Historical Marker
John Cherry
Historical marker location:
Cleveland, Texas
( Ryan Cemetery, on SH 321, 13 mi. southeast of Cleveland)
Marker installed: 1972
(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.