Brief Life History of Alvin Tinsley
When Alvin Tinsley Greer was born on 20 August 1822, in Georgetown, Scott, Kentucky, United States, his father, James L. Greer, was 44 and his mother, Elizabeth Mothershead, was 39. He married Elizabeth Catherine Shaw on 26 December 1843, in Marion, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 7 August 1865, in Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, United States, at the age of 42.
Photos and Memories (2)
Do you know Alvin Tinsley? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (28)
- A Q Greer, "United States Census, 1860"
- Alvin Greer, "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992"
- Alvin Tinsley Greer, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
1822–1865 Male
1825–1896 Female
Children (10)
1844–1907 Male
1847–1863 Male
1847–1906 Female
1849–1935 Male
1851–1941 Female
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1778–1848 Male
1783–1872 Female
Siblings (8)
1803–1826 Female
1805–1842 Male
1810–1889 Female
1813–1837 Male
1815–1883 Male
+3 More Children
World Events (8)
1825 · The Crimes Act
Age 3
1825 · State Capital Moves to Indianapolis
Age 3
1836 · Remember the Alamo
Age 14
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.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
