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John Cherry

Cleveland, Liberty County

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

Marker Details

Address CR 300
Location Description Ryan Cemetery, S side CR 300, about 300 feet W of SH 321. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 9645
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.231193, -94.966296

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