In everyday language, a berry is a small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. Berries are usually juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet or sour, and do not have a stone or pit, although many pips or seeds may be present. Common examples are strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and red- and blackcurrants.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1721, Roger Sherman was the second of seven children born to William and Mehetabel Sherman. William was a farmer, as well as a cordwainer, and helped teach Roger his early trade. A natural ability with numbers helped Roger teach himself surveying.
Roger Williams was born in 1603 in London, England. His father, James, was a merchant tailor. Roger received a quality education first at Charter House school and then at Cambridge University. He was an excellent student known for his gift with languages. Died: 1683 in Providence, Rhode Island. 2  Best known for: Founding the colony of Providence Plantation which became Rhode Island. 3  Historians are unsure as to the exact birth date of Roger Williams. 4  His birth records were destroyed in the Great Fire of London. 5  He married Mary Barnard in 1629.