Guide to the Archival Collections.pdf - Missouri History Museum

Captain John Berry, known as the dean of American aeronauts, was an early pioneer of hot
air ballooning. He experimented with ballooning since age 14 and later began to design and build
hot air balloons for competitive racing. Berry became associated with Thomas Benoist, a pioneer
of St. Louis aviation, and formed the Berry Aerial Navigation Company with several other
partners. He designed one of the first prototype helicopters.
The collection consists of biographical information on John Berry and newspaper clippings
relating to Berry compiled by A.J. Rebstock, Sr.
Cite as: John Berry Collection, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2032
Berry, William (1755-1839).
Revolutionary War Record, 1918. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
U.S. Department of the Interior Revolutionary War record outlining the military service of
William Berry, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. Sent to Mrs. Iona B. Wilson, 5547 Waterman
Ave., St. Louis, in reply to her request.
Cite as: William Berry Revolutionary War Record, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A2033
Berry, William (1813- ).
Letter, 1866. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
Consists of one letter written by William Berry to Elihu Shepherd, August 1, 1866. The letter
provides biographical information on Berry.
Cite as: William Berry Letter, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2035
Berryman Family.
Genealogy, no date. 1 folder [formerly Alphabetical File]
Consists of genealogical notes pertaining to the Berryman family.
Cite as: Berryman Family Genealogy, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0119
Berthold, Bartholomew (1780-1831).
Berthold family papers, 1785-1954. 1 box; 4 volumes
Bartholomew Berthold (1780-1831) was a Tyrolese by birth, and baptized Bartholomew
Berthold de Mocenigo, December 31, 1780. He came to the United States June 17, 1798, and
took out his naturalization papers in Philadelphia, at which time he dropped the name "de
Mocenigo." He lived in Baltimore until 1809 when he came to St. Louis and established a dry
goods and grocery business with Rene Paul. On January 10, 1811, Berthold married Pelagie
Chouteau (1790-1875), daughter of Pierre Chouteau, Sr. The firm of Berthold and Paul dissolved
June 6, 1812, and Berthold went into partnership with his brother-in-law Pierre Chouteau, Jr. The
store opened May l, 1813, under the firm name of Berthold & Chouteau. Later, John Pierre
Cabanne and Bernard Pratte joined Berthold and Chouteau and they became connected with John
Jacob Astor as partners in trade under the name of the American Fur Company. The successful
business made each partner wealthy. Berthold died April 20, 1831, leaving his wife and seven
children.
The papers include genealogical data, deeds, receipts, marriage contracts, wills, and other
papers of the family of Bartholomew Berthold and their descendants (Machlot, Peugnet, Sarpy,