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Barry (JOHN an American naval officer)

JOHN, an American naval officer, born in Tacumshane, Ireland, in 1745. He settled in Philadelphia in 1760.

When the Revolutionary War broke out he was appointed commander of the "Lexington," with which he captured the British tender "Edward," in 1776. Ho afterward took command of the "Raleigh," which was captured by the British "Experiment"; but in his next command, the "Alliance," he captured the British ships "Atlanta" and "Trepassy." He was chosen to convey Lafayette and Noailles back to France; and in 1794 was appointed commodore. He died in Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1803.