Barry, John (1745-1803)
- Name:
- Barry, John (1745-1803)
- Title:
- Commodore of the Continental Navy (1794-1803)
- Other Names:
- Barry, Commodore John
- Born:
- 03/25/1745
- Birthplace:
- Tacumshane, Ireland
- Died:
- 09/13/1803
- Death Location:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Officer in the Continental Navy
Commodore of the United States Navy (1794-1803) - Spouse:
- Mary Cleary 1768-1774
Sarah Austin - Notes:
- He is often credited as "The Father of the American Navy".
He is recognized as not only the first American commissioned naval officer but also as its first flag officer
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