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Joseph James Greer 1891–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 March 1891

Birth Location: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 9 August 1955

Death Location: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Greer

Mother: Margaret Clemens

Spouse(s): Dorothy Diehl, Elizabeth Miller

Children(s): Joseph III

In 1891, Joseph James Greer entered the world in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Joseph Plymire Greer And Margaret Melvina Clemens. In 1900, Joseph James Greer resided in West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Joseph James Greer resided in North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Joseph James Greer married Dorothy Leona Diehl, Elizabeth Miller, Rose Matthews, and had children including Joseph J Greer Iii. Joseph James Greer passed away in 1955 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Joseph James Greer entered the world in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Joseph Plymire Greer And Margaret Melvina Clemens.
  • In 1900, Joseph James Greer resided in West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph James Greer resided in North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Joseph James Greer married Dorothy Leona Diehl, Elizabeth Miller, Rose Matthews, and had children including Joseph J Greer Iii.
  • Joseph James Greer passed away in 1955 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Greer
1865–1932
Birth Location: Washington, Pennsylvania
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Margaret Clemens
1860–1911
Birth Location: West Middletown Borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Diehl
1902–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Elizabeth Miller
1880–1933
Birth Location: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Joseph III
1920–1930
Birth Location: Washington, Pennsylvania
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Joseph Greer's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Greer
1891–1955
Birth Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Joseph Plymire Greer
1865–1932
Washington, Pennsylvania
Margaret (Melvina) Clemens
1860–1911
West Middletown Borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William (Edward) Clemens
1824–1913
Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Jane) Sears
1828–1927
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Jr.
1803–1834
Elizabeth Henderson
1786–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1767–1849
Mary Wolfe
1776–1832
David Henderson
1749–

Joseph Greer's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (James) Greer (23 March 1891–9 August 1955) m. Dorothy (Leona) Diehl (abt 1902–) m. Elizabeth Miller (8 May 1880–18 June 1933)
  1. 1. Joseph (J Greer) III 1920–1930

Joseph Greer's Timeline

9 Records

1891
23 March 1891
Birth of Joseph James Greer in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 9
Joseph James Greer resided here in West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Joseph James Greer resided here in North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1911
1911
Age 20
Joseph James Greer resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Joseph James Greer resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Joseph James Greer resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 49
Joseph James Greer resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Joseph James Greer resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
9 August 1955
Age 64
Death of Joseph James Greer in Burlington, Colorado
Burlington, Colorado

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 March 1891
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03626; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 63-133
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 078501-081500
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 2341898
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241493
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1375443
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241493

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1375443

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 2341898

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03626; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 63-133
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03626; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 63-133

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 August 1955
    Event Place: Burlington, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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