The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: VA
Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service
Birth: 06 Jan 1727/1728 Death: 28 Dec 1787 / Franklin / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
Contributed four items in Bedford County, VA
Additional References:
DAR Magazine article , 1942, pg 59 describing his Civil Service during the Revolution; Bedford Public Service Claim Certificates
Spouse: (1) Rachael Lowe; (2) Mary May Haynes Children: Martin; Rachel; Dinah;
Benjamin Greer was born on 6 January 1727/28 in Joppa, Baltimore County, Maryland, the son of John and Sarah Greer.
He married Rachael Lowe on 2 January 1745 in Bedford County, Virginia. After her death in about 1769, he was married a second time to Mary May Haynes
The following children are named in his Last Will and Testament. It is difficult to attribute them to a particular mother, where the date of birth is missing.
James was born on 21 August 1747 and married Elizabeth.
Mary
Martin was born in 1766 and married Mary Wright.
George
Tiny (daughter)
Rachel married Elijah Lumsden
Dinah married Richard French.
Sally who married Joel Anderson.
Henry
Benjamin
During the American Revolution, Benjamin contributed four items to support the war effort in Bedford County, Virginia.
The Patriot died on 2 June 1788 in Franklin County, Virginia. It has been suggested he is buried at Greer Family Cemetery, but there is no stone or records that prove this.
Sources:
Register of Births, Marriages, and Deaths of St John’s Parish, Joppa, 1700-1760.
Virginia, Franklin County Probates and Wills.
DAR Magazine article, 1942, p. 59 describing his Civil Service during the Revolution; Bedford Public Service Claim Certificates
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