Barry Yelverton was born in County Cork and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was called to the Bar in 1764, and ten years later was returned as Member of Parliament for Donegal. In 1776 he became Member of Parliament for Carrickfergus, County Antrim. In 1783 he was appointed Baron Avonmore, and in 1795 he became a peer of the realm. He supported the Union.

Born:	28 May 1736
Died:	19 August 1805