Details for John Cherry
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5291009645
Data
| Marker Number | 9645 |
| Atlas Number | 5291009645 |
| Marker Title | John Cherry |
| Index Entry | Cherry, John |
| Address | CR 300 |
| City | Cleveland |
| County | Liberty |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 310778 |
| UTM Northing | 3346039 |
| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Ryan Cemetery, S side CR 300, about 300 feet W of SH 321. Map dot approximate. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (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 |