John B. Greer
Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Biographies of Scott County, 1888
John B. Greer, an industrious and enterprising young farmer near Sikeston, Mo., is a native of Scott County, born on July 14, 1860. He is a son of Calvin and Fannie (Turner) Greer, natives of Scott County, Mo., and East Tennessee, respectively. The subject of this sketch was reared on his fathers farm, and has followed farming as a vocation the most of his life. He was appointed deputy circuit clerk in 1882, and held the office one year. In 1883 he served as deputy sheriff under Jasper Trotter. While filling those offices, he resided at Benton. He is a prosperous farmer, and is now cultivating 350 acres of fine land near Sikeston. On October 7, 1885, he was united in marriage with Lou, daughter of A.E. Mason, of Illinois. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two children: Bessie and Willene. Mr. Greer is a member of the Wheeler society.
Submitted by Connie Perkins
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