YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Greer 1892–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1892

Birth Location: Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 9 September 1916

Death Location: Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium

Father: Samuel Greer

Mother: Jane McCartney

Spouse(s): Alice Yates

Children(s): Amy GREER, Norah Greer, Marjorie Greer

In 1892, James Greer entered the world in Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada, born to Samuel Alexander Greer And Jane Mccartney. In 1914, James Greer resided in Canada. James Greer married Alice Maud Yates, and had children including Amy Jane Greer, Marjorie Maude Miles Greer, Norah Patricia Greer. James Greer passed away in 1916 in Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium.

Find more search results for James Greer
JG

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

  • In 1892, James Greer entered the world in Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada, born to Samuel Alexander Greer And Jane Mccartney.
  • In 1914, James Greer resided in Canada.
  • James Greer married Alice Maud Yates, and had children including Amy Jane Greer, Marjorie Maude Miles Greer, Norah Patricia Greer.
  • James Greer passed away in 1916 in Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Greer's Ancestors

Self
James Greer
1892–1916
Birth Place: Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Samuel Alexander Greer
1858–1927
Ireland
Jane McCartney
1856–1912
Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
William Greer
1839–
Ireland
Sarah (Elizabeth) Camble
1834–
Ireland
William McCartney
1828–1897
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland (Presbyterian Church)
Agnes Millar
1828–1910
Carrickferus, Antrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Greer
1805–1864
Mary Cole
1805–1865
Robert Camble
1796–
Margret \\Camble
1816–
Ruth Campbell
1808–1887
James McCartney
1795–1884
Hugh Esq
1790–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Greer
1770–1840
Elizabeth Pearce
1774–1840
Loyd Cole
1773–1860
Elizabeth Hobbs
1782–1850
Sarah McQueen
1776–
James Miller
1715–1814
Sarah Miller
1715–1816

James Greer's Descendants

1.
JG
James Greer (28 May 1892–9 September 1916) m. Alice (Maud) Yates (12 Oct 1891–17 Jun 1972)
  1. 1. Amy (Jane) GREER 1912–1990 m. Andrew Wallace 1913–1994
    1. 1. Patricia ('Pat' June) Wallace 1937–2005
    2. 2. Andrew (James) Wallace 1946–2022
  2. 2. Norah (Patricia) Greer 1916–1995 m. Uri ((Bill) Wesley) Hamilton 1910–1983
    1. 1. Frank (Wesley) Hamilton 1941–1999
  3. 3. Marjorie (Maude(Miles)) Greer 1914–1936 m. John (Robert) Dorman 1911–1991

James Greer's Timeline

3 Records

1892
28 May 1892
Birth of James Greer in Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
1914
1914
Age 22
James Greer resided here in Canada
Canada
1916
9 September 1916
Age 24
Death of James Greer in Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium
Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1892
    Event Place: Brockville, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Canada, War Graves Registers (Circumstances of Casualty), 1914-1948, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; War Graves Registers: Circumstances of Death; Record Group Number: RG 150, 1992-93314; Volume Number: 186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Voormezele, Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders, Belgium
    Record Source: Findagrave, LCPL James Greer 9 Sep 1916

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 September 1916
    Event Place: Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, War Graves Registers (Circumstances of Casualty), 1914-1948, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; War Graves Registers: Circumstances of Death; Record Group Number: RG 150, 1992-93314; Volume Number: 186
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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