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John Greer 1688–1750 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1688

Birth Location: Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 15 Sep 1750

Death Location: Half Moon, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Greer

Mother: Ann Taylor

Spouse(s): Sarah Day

Children(s): Benjamin Greer, Rebecca Greer, Alexander Greer, Martha Greer, William Greer, Thomas Greer, Elizabeth Greer, Sarah Greer, Joseph Greer, Aquilla Greer, Moses Greer, John Jr, James Greer, Ann Greer, William Greer

In 1688, John Greer entered the world in Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, born to James Greer And Ann Taylor. John Greer married Sarah Day, and had children including Alexander Greer, Ann Greer, Aquilla Greer, Benjamin Greer, Elizabeth Greer, James Greer, John Greer Jr, Joseph Greer, Martha Greer, Moses Greer, Rebecca Greer, Sarah Greer, Thomas Greer, William Greer. John Greer passed away in 1750 in Half Moon, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1688, John Greer entered the world in Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, born to James Greer And Ann Taylor.
  • John Greer married Sarah Day, and had children including Alexander Greer, Ann Greer, Aquilla Greer, Benjamin Greer, Elizabeth Greer, James Greer, John Greer Jr, Joseph Greer, Martha Greer, Moses Greer, Rebecca Greer, Sarah Greer, Thomas Greer, William Greer.
  • John Greer passed away in 1750 in Half Moon, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Greer's Ancestors

Self
John Greer
1688–1750
Birth Place: Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Parents
James Greer
1627–1688
Capenoch, Dumfrieshire, Scotland
Ann Taylor
1662–1716
Baltimore,,Maryland,USA
Grandparents
Sir (James) Grier
1604–1666
Capenoch, Dumfrieshire, , Scotland
Mary Browne
1604–1661
Glencairn,Dumfrieshire,,Scotland
Arthur Taylor
1648–1728
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Margaret Hill
1650–1678
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Grierson
1567–1629
Nichola Maxwell
1578–1605
John Browne
1574–1616
Sara Hope
1580–1624
John Taylor
1629–1675
Margaret Phinney
1637–1675
Roger Hill
1618–1675
Mary Cross
1642–1696
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger Grierson
1520–1593
Helen Douglas
1560–1578
SIR MAXWELL
1512–1583
Agnes Herries
1534–1594
Thomas Browne
1533–1590
Joan Gabb
1539–1585
Edward Hope
1530–1605
Janet Watson
1535–
Richard Taylor
1597–1659
Ann Browne
1603–1659
John Finney
1604–1702
Christian Patten
1608–1649
John Hill
1571–1646
Ann Marshal
1579–
John Cross
1610–1676
Joan Cross
1615–1662

John Greer's Descendants

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John Greer (9 Jul 1688–15 Sep 1750) m. Sarah Day (19 Sep 1686–1758)
  1. 1. Benjamin Greer 1727–1787 m. Rachel Lowe 1727–1769 m. Rachel Greer 1727–1800
    1. 1. George Greer 1755–1789 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Taylor 1755– m. Willmeth Kirby 1755–
      1. 1. Martha Greer 1785–1837 m. Charles Stewart 1780–1837
        1. 1. Eunicy Stewart 1825–
        2. 2. Anderson Stewart 1823–1870 m. Nancy 1831–
        3. 3. Polly Stewart 1821–
        4. 4. Martha Stewart 1819–
        5. 5. Levin (Jefferson) Stewart 1814–1865
        6. 6. Charles Stewart 1813–
        7. 7. Caroline Stewart 1812–
        8. 8. Jeremiah (C) STEWART 1810–1886 m. Nancy Mcginty 1820–1899
        9. 9. George (Jefferson) Stewart 1817–1900 m. ELIZABETH (JANE) STEELE 1828–1907
      2. 2. Sarah Greer 1783–1843 m. George Stewart 1772–1845
        1. 1. Sarah (Serepta) Stewart 1828– m. Nathaniel (Young) STEELE 1825–1864
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Stewart 1809–
        3. 3. Owen (V) Stewart 1810–
        4. 4. Eunice (Elby) Stewart 1817–
        5. 5. Philemon (Wesley) Stewart 1820– m. Mary STEELE 1826–
        6. 6. James (William) Stewart 1827–
      3. 3. Levin Greer 1790–1814
      4. 4. David Greer –1849
        1. 1. Eunice (Ann) Greer 1819–1841
    2. 2. Martin Greer 1756–1822
    3. 3. Tiny Greer 1754–
    4. 4. Joseph Greer 1751–1815
    5. 5. James (D) Greer 1747–1816 m. Caroline (Elizabeth) King 1751–1825
      1. 1. Matthew Greer 1784–1868 m. Rhoda Chambers 1792–
        1. 1. John Greer 1825–1874 m. Harriet (W) Renfro 1827–1893
      2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Greer 1788–1869
        1. 1. Elizabeth Greer 1821–1914 m. Hiram Swope 1819–1893
    6. 6. Mary (Martha) GREER 1747–
    7. 7. Dianah Greer 1744–
    8. 8. Rachel Greer 1748–
  2. 2. Rebecca Greer 1730–
  3. 3. Alexander Greer 1732–
  4. 4. Martha Greer 1734–
  5. 5. William Greer 1725–1802
  6. 6. Thomas Greer 1723–1793
  7. 7. Elizabeth Greer 1723–1781
  8. 8. Sarah Greer 1721–1721
  9. 9. Joseph Greer 1727–1781
  10. 10. Aquilla Greer 1719–1752
  11. 11. Moses Greer 1716–1777
  12. 12. John (Greer) Jr 1714–1782
  13. 13. James Greer 1709–1742
  14. 14. Ann Greer 1721–1752
  15. 15. William Greer 1710–1785

John Greer's Timeline

2 Records

1688
9 Jul 1688
Birth of John Greer in Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
1750
15 Sep 1750
Age 62
Death of John Greer in Augusta, Virginia, United States
Augusta, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1688
    Event Place: Gunpowder River, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1750
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Half Moon, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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