Pontotoc Co., OK - Bios: John Benjamin Herring ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Carolyn Ender USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** JOHN BENJAMIN HERRING - BIOGRAPHY He was born in Hill County to Annie Green and George Washington Herring. His sister's names were Lula, Cora, and Bessie. He had 2 other siblings; Lena & Ollie. It is believe that Lena & Ollie died as young children. John married Lenora Wise January 8, 1903 in Indian Territory. John & Lenora had 9 children; 6 daughters & 3 sons. One of the sons, Buddie, died as an infant. John was a farmer, leasing various farms mainly in Garvin and Pontotoc Counties. They also lived near Coalgate and Wilburton for a brief period of time. John is buried near his young son, Buddie, and his father, G. W. Herring, in McGee Cemetery at Stratford Oklahoma.