We are trying to find information regarding John Sherley (unknown dob, pob believed Alabama) who married Mahala Hutson on 4 Oct 1853 in Independence Co, Ark. They had three children, Hiram Edward b 1857, Millie C., b 1859, Mary E., b 1854. Apparently John died in 1859 as Mahala married Richard Avera (Avery) on 11 Aug 1859. Records indicate Richard Avery died in 1860. From this point we can not find either of the girls or Mahala and have no info. Hiram Edward moved to Texas, married twice and had fourteen children. This is my wifes grandpa. Any assistance would be appreciated.