YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin T GREER 1815–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1815

Birth Location: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 May 1912

Death Location: Lovill, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: David Greer

Mother: NANCY HODGES

Spouse(s): Eliza Ingram

Children(s): Edmund Greer, Lillie Greer, Richard GREER, Martilia Greer, Thomas Greer, Mary Greer, William Greer, Martha Greer, Nancy Greer

The story of Benjamin T GREER began in 1815 in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Benjamin T GREER resided in Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Benjamin T GREER resided in Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA. Benjamin T GREER married Eliza Ingram, and had children including Edmund Marshall Greer, Lillie Alice Greer, Martha Greer, Martilia Greer, Mary Greer, Nancy Greer, Richard Enzor Greer, Thomas Franklin Greer, William Rufus Greer. Benjamin T GREER passed away in 1912 in Lovill, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Benjamin GREER
BG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Benjamin T GREER began in 1815 in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin T GREER resided in Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin T GREER resided in Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin T GREER married Eliza Ingram, and had children including Edmund Marshall Greer, Lillie Alice Greer, Martha Greer, Martilia Greer, Mary Greer, Nancy Greer, Richard Enzor Greer, Thomas Franklin Greer, William Rufus Greer.
  • Benjamin T GREER passed away in 1912 in Lovill, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Greer
1781–1850
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
DG
NANCY HODGES
1788–1865
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
NH

Spouses(s)

Eliza Ingram
1819–1884
Birth Location: Watauga County, North Carolina, USA
EI

Children(s)

Edmund Greer
1842–1927
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
EG
Lillie Greer
1861–1934
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
LG
Richard GREER
1847–1933
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
RG
Martilia Greer
1855–
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
MG
Thomas Greer
1841–1919
Birth Location: Watauga Falls, Watauga Co, North Carolina, USA
TG
Mary Greer
1843–1922
Birth Location: Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, United States,
MG
William Greer
1845–1909
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WG
Martha Greer
1855–
Birth Location: Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
MG
Nancy Greer
1852–
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
NG

Benjamin GREER's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin GREER
1815–1912
Birth Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Parents
David Vincent Greer
1781–1850
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
NANCY HODGES
1788–1865
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Greer
1746–1816
,Albemarle,Virginia,USA
Nancy Wilcoxson
1745–1790
,Berks,Pennsylvania,USA
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Elliott
1716–1750
John* Wilcoxson
1720–1782
Sarah Boone
1724–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Wilcockson
1695–1739
Elizabeth Powell
1695–1740
Squire Sr.
1696–1765
Sarah Morgan
1700–1777

Benjamin GREER's Descendants

1.
BG
Benjamin (T) GREER (19 Dec 1815–13 May 1912) m. Eliza Ingram (1819–31 Dec 1884)
  1. 1. Edmund (Marshall) Greer 1842–1927 m. Rachel (Watkins) Farthing 1845–1904
    1. 1. William (Russell) Greer 1869–1870
    2. 2. Alice (Epsibah "Epsie") Greer 1874–1930
    3. 3. Benjamin (Orrus) Greer 1876–1949
    4. 4. Edith (Estella Lillie) Greer 1880–1962
    5. 5. Orminta Greer 1887–
    6. 6. Mary (Carolyn "Callie") Greer 1871–1943
    7. 7. Rufus (Franklin) Greer 1882–1883
    8. 8. Marshall (Chester) Greer 1885–1885
    9. 9. John (Raymond) Greer 1878–1945
    10. 10. Robert (Lester) Greer 1885–1885
    11. 11. John (Roe) Greer 1879–1965
    12. 12. Abner (Alfonso) Greer 1872–1956
  2. 2. Lillie (Alice) Greer 1861–1934
  3. 3. Richard (Enzor) GREER 1847–1933 m. Cordelia Ward 1837–1905
    1. 1. Laura (Cornelia) Greer 1868–1943 m. William (Judson) Farthing 1867–1951
      1. 1. Richard (Aubryn) Farthing 1893–1968
    2. 2. Naomi (O) Ward 1858–
    3. 3. Mary Ward 1863–1949
    4. 4. Cornelias Greer 1868–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (A. "Eliza") Greer 1872–1903
    6. 6. Ethel (V) Greer 1880–1949
    7. 7. Benjamin Greer 1870–1941
  4. 4. Martilia Greer 1855–
  5. 5. Thomas (Franklin) Greer 1841–1919 m. Mary (Calista) Whittington 1846–1929
    1. 1. Albert (Lorenzo) Greer 1877–1959
    2. 2. Jackson (Killian) Greer 1879–1955 m. Julia (Wilkins) Willis 1895–1969
      1. 1. Wallace (Randell) Greer 1933–2007
      2. 2. Jack (Willis) Greer 1914–1997
      3. 3. Thomas (Cullen) Greer 1918–1992
      4. 4. Mary (Edna) Greer 1921–2002
      5. 5. Myrtice (Willkins) Greer 1922–1979
      6. 6. Inez (Julia) Greer 1925–2002
      7. 7. Albert (Tegler) Greer 1930–2011
      8. 8. Francis (Jean) Greer 1928–2009
      9. 9. William (Harold) Greer 1917–1985
    3. 3. Thomas (Benjamin) Greer 1886–
    4. 4. Alice (Lucy) Greer 1868–1949
    5. 5. Nancy (E.) Greer 1870–1908
    6. 6. Mary (Frances) Greer 1874–1891
  6. 6. Mary Greer 1843–1922
  7. 7. William (Rufus) Greer 1845–1909 m. Emma (J) Greer 1843–1890 m. Emma (Lea) Hogan 1845–1890 m. Eugenia (Overby) Rogers 1854–1938
    1. 1. Lillie (C) Greer 1869–
    2. 2. W (James) Greer 1883–1883
    3. 3. John Greer 1867–
    4. 4. Grace Greer 1879–
    5. 5. Henry (A) Greer 1892–
    6. 6. Maudie (M) Greer 1889–
    7. 7. Walter (L) Greer 1891–
    8. 8. Mary (M) Greer 1894–
    9. 9. Lonie (H) Greer 1897–
    10. 10. George (W) Greer 1887–
    11. 11. Effie (M) Greer 1877–1980
    12. 12. Mary (A) Greer 1875–
    13. 13. George (Benjamin) Greer 1871–1952
    14. 14. William (Francis) Greer 1869–1947
    15. 15. Lilla (C) Greer 1868–
  8. 8. Martha Greer 1855–
  9. 9. Nancy Greer 1852–

Benjamin GREER's Timeline

7 Records

1815
19 Dec 1815
Birth of Benjamin T GREER in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 35
Benjamin T GREER resided here in Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Benjamin T GREER resided here in Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Benjamin T GREER resided here in Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Benjamin T GREER resided here in Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 95
Benjamin T GREER resided here in Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1912
13 May 1912
Age 97
Death of Benjamin T GREER in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1815
    Event Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 384A; Enumeration District: 199
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 824B; Family History Library Film: 552663
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M653_917; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 803917
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 16299.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1120; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1375133
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M432_648; Page: 136A; Image: 275
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M432_648; Page: 136A; Image: 275

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lorrel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M653_917; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 803917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 824B; Family History Library Film: 552663

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 384A; Enumeration District: 199

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Laurel Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1120; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1375133

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1912
    Event Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lovill, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Benjamin GREER

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE