John Allen Greer Explained

John A. Greer
District:20th
State Senate:Tennessee
Term Start:1909
Term End:1911
Predecessor:William B. Greenlaw
Successor:Tenant R. Brown
Birth Date:1874
Birth Place:Lobelville, Tennessee, US
Death Date:1941
Death Place:Memphis, Tennessee, US
Resting Place:Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Tennessee
Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Spouse:Mary Jones Greer[1]
Children:1
Residence:Dyersburg, Tennessee, US
Alma Mater:Cumberland University
Profession:Politician, lawyer

John Allen Greer (1874–1941) was an American politician and attorney. Greer was member of the Tennessee State Senate representing Tennessee's 20th Senate district, composed of Lewis County, Maury County, and Perry County from 1909 to 1911.[2] During his time in state government he was a prominent advocate of alcohol prohibition.

Notes and References

  1. News: Hon. John A. Greer Dies Sat. April 5 . The Perry Countian . 11 April 1941.
  2. Book: Black . Diane . Tennessee Senators . 160 .