John Cherry 
​(November 23, 1808 - April 12, 1891)

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Marker Text: 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. (1972)

Marker No: 9645

Grave Marker

Geographic: 30.231314, -94.967659

Location: Ryan Cemetery, on SH 321, 13 miles southeast of Cleveland