T. R. Cherry Obituary ~ Apr 30, 1890
Contributed by Joan S Dunn
T. R. Cherry Dead
Eastern Reflector, Apr 30, 1890
Died Apr. 22, 1890, T. R. CHERRY. He was b. Feb. 17, 1827; m. Nov. 1, 1853. His
widow and 5 children survive, 4 living in Greenville. Before the Civil War he
was engaged in the merchantile business in Greenville and in 1868 formed a
co-partnership with J. B. CHERRY under the style of T. R. CHERRY & Co., they
did business for 20 years. At one time he was chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners. The last few years Mr. Cherry’s health declined and he gave
little attention to the business, and some months before his death he retired.
He was buried in Cherry Hill cemetery, which was donated by him to the town
several years ago.
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