Nathan Manley Berry, another son of William Berry, taught school for a brief period of time after he arrived in Pontotoc County; he married Jamina Ball and then entered into the mercantile business at Cherry Creek with his father-in-law, Reverend Martin Ball. In addition to this, he operated a nearby farm which he had purchased and on which he and his family lived. He served with distinction as a major in the Civil War. After the death of Reverend Martin Ball, Monroe Stephens became his partner in the mercantile business. Nathan and Jamina Berry reared a family of five children: Cora Alice, Emma, Lizzie, William and Anna Lou.
Micajah Franklin Berry, one of the sons of William Berry, capitalized on the vast experience of his grandfather Hudson Berry, and his grandfather, William Halbert, in the operation of their saw mills. He engaged in the lumber and timber business at Meridian. He established a saw mill and acquired a large amount of standing timber in that area. He sold lumber to the farmers, developers, contractors, and cross-ties to the railroads. He was a very successful businessman.
Nathan Manley Berry, another son of William Berry, taught school for a brief period of time after he arrived in Pontotoc County; he married Jamina Ball and then entered into the mercantile business at Cherry Creek with his father-in-law, Reverend Martin Ball. In addition to this, he operated a nearby farm which he had purchased and on which he and his family lived. He served with distinction as a major in the Civil War. After the death of Reverend Martin Ball, Monroe Stephens became his partner in the mercantile business. Nathan and Jamina Berry reared a family of five children: Cora Alice, Emma, Lizzie, William and Anna Lou.