Individual Details
Edward LaFayette Greer
(20 Aug 1866 - 26 Jun 1938)
Edward L. Greer was the son of Newton Carlton and Margaret Nelson Greer. In the 1880 Census of Dist 1130, Coffee, Georgia he lived with his parents and siblings. Members of the household were : Newton/Nuton C. Greer 49, Margaret 42, Virginia L.15, Edward L.13, John W. 11, Minnie C. 8, Maggie M. 6, Ula A. 4, Annie B. 2, and Rosa Greer 4 mos. In the 1910 Census of Pct. 4, Hillsborough, Florida Edward Greer is listed as Edwin age 44, his occupation is a travelling salesman w/ groceries, he has been married 16 years to Rosa Henry age 34. Rosa has had 5 children and 3 are still living. Children in the home are Tressa/Irene 13, Edna 9, Eva 5, and Rosa's mother, Abby C. Henry 67, a widow, who was born in South Carolina. In 1920 Edward Greer lives in New Smyrna, Volusia, Florida. He is 54, Rosa is 44, Irene M. is 23, Edna is 19, Eva is 14, and Rosebud is 6. In 1930 Edward lives in Lake City, Columbia, Florida. He is a agent with the Standard Oil Co. He is remarried to Jeanette McLemore who is 53. The census shows that this is Jeanette's 1st marrige and she married at age 48. Rosebud lives with them and is 16.
Events
| Birth | 20 Aug 1866 | Perry, Houston County, Georgia | |||
| Census (family)-shared | 1 Aug 1870 | (Newton Carlton Greer and Margaret Nelson) Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia |  |  | |
| Census (family)-shared | 23 Jul 1880 | (Newton Carlton Greer and Margaret Nelson) Coffee County, Georgia | | | |
| Marriage | 18 Apr 1894 | Columbia County, Florida - Rosa A. Henry | | | |
| Census (family) | 4 Jun 1900 | Lake City, Columbia County, Florida - Rosa A. Henry | | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 4 Jun 1900 | (James Edward Henry and Abigail C. Hunter) Lake City, Columbia County, Florida | | | |
| Census (family) | 2 Jan 1920 | New Smyrna, Volusia County, Florida - Rosa A. Henry | | | |
| Marriage | 10 Jun 1925 | Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida - Jeannette McLemore | |||
| Death | 26 Jun 1938 | Lake City, Columbia County, Florida | | | |
| Burial | Oak Lawn Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia County, Florida | |
Families
| Spouse | Rosa A. Henry (1876 - 1923) |
| Child | Irma Greer (1896 - 1990) |
| Child | Irene M. Greer (1897 - ) |
| Child | Edna Greer (1900 - ) |
| Child | Eva Greer (1905 - 2002) |
| Child | Rosebud Greer (1914 - ) |
| Spouse | Jeannette McLemore (1876 - 1955) |
| Father | Newton Carlton Greer (1830 - 1917) |
| Mother | Margaret Nelson (1837 - 1916) |
| Sibling | Robert Alfred Greer (1853 - 1910) |
| Sibling | Joseph F. Greer (1855 - 1906) |
| Sibling | Mary E. "Mamie" Greer (1857 - 1892) |
| Sibling | Loula Matilda Greer (1859 - ) |
| Sibling | Augustus Erastus Greer (1861 - ) |
| Sibling | Virginia Lee Greer (1864 - 1886) |
| Sibling | Belle Greer (1868 - ) |
| Sibling | John Wesley Greer (1868 - 1936) |
| Sibling | Margaret Greer (1871 - 1950) |
| Sibling | Minnie E. Cheatham Greer (1871 - 1940) |
| Sibling | Elberta Greer (1876 - 1882) |
| Sibling | Ula A. Greer (1876 - ) |
| Sibling | Anna Belle Greer (1878 - 1900) |
| Sibling | Maude Lucile Greer (1880 - ) |
| Sibling | Rosa Lee Greer (1880 - 1962) |
| Sibling | Lovic Pierce Greer (1882 - 1955) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Newton Greer M 39 Georgia - GrocerMargaret Greer F 32 Georgia - Keeping house
Robert Greer M 17 Georgia - Clerk in factory
Joseph Greer M 14 Georgia - Clerk in restaurant
Mary Greer F 12 Georgia - at home
Virginia Greer F 6 Georgia
Eddy Greer M 4 Georgia
John Greer M 2 Georgia
Census (family)-shared
Nuton C Greer Husband M 49 Georgia - Hotel keepingMargaret Greer Wife F 42 Georgia - House keeping
Virginia L Greer Daughter F 15 Georgia - at school
Edward L Greer Son M 13 Georgia "
John W Greer Son M 11 Georgia "
Minnie C Greer Daughter F 8 Georgia "
Maggie M Greer Daughter F 6 Georgia "
Ula A Greer Daughter F 4 Georgia - at home
Annie B Greer Daughter F 2 Georgia "
Rosa Greer Daughter F 4/12 Georgia
Other People on This Record:
Eliza Mc Culler boarder F 32 Alabama - Keeping house
John M Lott boarder M 23 Georgia - Merchandising
Elias Vickers boarder M 18 Georgia - Merchandising
Charlie Mc Call laborer M 21 Georgia - Working in farm
Ellick Nelson M servant (Black) 36 Georgia - Cook in hotel
Marriage
E L GreerSex Male
Spouse's Name Rosa Henry
Spouse's Sex Female
Marriage Date 18 Apr 1894
Marriage Place Columbia, Florida
Census (family)
Edward Henry head M 60 GeorgiaAbbie Henry wife F 57 South Carolina
Rosa Greer daughter F 25 Florida
Edward L Greer son-in-law M 34 Florida - Farmer
Irma Greer granddaughter F 4 Florida
Lizzie Smith black servant F 18 Florida - Cook
Rosa Neal black servant F 12 Georgia - Nurse
Census (family)-shared
Edward Henry head M 60 Georgia - FarmerAbbie Henry wife F 57 South Carolina
Rosa Greer daughter F 25 Florida
Edward L Greer son-in-law M 34 Florida - Farmer
Irma Greer granddaughter F 4 Florida
Lizzie Smith black servant F 18 Florida - Cook
Rosa Neal black servant F 12 Georgia - Nurse
Census (family)
Edward L Greer head M 54 Georgia - Travelling salesman, groceriesRosa H Greer wife F 44 Florida
Irene M Greer Daughter F 23 Florida
Edna Greer Daughter F 19 Florida
Eva Greer Daughter F 14 Florida
Rosebud Greer Daughter F 6 Florida
Death
Ed L. GreerSex Male
Age 71
Death Date 26 Jun 1938
Death Place Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States
Death Place (Original) Lake City, Columbia, Florida
Birth Year (Estimated) 1867
Father's Name Newton C. Greer
Mother's Name Margarette Nelson
Spouse's Name Jeanette Greer
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