John Allen Greer
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John A. Greer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1909–1911 | |
| Preceded by | William B. Greenlaw |
| Succeeded by | Tenant R. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1874 Lobelville, Tennessee, US |
| Died | 1941 Memphis, Tennessee, US |
| Resting place | Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Spouse | Mary Jones Greer |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | 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.[1] During his time in state government he was a prominent advocate of alcohol prohibition.[2]
References
- ^ Black, Diane. Tennessee Senators (PDF). p. 160.
- ^ "Hon. John A. Greer Dies Sat. April 5". The Perry Countian. 11 April 1941.
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