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.
Places and things named in honor of Roger Sherman. 1  Towns Town of Sherman, Connecticut. Town and Village of Sherman, New York. 2  Streets Sherman Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Sherman Lane and Sherman Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut. 3  Statues National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.