[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 113 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E973-E974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE GRAVE MARKING OF ISAAC BERRY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 6, 2018

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the grave 
marking of Isaac Berry at the Woodside Cemetery in Yarmouth, 
Massachusetts.
  Born in 1728, Isaac Berry was a landowner, farmer, merchant, 
constable, sea captain, and lawyer in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. He was 
elected as constable in 1774, where he had the unique opportunity to 
directly serve the townspeople of Yarmouth. In this position he was 
assigned to oversee that a limited amount of British tea was consumed 
in Yarmouth.
  In 1778, Berry joined the Yarmouth militia during the American 
Revolution. Under the command of Lot Crowell, he responded to the Alarm 
at Falmouth and the Alarm at Dartmouth. During his time, he was also 
responsible for guarding the prisoners of the HMS Somerset after the 
ship sank in Cape Cod waters.
  Isaac Berry married Sarah Crowell in 1751 and together they started a 
family. After living a long life dedicated to his community and 
country, he passed away in 1803 and was buried in Yarmouth.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Isaac Berry and his contribution to 
the town of Yarmouth. I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing 
his hard work and dedication on the event of his grave marking.

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