In memory of John Barry Father of the American Navy Born in Co. Wexford Ireland March 25, 1745 First captain of the first ship owned by the Continental Congress. Continuous in his service during the entire period of the Revolution. Supreme . . . — — Map (db m9117) HM
In the grave-yard adjoining this church are buried Commodore John Barry Father of the American Navy. He was chosen by the Continental Congress to command the first warship owned by the colonies and he fought the last naval battle of the . . . — — Map (db m9116) HM
Old St. Mary's church was the most important Catholic church during the American Revolution and the early years of the nation. Built in 1763, when St. Joseph's became too small to accommodate the Catholic population of the city, the church was . . . — — Map (db m9111) HM
Born in Wexford Ireland 1745 Died in Philadelphia 1803 Received first commission from the Continental Congress to command the Lexington 1775 Sailed from Boston on the Raleigh 1778 Acclaimed in Boston in 1780 for victories on the Alliance Appointed . . . — — Map (db m41561) HM