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John Flavel Greer

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John Flavel Greer

Birth
Waverly, Chambers County, Alabama, USA
Death
18 Aug 1924 (aged 74)
Anna, Collin County, Texas, USA
Burial
Van Alstyne, Grayson County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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John F. Greer, founder of the town of Anna, was one of 8 children of Joseph Greer, a planter. In 1870 John settled at Old Mantua and operated a farm there for several years. In 1878 he went back to Alabama and married Laura Ellis. With the coming of the railroad Mantua was moved from its location to a more convenient one on the railroad. John F. had the first house in the new town of Anna and was always a leader in helping to develop the town. He operated the first store in Anna, served as its mayor, postmaster, and in his private life was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Mason. John and Laura reared eleven children - six sons and five daughters. Their daughter Anna Lou was the first child born in the new town of Anna and she was given its name.
John F. Greer, founder of the town of Anna, was one of 8 children of Joseph Greer, a planter. In 1870 John settled at Old Mantua and operated a farm there for several years. In 1878 he went back to Alabama and married Laura Ellis. With the coming of the railroad Mantua was moved from its location to a more convenient one on the railroad. John F. had the first house in the new town of Anna and was always a leader in helping to develop the town. He operated the first store in Anna, served as its mayor, postmaster, and in his private life was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Mason. John and Laura reared eleven children - six sons and five daughters. Their daughter Anna Lou was the first child born in the new town of Anna and she was given its name.

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  • Maintained by: JSM
  • Originally Created by: June
  • Added: Mar 4, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10553891/john_flavel-greer: accessed ), memorial page for John Flavel Greer (17 Mar 1850–18 Aug 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10553891, citing Van Alstyne Cemetery, Van Alstyne, Grayson County, Texas, USA; Maintained by JSM (contributor 48010416).