John Cherry
(November 23, 1808 - April 12, 1891) Soldier in Capt. William Logan's company, 2nd Regiment, Volunteers, Texas War for Independence, 1836. Born in Highland County, Ohio, came to Texas with his father, Aaron Cherry, 1818. Settled near a Coushatta Indian village. In 1838 by commission of President Sam Houston, he was interpreter for Indians in a treaty parley. He received 2 Texas land grants. Married (1) Matilda Bridges; (2) Roxy Line White; (3) Frances Holt Smith. Had 14 sons, 7 daughters. Recorded - 1972
30.2312° N, 94.9661° W
Where to Find It
Ryan Cemetery, S side CR 300, about 300 feet W of SH 321. Map dot approximate.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Ryan Cemetery Cleveland
- 4.3 mi N Rural Shade Baptist Church Cleveland
- 4.3 mi N Old Wells' Store Cleveland
- 5.5 mi N The Schools of Tarkington Prairie Cleveland
- 5.8 mi N Burton B. Tarkington Cleveland
- 5.9 mi N McGinnis Cemetery Tarkington