Jonathan Berry (pioneer)
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Jonathan Berry was a settler and businessman in New Brunswick
, Canada.
Berry emigrated in 1826 and we know that by 1840, he was well established as a pioneer settler. He added land and a water-driven sawmill to his endeavors. The mill began to make a lasting impact on the economy of the region. Lumber was supplied for local construction, ship-building and the railroads. A grist mill was also added.
The community of Berry Mills, New Brunswick
grew out of Berry's efforts and stands as an important reminder of the pioneer in the development of the country.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada.
Berry emigrated in 1826 and we know that by 1840, he was well established as a pioneer settler. He added land and a water-driven sawmill to his endeavors. The mill began to make a lasting impact on the economy of the region. Lumber was supplied for local construction, ship-building and the railroads. A grist mill was also added.
The community of Berry Mills, New Brunswick
Berry Mills, New Brunswick
Berry Mills is a small, unincorporated community north-west of Moncton, New Brunswick. It is located around the main Canadian National Railway line, which was formerly the Intercolonial Railway of Canada line...
grew out of Berry's efforts and stands as an important reminder of the pioneer in the development of the country.