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John Barry, born in County Wexford, Ireland, on March 25, 1745, was the first captain of the first ship owned by the Continental Congress, served continuously throughout the Revolution, and was the supreme commander of the entire naval force of the colonies in the War for Independence. President Washington appointed him to the highest rank and made him first in command of the Navy of the United States. He died in Philadelphia on September 3, 1803, and is buried in the adjoining churchyard.
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