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Alexander Greer 1645–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1645

Birth Location: Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland

Death Date: 18 DEC 1717

Death Location: Coolnagard, County Tyrone, Ireland

Father: Henry Grierson

Mother: Elizabeth ISOBEL

Spouse(s): Margaret Spratt

Children(s): James Greer

The story of Alexander Greer began in 1645 in Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland. Alexander Greer married Margaret J Spratt, and had children including James Greer. Alexander Greer passed away in 1717 in Coolnagard, County Tyrone, Ireland.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Greer began in 1645 in Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland.
  • Alexander Greer married Margaret J Spratt, and had children including James Greer.
  • Alexander Greer passed away in 1717 in Coolnagard, County Tyrone, Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Grierson
1624–1671
Birth Location: Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Elizabeth ISOBEL
1628–1691
Birth Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Spratt
1646–1717
Birth Location: Kirkcudbright, Sutherland, Scotland
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Children(s)

James Greer
1670–1717
Birth Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
JG

Alexander Greer's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Greer
1645–1717
Birth Place: Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland
Parents
Henry Gent Grierson
1624–1671
Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Elizabeth ISOBEL
1628–1691
County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Alexander Grierson
1599–1654
Lag Tower, Dunscore, Dumfries, Scotland
Margaret Glen
1604–1701
Cockpool, Ruthwell, Dumfries, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Grierson
1550–1629
Nichola Maxwell
1578–1605
James Sir
1565–1620
Lady Douglas
1560–1624
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Grierson
1530–1593
Helen Douglas
1530–1578
Lord Maxwell
1512–1583
Agnes Herries
1534–1594
Karel Cockpool
1528–1605
Dame Somerville
1526–1574
Sir ⭐
1541–1572
Lady GORDON
1539–1607

Alexander Greer's Descendants

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Alexander Greer (ABT 1645–18 DEC 1717) m. Margaret (J) Spratt (1646–1717)
  1. 1. James Greer 1670–1717 m. Mary Robinson 1675–
    1. 1. Alexander Greer 1702–1730 m. Jane (Jennie) Bigham 1709–1802
      1. 1. Lt. (Andrew Greer Rev War) Vet 1728–1810 m. Mary (Catherine) Vance 1746–1806
        1. 1. Gen (John Thomas Alexander) GREER 1775–1837 m. Mary (Rhea) Buckingham 1776–1837

Alexander Greer's Timeline

2 Records

1645
ABT 1645
Birth of Alexander Greer in Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland
Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland
1717
18 DEC 1717
Age 72
Death of Alexander Greer in Coolnagard, County Tyrone, Ireland
Coolnagard, County Tyrone, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1645
    Event Place: Kirkinriola, County Antrim, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 DEC 1717
    Event Place: Coolnagard, County Tyrone, Ireland
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