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Francis Ryburn Greer 1853 – 1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1853

Birth Location: Graves County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 Dec 1945

Death Location: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA

Father: Sterling Greer

Mother: Sarah Milburn

Spouse(s): Sarah Adams

Children(s): Blanche Greer, Clara Greer, Donald Greer, Esther Greer

Francis Ryburn Greer was born in 1853 in Graves County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Sterling Willis Greer and Sarah Jane Milburn. In 1860, Francis Ryburn Greer resided in Graves, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Francis Ryburn Greer resided in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA. Francis Ryburn Greer married Sarah Francis Adams, and had children including Blanche Rose Greer, Clara Jane Greer, Donald Dewitt Greer, Esther Iva Greer. Francis Ryburn Greer passed away in 1945 in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • Francis Ryburn Greer was born in 1853 in Graves County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Sterling Willis Greer and Sarah Jane Milburn.
  • In 1860, Francis Ryburn Greer resided in Graves, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Francis Ryburn Greer resided in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA.
  • Francis Ryburn Greer married Sarah Francis Adams, and had children including Blanche Rose Greer, Clara Jane Greer, Donald Dewitt Greer, Esther Iva Greer.
  • Francis Ryburn Greer passed away in 1945 in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sterling Greer
1825 – 1864
Birth Location: Logan, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Milburn
1836 – 1880
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Sarah Adams
1860 – 1943
Birth Location: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, USA
SA

Children(s)

Blanche Greer
1885 – 1978
Birth Location: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, USA
BG
Clara Greer
1889 – 1942
Birth Location: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
CG
Donald Greer
1893 – 1988
Birth Location: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
DG
Esther Greer
1896 – 1984
Birth Location: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
EG

Francis Greer's Ancestors

Self
Francis Greer
1853 – 1945
Birth Place: Graves County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Sterling Willis Greer
1825 – 1864
Logan, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Jane) Milburn
1836 – 1880
Logan County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Asa Greer
1797 – 1866
Nancy Phelps
1803 – 1907
Graves, Kentucky, USA
William Milburn
1799 – 1860
Washington, Kentucky, USA
Kizzire (Cuppy) Glascocke
1802 – 1890
Marion, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Greer
1764 – 1815
Hannah Lowe
1765 – 1823
William Phelps
Robert Milburn
1760 – 1826
Sebely Enghan
1760 – 1826
Wharton Glasscock
1770 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aquilla Greer
1737 – 1832
Hanna Riley
1748 – 1790
Isaac Lowe
1740 – 1807
Catherine
1737 – 1840

Francis Greer's Descendants

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Francis (Ryburn) Greer (11 Oct 1853 – 26 Dec 1945) m. Sarah (Francis) Adams (27 Apr 1860 – 16 Apr 1943)
  1. 1. Blanche (Rose) Greer (22 Jul 1885 – 03 May 1978) m. Henry (Heighter) Sappington (29 Apr 1892 – 15 Jul 1928) m. Frank Moore m. Leslie (C) Lindsay (1880 – Unknown) m. Charles (Fredrick) Thilman (08 Mar 1866 – 26 Feb 1912)
    1. 1. Willard (Eugene) Sappington (21 Feb 1920 – 6 Sep 2004) m. Bernice (K) Crosby (abt 1919 – )
    2. 2. Henry (Heighter) Sappington (26 Jun 1925 – 15 May 1998)
    3. 3. Mable Moore (24 May 1906 – 20 Aug 1979)
    4. 4. Lena Thilman (1900 – Unknown)
    5. 5. Harold (J) Thilman (1904 – )
    6. 6. Charlotte (Pauline Lottie) Thilman (1909 – 2002)
    7. 7. Charles (E) Thilman (1912 – 1983)
  2. 2. Clara (Jane) Greer (16 Oct 1889 – 23 Apr 1942) m. Augusta (Paris) Bugg (26 Feb 1879 – 28 Oct 1946) m. Abraham Berkson (1885 – 1970) m. William (C) Yost (1886 – ) m. Novice Harper (1884 – 24 Aug 1947)
    1. 1. Novice Harper (1912 – )
  3. 3. Donald (Dewitt) Greer (12 Feb 1893 – 17 Sep 1988) m. Estella (Lillian) Pool (02 Apr 1894 – 28 May 1972)
    1. 1. George (Donald) Greer (22 Feb 1913 – 29 Oct 1959) m. Mary ((Bobbye) Louise) Gamblin (27 Dec 1915 – 29 Apr 1997)
      1. 1. Linda Greer (1945 – )
      2. 2. Phyllis (Ann (Woogie)) Greer (1946 – ) m. Robert (Lee) Hayes (abt 1942 – ) m. Ellsworth
      3. 3. George (David) Greer (29 May 1952 – 2 Dec 2014)
      4. 4. Sally Greer (abt 1953 – )
    2. 2. William (Victor (Bill)) Greer (30 May 1915 – 26 Sep 1994) m. Geneva Sharp (16 Mar 1918 – 18 Jun 1997)
      1. 1. Carroll (Lee) Greer (22 Dec 1934 – 3 Mar 1972) m. Jane (Genevieve) Watson (19 Jan 1931 – 6 Nov 2005) m. Jane (Genevieve) Watson
        1. 1. Judith (L) Greer-Hougen (abt 1959 – )
      2. 2. Sandra (D) Greer (1938 – )
      3. 3. Charles (Glenn) Greer
    3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth (Sis)) Greer (21 Jun 1917 – 16 Jan 2006) m. Ezra (Albert) Cox (9 May 1917 – 16 August 1993)
      1. 1. Ezra Cox (27 Feb 1944 – 2015)
      2. 2. Evelyn Cox (abt 1948 – )
    4. 4. Charles (Francis) Greer (11 Jun 1919 – 11 Jan 1998) m. Opal (Viola) Stokes (18 Oct 1924 – )
      1. 1. Bruce (Charles) Greer (11 Sep 1949 – 7 Feb 1999)
      2. 2. Tony Greer
    5. 5. Lillian Greer (23 December 1920 – 15 December 2013) m. Lin (Raleigh) Cox (1 June 1917 – 30 August 1986)
      1. 1. Judith (Ann) Cox (1942 – ) m. Rodney (Ivan) Streng
      2. 2. Shirley (Jean) Cox (14 Oct 1944 – ) m. Gary Vowels
      3. 3. Donald (Lin) Cox
    6. 6. Mary (Lula) Greer (18 Dec 1922 – 11 Apr 2012) m. Forrest (Jackson) Goddard (06 Jan 1923 – 06 Aug 2019)
      1. 1. Forrest (Duane) Goddard (06 Feb 1946 – 23 Jun 2022) m. Doria m. Johanna Bracken m. Barbara Taylor (10 Jan – ) m. Carol Lancing
        1. 1. Benjiman (Tod) Goddard
      2. 2. Donna (Frances) Goddard (06 Jan 1947 – ) m. Charles Schlecht m. Steve Edison
        1. 1. Eve Edison
        2. 2. Anna Edison
        3. 3. Emily Edison m. Mike Guthery
      3. 3. Donald (Patrick) Goddard (08 Nov 1948 – ) m. Theresa
        1. 1. Jeanie Goddard
      4. 4. Daniel (Stephen) Goddard (05 Oct 1949 – ) m. Christina (Ming Hua) Chen (07 Sep 1953 – )
        1. 1. Adriel (Danhua) Goddard (14 Sep 1981 – ) m. Mayu Izumi (abt 1980 – )
        2. 2. Madalena (Meihua) Goddard (06 Jun 1984 – ) m. Brian Elsoff
      5. 5. Susan (Therese) Goddard (03 Jan 1951 – ) m. Paul (Francis) Cardwell (25 May 1952 – ) m. Franklin (Steven) Melton
        1. 1. Clair (Michelle) Cardwell (12 Aug 1984 – ) m. Cody Eubanks (23 Mar 1983 – )
        2. 2. Paul (Forrest) Cardwell (09 Jan 1987 – ) m. Hannah Bruce (25 Apr 1987 – )
        3. 3. Helen (Mae) Cardwell (09 Nov 1988 – )
        4. 4. Franklin Melton (30 Jun 1975 – ) m. Jeanne Deiters
        5. 5. Sherwood Melton (09 Mar 1978 – ) m. Aey Kridathikarn
        6. 6. Kelvin Melton (28 Apr 1979 – ) m. Jaclyn Monteserin
      6. 6. Andrea (Delores) Goddard (24 Feb 1955 – 15 Jan 1979) m. Robin Fox
        1. 1. Sean Fox m. Grace (Ann) McNeely
        2. 2. Adam Fox
        3. 3. Chris Fox
        4. 4. Athena (30 Jun 1972 – ) m. Dustin Anderson m. Jason Parker
      7. 7. Joan (Dale) Goddard (05 Oct 1956 – ) m. Paul (Douglas) Spencer (26 Apr 1954 – )
        1. 1. Jackson (Taylor) Spencer (10 Sep 1978 – ) m. Myndi m. Sarah
        2. 2. Jamy Spencer (13 Aug 1980 – ) m. Erica Stearns
        3. 3. Amy (Nicole) Spencer (06 Nov 1982 – ) m. Jones
        4. 4. Laurie (Andrea) Spencer (10 Oct 1986 – ) m. Michele Berera
        5. 5. Tayor (Nathan) Spencer (17 Sep 1993 – ) m. Alyssa Cline
        6. 6. Kerrie Spencer
      8. 8. John (Dale) Goddard (05 Oct 1956 – ) m. Jill (Susan) Strickert (18 Feb 1964 – )
        1. 1. Ian (Riley) Goddard (31 Dec 1995 – )
      9. 9. Christopher (Greer) Goddard (20 Feb 1959 – ) m. Debbie m. Pamela (Jane) Shelton (20 Jan 1954 – )
        1. 1. Nicholas (Greer) Goddard (19 Nov 1987 – )
      10. 10. Greg (Bryeans) Goddard (27 Feb 1961 – ) m. Janet (Maureen) Morrow (05 Oct 1965 – )
        1. 1. Gregory (Daniel) Goddard (04 Aug 1986 – )
        2. 2. David (Jacob) Goddard (20 Jan 1988 – )
        3. 3. Grace (Kathleen) Goddard (31 Aug 1990 – ) m. Paul Witte
      11. 11. Jeff Goddard (26 Aug 1971 – )
      12. 12. Michael (Thomas) Goddard (24 Nov 1972 – )
    7. 7. John (Mars) Greer (23 August 1924 – 2 March 2017) m. Mamie (Martha) Greer (13 Feb 1924 – 17 Feb 2019)
      1. 1. Johnny Greer (1945 – )
      2. 2. Ronny Greer (1945 – )
      3. 3. Jimmy Greer (1947 – )
      4. 4. Robert Greer (6 November 1949 – 19 May 2021)
      5. 5. Roger Greer (1955 – )
      6. 6. Nancy Greer (16 Sep 1956 – )
    8. 8. Betty (Mae) Greer (12 Jun 1925 – 13 Feb 1966) m. Tip (R) McCoy
      1. 1. Bret McCoy
    9. 9. Dewitt Greer (30 November 1929 – 1 October 1991) m. Odena (Joy) Welsch (22 January 1933 – 14 August 1999)
      1. 1. Michael (Dewitt) Greer (24 Jul 1949 – Jan 1990)
      2. 2. Carin Greer (15 Jan 1951 – )
      3. 3. Larry (Thomas) Greer (18 March 1952 – 4 June 1952)
      4. 4. Stephen (Joseph) Greer (5 July 1953 – 25 September 2020)
      5. 5. Kay (L) Greer (27 Mar 1955 – )
      6. 6. Priscilla Greer (1956 – )
      7. 7. Greg (Alan) Greer (25 May 1961 – Sep 1996)
      8. 8. Deanna (Joy) Greer (16 August 1962 – 24 March 1963)
      9. 9. Gina (J) Greer (8 Jan 1964 – )
      10. 10. Shawn (Patrick) Greer (18 January 1965 – 18 January 2014)
    10. 10. Margaret Greer (21 Aug 1937 – 14 Nov 2020) m. Urban (L (Mick)) Schlosser (12 Sep 1934 – )
      1. 1. Mark Schlosser (1956 – )
      2. 2. Mathew Schlosser (1959 – )
      3. 3. Luke (G) Schlosser (11 Dec 1962 – )
      4. 4. John Schlosser (1963 – )
      5. 5. Cynthia Schlosser
  4. 4. Esther (Iva) Greer (Sep 1896 – 08 Jan 1984) m. Edward (Leon) Forbes m. William (Royal) Klienkrauf (1904 – )
    1. 1. Paul (Edward) Forbes (26 May 1914 – )

Francis Greer's Timeline

9 Records

1853
11 Oct 1853
Birth of Francis Ryburn Greer in Graves County, Kentucky, USA
Graves County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Graves, Kentucky, USA
Graves, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 82
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 87
Francis Ryburn Greer resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1945
26 Dec 1945
Age 92
Death of Francis Ryburn Greer in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1853
    Event Place: Graves County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T624_769; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1374782
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: 844; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1240844
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T624_769; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1374782
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T627_2090; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 12-20
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: 1179; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340914
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M653_369; Page: 240; Family History Library Film: 803369
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T625_909; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M653_369; Page: 240; Family History Library Film: 803369

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: 844; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1240844

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T624_769; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1374782
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Poplar Bluff Ward 2, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T624_769; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1374782

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T625_909; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: 1179; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340914

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T627_2090; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 12-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri; Roll: T627_2090; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 12-20

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1945
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1962
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Missouri, Death Certificates, 1910-1962

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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