John and Sarah Creath Sherry were married in Illinois 1829 ish and moved to Texas. Their 1st born and only son was Joseph Lewis Sherry (also called John, Joseph Louis, John jr) Joseph Lewis Sherry was born Jan. 07, 1833 later the same year John McSherry was scalped by a band of indians. I am searching for a death certificate but only have books. I have three different books with 3different stories. i have a copy of a land grand issued 10-28-1834 to Joseph Lewis Sherry, John's son.The hibbons boy was killed but not Joseph. Sarah Creath Sherry, Hibbens, Stinnett, Col. Phillip Howard. She was born Jan07, 1810 along with her twin brother Hiram Creath. She died 28 March 1870 burried in Bosque, Texas I have the rest of her siblings and parents keep in touch rita