Historic Resting Place for Famous and Faithful

...e above sums according to their Ages. The Poor shall be buried Gratis-..." Minute Book of Old St. Mary, May 4, 1789 John Barry Perhaps the most famous grave in Old St. Mary’s is that of Commodore John Barry. A native of County Wexford, Ireland, Barry served with distinction during

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Alliance of Catholic Women

...lliance of Catholic Women, 1940), 32. [11] Alliance of Catholic Women Year Book, 1942 (Philadelphia: Alliance of Catholic Women, 1942), 25, 49, 51. [12] The Alliance Year Book, 1933, (Philadelphia: Alliance of Catholic Women, 1933), 17. [13] Official Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, (Philadelphia: Catholic Standard and Times,

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