. TERRY (TT) LANE WISE, b. February 01, 1960, Coshocton Hospital, Coshocton,, Ohio; d. November 02, 1978, Newcomerstown, Ohio.
11. iv. TRACY LYNN WISE, b. April 01, 1961, Coshocton, Ohio.

6.  ROBERT DALE4 WISE (SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born September 22, 1929.  He married LAVETTA ANN MCBRIDE.

Children of ROBERT WISE and LAVETTA MCBRIDE are:
12. i. PATRICIA ANN5 WISE, b. April 10, 1953.
13. ii. ROBERT DEAN WISE, b. November 26, 1954.

7.  WILLIAM VERNON4 WISE (SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born December 31, 1925.  He married RUTH IRENE LITTLE.

Children of WILLIAM WISE and RUTH LITTLE are:
14. i. WILLIAM LEROY5 WISE, b. January 22, 1949.
15. ii. KAREN WISE, b. February 01, 1962.

8.  RALPH LEROY JR.4 WISE (SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born June 04, 1923.  He married BETTY GROSS.

Children of RALPH WISE and BETTY GROSS are:
16. i. LINDA SUE5 WISE, b. November 12, 1947.
17. ii. TIMOTHY CHARLES WISE, b. July 25, 1955.

9.  GLADYS4 LATHAM (GLADYS MARGARET3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1).  She married CYDE SAMUEL MARVIN.

Children of GLADYS LATHAM and CYDE MARVIN are:
 i. MARTY5 MAMUEL.
18. ii. TOM MARVIN.
 

Generation No. 4

10.  MITCHELL LEROY5 WISE (LORIN GERALD4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born August 15, 1958 in Newcomerstown, Ohio.  He married CYNTHIA JOANN MILLER November 23, 1977 in Florence, S. Carolina/ Newcomerstown, Ohio, daughter of PAUL MILLER and BARBARA BASSETT.

More About MITCHELL LEROY WISE:
Fact 1: Born 515 S. College St., Nctown,Ohio

More About CYNTHIA JOANN MILLER:
Fact 1: born 6:37pm

Children of MITCHELL WISE and CYNTHIA MILLER are:
19. i. AMY NICHCOLE6 WISE, b. February 09, 1978, Cambridge, Ohio.
 ii. ANGELA CHRISTINE WISE, b. May 11, 1979, Cambridge, Ohio; m. KEVIN ASHCRAFT, June 26, 1999, Dover United Methodist Church, Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

More About ANGELA CHRISTINE WISE:
Fact 1: born 11:36am

 iii. BENJAMIN TODD WISE, b. May 24, 1990, Dover, Ohio.

More About BENJAMIN TODD WISE:
Fact 1: born 11:18pm

 iv. MIKKI LEE WISE, b. May 13, 1993, Canton, Ohio.

More About MIKKI LEE WISE:
Fact 1: born

11.  TRACY LYNN5 WISE (LORIN GERALD4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born April 01, 1961 in Coshocton, Ohio.  She met (1) STEPHEN ELLIOT.  She married (2) MICHAEL MOORE in Nazarene Church, Coshocton, Ohio.

Child of TRACY WISE and STEPHEN ELLIOT is:
 i. DANIEL ALLEN6 WISE, b. July 07, 1982, Coshocton Mem. Hospital, Coshocton, Ohio.

More About DANIEL ALLEN WISE:
Fact 1: Born at 4:25 AM

12.  PATRICIA ANN5 WISE (ROBERT DALE4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born April 10, 1953.  She married (1) STEVE MANSEL.  She married (2) DANIEL LINSEY.

Children of PATRICIA WISE and STEVE MANSEL are:
 i. KRISTEN RENEE6 MANSEL, b. April 10, 1980.
 ii. SARAH MANSEL, b. June 01, 1981.

Child of PATRICIA WISE and DANIEL LINSEY is:
 iii. DANIEL "JR"6 LINSEY, b. September 25, 1971.

13.  ROBERT DEAN5 WISE (ROBERT DALE4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born November 26, 1954.  He married (1) DEBBIE.  He married (2) ROXANNE "ROCKY" WISE.  He married (3) TRENDA.  He married (4) KAREN.

Notes for ROBERT DEAN WISE:
other known addresses include:
S. College St. , Nct.,Ohio
Heller Dr., Nct.,Ohio
Apache, Oklahoma
San Diego, Calf.

More About ROBERT DEAN WISE:
Fact 1: East Elementary School,Nct.,Ohio
Fact 2: West Elementary School, Nct.,Ohio
Fact 3: Military Service-
Fact 4: Feb.7,1975-(Basic Training)Private
Fact 5: 5775, Plattoon 3018,L Company,3rd Bat.,RTR,
Fact 6: MCRD(Marine Corps Recruit Depot),San Diego, Calf.
Fact 7: April 12,1975-Finished ITS training
Fact 8: score 195 on the rifle range
Fact 9: Training day #52

Child of ROBERT WISE and DEBBIE is:
 i. ERIKA6 WISE.

Child of ROBERT WISE and ROXANNE WISE is:
 ii. JAMIE6 WISE.

Child of ROBERT WISE and TRENDA is:
 iii. TINA DAWN6 WISE, b. September 04, 1975.

Child of ROBERT WISE and KAREN is:
 iv. ANGIE6 WISE, b. August 31, 1976.

14.  WILLIAM LEROY5 WISE (WILLIAM VERNON4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born January 22, 1949.  He married EVELYNE DIANE TISH.

Children of WILLIAM WISE and EVELYNE TISH are:
 i. MELANIE K.6 WISE, b. October 05, 1973.
 ii. KARRI ANN WISE, b. March 14, 1977.
 iii. WILLIAM L. WISE, b. May 24, 1979.

15.  KAREN5 WISE (WILLIAM VERNON4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born February 01, 1962.  She married (1) CHRIS NORMAN.  She married (2) MR. SHERMAN.

Children of KAREN WISE and MR. SHERMAN are:
 i. TRAVIS MARTIN6 SHERMAN, b. August 06, 1983.
 ii. ? SHERMAN.

16.  LINDA SUE5 WISE (RALPH LEROY JR.4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born November 12, 1947.  She married CHARLES R. LOWER.

Children of LINDA WISE and CHARLES LOWER are:
 i. AMY SUE6 LOWER, b. May 25, 1969; m. JOHN ALLEN DEMI.
 ii. MICHAEL ALLEN LOWER, b. June 25, 1971.
 iii. DAVID SCOTT LOWER, b. March 01, 1973.

17.  TIMOTHY CHARLES5 WISE (RALPH LEROY JR.4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born July 25, 1955.  He married BELINDA.

Children of TIMOTHY WISE and BELINDA are:
 i. ANTHONY "TONY"6 WISE, b. August 25, 1982.
 ii. LANCE ALLEN WISE, b. February 12, 1985.

18.  TOM5 MARVIN (GLADYS4 LATHAM, GLADYS MARGARET3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1).  He married WIFE OF TOM MARVIN.

Marriage Notes for TOM MARVIN and WIFE MARVIN:
Steve Marvin
1711 Scott Ave.
Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Child of TOM MARVIN and WIFE MARVIN is:
 i. STEVE6 MARVIN.
 

Generation No. 5

19.  AMY NICHCOLE6 WISE (MITCHELL LEROY5, LORIN GERALD4, SARAH ETHYL3 BERRY, CALEB2, FATHER OF CALEB1) was born February 09, 1978 in Cambridge, Ohio.  She met KEITH BUTLER.

More About AMY NICHCOLE WISE:
Fact 1: born 4:40 am

Child of AMY WISE and KEITH BUTLER is:
 i. TYLER JAMES7 BUTLER, b. December 29, 1997.