Berry, Cornelius

Berry, Cornelius an English Congregational minister, was born at Romsey, Hants, July 23, 1788. Being favored with a Christian education, he early gave himself to the service of God. In 1806 he entered Homerton College. At the close of his course he preached a short time at Ware, Herts. He was ordained in 1811 over the parish at Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, where he labored fifty- three years. He died Sept. 8, 1864. In the character of Mr. Berry, fidelity, prudence, and kindliness were especially prominent. His preaching was full of Gospel truth, practical in its aim, and devout and loving in its spirit. See (Lond.) Cong. Year-book, 1865, p. 224.