Wilbur Cherry

Historical marker location:

Galveston, Texas

( Old City Cemetery, 42nd and Broadway, Galveston)

Marker installed: 1936

Served in the Texas army, 1836. Purchased the "Galveston News" 1843. Born in New Haven, N. Y. January 4, 1820; died June 19, 1873.

His wife Catherine Crosby French Cherry born in Sligo, Ireland, February 22, 1826; died February 15, 1909.