Brief Life History of John S
John S Greer was born on 23 August 1839, in Kentucky, United States. He married Mahala Holloway in 1864, in Simpson, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Simpson, Kentucky, United States in 1860 and Madison Township, Cedar, Missouri, United States for about 20 years. He died on 27 August 1909, in Cedar, Missouri, United States, at the age of 70.
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Sources (12)
- John S Greer in household of Solomon Greer, "United States Census, 1860"
- John S Greer in entry for Lon Rickman, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
- John Greer, "United States Census, 1900"
Spouse and Children
1839–1909 Male
1847–1902 Female
Children (10)
1865–1949 Female
1866–1889 Male
1869– Male
1872–1921 Male
1874–1901 Male
+5 More Children
World Events (8)
1845
Age 6
1846
Age 7
1861
Age 22
Name Meaning
Scottish (Lanarkshire): from the medieval Scottish personal name Grier, a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory and compare Grierson ). This form of the surname is common in Ireland as well as Scotland.
History: A Scottish family by the name of Grierson claim descent from Gilbert, a son of Malcolm MacGregor (died 1374), 11th Lord of MacGregor. Gilbert was known as both MacGregor and Gregorson. In 1400 he was granted lands by the Earl of March in the name Grierson. The numerous northern Irish bearers of the name Greer claim descent from this same Gilbert.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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