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James Greer 1774–1851

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Greer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Sep 1774 · Stanton River, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Died 8 Oct 1851 · Duyalle, Buffs, Arkansas, USA
Father James Lt Greer
Mother Ann Haynes
Siblings Ann Nancy Greer, Aquilla Greer, David Greer, Delila Greer, Dinah Greer, Elizabeth Greer, Henry Greer, Lucy Greer, Portia Paschal Greer, Priscilla Greer, Sarah Greer

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1774, James Greer entered the world in Stanton River, Bedford, Virginia, USA, born to james lt greer and ann haynes. James Greer passed away in 1851 in Duyalle, Buffs, Arkansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1774
Birth of James Greer in Stanton River, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Birth
1851
Death of James Greer in Duyalle, Buffs, Arkansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Greer

This ancestor line traces from Stayplton, , Normandy, France (1010) to Stanton River, Bedford, Virginia, USA (1774) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Greer (1774–1851) was born in Stanton River, Bedford, Virginia, USA and died in Duyalle, Buffs, Arkansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James Greer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Greer PTP
1774–1851
Stanton River, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Greer's Descendants

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James Greer PTP 1774–1851