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Franklin Greer 1822–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 February 1822

Birth Location: Ash County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 May 1879

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

Father: Jesse James

Mother: Mary Morris

Spouse(s): Charlotte Younce

Children(s): Andrew Greer, Charlie Greer, Wilborn Grear, George Grear, Phillip Greer

In 1822, Franklin Greer entered the world in Ash County, North Carolina, USA, born to Jesse James And Mary Polly Morris. In 1850, Franklin Greer resided in Ashe, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Franklin Greer resided in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA. Franklin Greer married Charlotte Rebecca Younce, and had children including Andrew Greer, Charlie Alfred Greer, George Grear, Phillip Greer, Wilborn Grear. Franklin Greer passed away in 1879 in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Franklin Greer entered the world in Ash County, North Carolina, USA, born to Jesse James And Mary Polly Morris.
  • In 1850, Franklin Greer resided in Ashe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Franklin Greer resided in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
  • Franklin Greer married Charlotte Rebecca Younce, and had children including Andrew Greer, Charlie Alfred Greer, George Grear, Phillip Greer, Wilborn Grear.
  • Franklin Greer passed away in 1879 in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Franklin Greer's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Greer
1822–1879
Birth Place: Ash County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jesse James
1779–1868
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary ((Polly)) Morris
1787–1880
Surry (later Wilkes) County, NC; date per Jesse Greer Jr. Notebook
Grandparents
Benjamin (John Greer (5th GG) (DNA) Match)
1746–1816
Gunpowder, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Henry Morris
–1824
Great-Grandparents
John GG)
1714–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Franklin Greer's Descendants

1.
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Franklin Greer (1 February 1822–13 May 1879) m. Charlotte (Rebecca) Younce (abt 1823–13 September 1912)
  1. 1. Andrew Greer 1849–1924
  2. 2. Charlie (Alfred) Greer 1878–
  3. 3. Wilborn Grear 1856–
  4. 4. George Grear 1860–
  5. 5. Phillip Greer 1843–1941 m. Mary Greer 1848–1931
    1. 1. Isaac (Garfield) Greer 1881–1967
    2. 2. William (Cicero) Greer 1878–1965
    3. 3. Andrew (Jay) Greer 1875–1965
    4. 4. Alice (Martha) Greer 1883–1978
    5. 5. Harrison (Filmore) Greer 1892–1972
    6. 6. Franklin (Mark) Greer 1870–1954
    7. 7. Thomas (Milton) Greer 1888–1972
    8. 8. Nancy Roten 1871–1960

Franklin Greer's Timeline

6 Records

1822
1 February 1822
Birth of Franklin Greer in Ash County, North Carolina, USA
Ash County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
Franklin Greer resided here in Ashe, North Carolina, USA
Ashe, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Franklin Greer resided here in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Franklin Greer resided here in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1879
13 May 1879
Age 57
Death of Franklin Greer
None
1880
1880
Age 58
Franklin Greer resided here in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 February 1822
    Event Place: Ash County, 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: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 376D; Enumeration District: 197
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 809A; Family History Library Film: 552663
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Page: 381; Family History Library Film: 803917
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Ashe, North Carolina; Roll: 620; Page: 334A
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ashe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Ashe, North Carolina; Roll: 620; Page: 334A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Page: 381; Family History Library Film: 803917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 809A; Family History Library Film: 552663

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 376D; Enumeration District: 197

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ashe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1879
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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