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     Emma Greene was the daughter of Robert Greene and Julia Ann Moore. Emma Greene died.¹

     Jeremiah Greene was the son of William Greene and Joanna Reeder. Jeremiah Greene died at North Carolina. He married Joanna Hunt, daughter of John Hunt and Margaret Moore; This marriage seems to be supported by tradition only.

     Joseph Greene was the son of Richard Greene and Eleanor Sullivan? Joseph Greene died at North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Shearer, daughter of Robert Findley Shearer and Sarah Kendall.

     Richard Greene was the son of Jeremiah Greene and Joanna Hunt. Richard Greene married Eleanor Sullivan?, daughter of (?) Sullivan. Richard Greene died c 1789 at North Carolina.

     Robert Greene was born on 25 Aug 1810 at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joseph Greene and Elizabeth Shearer. Robert Greene married Julia Ann Moore, daughter of Job Moore and Nancy S. Hight, on 11 Jun 1864. Robert Greene died on 14 Jan 1885 at North Carolina at age 74.
     His obituary states:
Mr. Robert Greene, whose body was buried in the family burial ground, near Blowing Rock last week, was born and raised on the mountain. Though he lived on Mulberry for some years, he always spoke of this as his home. It was interesting and amusing to hear him tell of the hunting exploits of his boyhood. The story of his trials and difficulties when starting in life was instructive as well as interesting to me. His friendly talks did me much good, giving me encouragement, infusing as it were new life and energy in me.
Uncle Boh had long been a member of the Baptist Church, and was an honest, unassuming Christian gentleman, "one of God’s noblemen.” He left many friends and relatives here, who will miss his genial face and friendly admonitions. Their loss is his eternal gain, their consolation, he is not dead only gone before. Whilst his body is moulding in the coffin, the immortal soul, or in other words the real man, Robert Greene hath attained his resurrection, and is now living in the society of congenial friends, who preceded him to the spiritual world.
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Although this obituary gives little personal information to identify the deceased, the name, date and place suffice.²

     Rosa Anna Greene was born on 19 Sep 1866 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Robert Greene and Julia Ann Moore. Rosa Anna Greene married John Spencer Poteat, son of Henry Poteet and Elizabeth Adeline Hawkins, on 28 Sep 1887 at Mitchell County, North Carolina.¹ Rosa Anna Greene died on 15 Jul 1946 at Mitchell County, North Carolina, at age 79.² She was buried at McBee Memorial Cemetery, Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina.

     Sally Greene was born on 22 Jan 1808.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Greene and Elizabeth Shearer.

     William Greene was born at England?. He married Joanna Reeder. William Greene died c 1722 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

     Charles Greenhood married Eliza Lodema Ridgely, daughter of William Henry Ridgely and Hannah Reed Simmons, on 26 Sep 1860 at Wabash County, Illinois.¹

     Curtis Dean Greer was born on 3 Nov 1935 at Spartanburg, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Glover Greer and Gladys Elizabeth Nelms.¹ Curtis Dean Greer married Flora Ann Wyatt, daughter of Wallace William Wyatt and Julia James, on 5 Aug 1957.^1,2,3 Curtis Dean Greer died on 18 Feb 2007 at Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 71.¹ He was buried at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹
     His obituary states:
     SPARTANBURG, SC-- Curtis Dean Greer, 71, husband of the late Flora Ann Wyatt Greer of 795 Foster Mill Road, died Sunday evening, February 18, 2007 at Regional Hospice Home.
A native of Spartanburg, he was born November 3, 1935 to the late James G. and Gladys Nelms Greer.
Mr. Greer is survived by a daughter, Deana J. Sellars and husband Alan L. of Spartanburg; a brother, Gilmer Greer of Enoree; a sister, Joyce Bishop of Mayo, and a granddaughter, Julia "Jewels" Easler. He was predeceased by four brothers, Calvin, Leonard, Bill, and Charles Greer all of Spartanburg.
The family will be receiving friends at the home, 795 Foster Mill Road, Tuesday, February 20, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 4:00 PM at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
A wonderful Daddy, Papa, Father-in-Law, and Friend who will be missed dearly.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.lanforddunbar.com.
Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory.
Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal on Feb. 20, 2007.¹

     James Glover Greer married Gladys Elizabeth Nelms, daughter of William Dunston Nelms and Janie A. Childs.¹
     James Glover Greer of Rt. 4, Spartanburg, was born 27 July 1893 in Bogansville Townshp, Union County, S.C. He was a son of John M. Greer, native of Union County, who had died at age 40, and Lou Adlai Willard, native of Union County. who had died at age 28. His birth was attested to by A. Aron Rice, 77, who "lived in same neighborhood", and Grover C. Gregory, 70, cousin.^4,5 James Glover Greer was the son of Johnny M. [or R.] Greer and Louise Adlai Willard.^2,3 James Glover Greer died on 13 Feb 1962 at Oteen, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 68.^4,6 He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁷
     James Glover Greer was also known as Glover.
James Glover Greer appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1900 at Bogansville Township, Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     15/15 Bishop, John T., head, b. Nov. 1864, 35, marr. 1 year, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., farmer
      , Mary L., wife, b. Feb. 1872, 27, marr. 1 yrs, 8 children 6 living
      , Bob, son, b. Mar. 1891, 9, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Clearance E., son, b. May 1892, 8, b. S.C., parents b. S.C.
      , James G., son, b. July 1893, 6, b. S.C., parents b. S. C.
      , Johnie M., son, b. Dec. 1895, 4, b. S. C., parents b. S.C.
      , Sue [??] J., dau., b. Feb. 1897, 3, b. S.C., parents b. S.C.
      , Douglas, son, b. Dec. 1899, 3/12, b. S.C., parents b. S. C.
This appears to be the full list of Mary's living children. The first five are from her prior marriage to a Greer. Apparently her nane was Mary Lou.⁸
     Glover appeared on the census enumeration of 11 Mar 1910 on Buffalo Road, Union Township, Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     13/13 Bishop, JohnT., head, 45, marr. 12 years this time, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., farmer, general farm
      Greer, Eugene, step son, 18, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., laborer, home farm
      , Glover, step son, 16, b. S.C., parents, b. S. C., laborer, home farm
      , Johnie, step son, 14, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., laborer, home farm
      Bishop, Herman, son, 10, b. S.C., parents b. S.C.
Perhaps "widowed" is marked out in the marital status column for John T..⁹
Glover Greer appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1940 at VA Hospital, Glenn Springs Township, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as follows:
     100, rented at $5/mo, Greer, Glower[sic], head, 44, 7 yrs school, farmer, rented farm
      , Gladys, wife, 34, 9 yrs school, b. Georgia
      , Calvin, son, 12, 4 yrs school, b. South Carolina
      , Charles, son, 10, 3 yrs school, b. South Carolina
      , Billy, son, 7, 1 ys school, b. South Carolina
      , Curtis, son, 4, 0 yrs school, b. South Carolina
      , Joyce, dau., 1, b. ------
      , Jerry, son, 1, b. ------
     Glower is marked as the informant. The supplemental census question shows that "Glower" was a son of Johnny Greer and Louise Willard and that English was his earliest language at home. He was a farmer working on his own account.²

     His obituary states: Glover Greer
SPARTANBURG, S. C.—Glover Greer of Rt, 4, Spartanburg, S.C., [died] Tuesday afternoon in a
Buncombe County hospital.
Mr. Greer was born in Union, S. C._t and was a veteran of World War I and a retired textile worker. He was the son of the late Johnny and Louise Willard Greer. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Gladys Nelms Greer.
J. F. Floyd Funeral Home of Spartanburg will be in charge.¹⁰

     Johnny M. [or R.] Greer married Louise Adlai Willard.^1,2 Johnny M. [or R.] Greer was born on 14 Jul 1863.³ He died on 29 Nov 1896 at age 33⁴ and was buried at Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, Union County, South Carolina. The unsupported notes with this FindAGrave posting show his spouse as Louise Willard Greer Bishop (but buried with her second hustand John Biship and thus making no connection to Greer) and his parents as Robert Columbus Greer (1823-1896) and Mary Jane Howard Greer (1827-1908). They are buried in the Old Lower Fairforest Cemetery.⁵

     Clara Gregg was born on 27 Aug 1849.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.¹ Clara Gregg married Abiel Lord Wright on 4 Mar 1869.¹

     Emma/Eunice Gregg was born on 27 Jan 1848.^4,2 She was the daughter of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.³ Emma/Eunice Gregg died young.³

     Israel Gregg was born on 1 Sep 1804.¹ He married Roxey Olds, daughter of Joseph Olds and Sally Whitney, on 19 Sep 1837 at Circleville, Ohio.^2,3 Israel Gregg died on 9 Sep 1867 at age 63.¹
     Israel Gregg and Roxey Gregg appeared on the census of 9 Sep 1850 at Lithopolis, Fairfield County, Ohio, as follows:
     1368/1368 Gregg, Israel, 45, Merchant, b. Penn.
      , Roxey, 35, b. Vt.
      , Margaret, 12, b. Ohio
      , Joseph O., 10, b. Ohio
      , Samuel, 8, b. Ohio
      , Sarah W., 6, b. Ohio
      , Clara, 1, b. Ohio
      Olds, Lyman W., 25, Merchant, b. Vt.
      , Sarah, 24, b. Penn.
      Greene, Mary, 20, b. Ohio
      Ward, Vina, 42, black, b. Va.
      , Mary, 7, mulatto, b. Ohio.⁴

     John Ball Gregg was born on 27 Jun 1857.^2,3 He was the son of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.¹ John Ball Gregg married Eda (?) on 18 Dec 1881.¹

     Joseph Olds Gregg was born on 5 Jan 1841.¹ He was the son of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.¹ Joseph Olds Gregg married (1) Emma Frances O'Neal on 6 Jun 1867.¹ Joseph Olds Gregg married (2) Elvira Converse Clark on 17 Dec 1904.¹

     Margaret Gregg was born on 31 Dec 1838.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.¹ Margaret Gregg married Charles E Schulze on 18 Dec 1860.^1,2

     Sallie Whitney Gregg was born on 2 Jun 1845.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.¹

     Samuel Gregg was born on 18 Feb 1843.¹ He was the son of Israel Gregg and Roxey Olds.¹ Samuel Gregg married S. P. Zook on 25 Dec 1865.¹ Samuel Gregg died on 9 Aug 1885 at age 42.¹

     Floyd Gregory married Lucile M. Olds, daughter of Ferris Allen Olds and Maude F. Bailey.¹
     Floyd Gregory and Lucile M. Gregory appeared on the census of Apr 1930 at Forest Home Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:
     Gregory, Floyd, 25, 1st marr. at 25, b. Mich., parents b. Mich., truck driver
      , Lucille, wife, 24, 1st marr. at 21, b. Mich., father b. Mich., mother b. Ohio
      , Emegean [?], dau., 2 2/12, b. Mich., parents b. Mich.
      , Gwendolyn, dau., 11/12, b. Mich., parents b. Mich.²
Floyd Gregory and Lucile M. Olds appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1940 at Forest Home Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:
     Gregory, Floyd, head, 38, 4 yrs high school, b. Michigan, lived in same place 1 Apr 1935, farmer, W. P. A.
      , Lucile, wife, 34, 4 yrs high school, b. Michigan
      , Emogean, dau., 12, b. Michigan
      , Gwendolyn, dau., 10, b. Michigan
      , Phyllis, dau., 8, b. Michigan
      , Marilyn, dau., 3, b. Michigan
      , Arden, son, 2, b. Michigan
      , Donna, dau., 4/12. b. Michigan.³

     Robert Harold Gregory was born on 14 Dec 1931 at Lockhart, South Carolina.¹ He died on 9 Aug 2018 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 86.¹
     His obituary states:
     "Robert Harold Gregory 'Bob'
"Boiling Springs, SC. Robert 'Bob' Harold Gregory, 86, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Thursday, August 6, 2018, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born December 14, 1931 at Lockhart, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Norman nad Louise Plexico Gregory.
"A US Army Veteran, Mr. Gregory was retired from Willard Oil Company after 37 years of service as a dispatcher. He enjoyed snow skiing, gardening and loved his family and churning homemade ice cream. Mr. Gregory was a charter member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church.
"Survivors include his wife, Barbara Burrell, son Brian Gregory and daughter-in-law Jamie of Mooore, SC; grandsons Connor and Owen, and sisters Laura Carter (George) of Spartanburg, SC, and Frances Young (Jerry) of Greenwood, SC. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Mary Celestine Gregory; sisters, Cora Jenkins and Margaret Reardon and brothers Ralph Gregory and Hugh Gregory.
"Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:15 AM Monday August 13, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307, with services following at 11:30 AM in the Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ross Chellis and the Rev. Mitch Crow. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Heritage Chapel Mausoleum, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 210 Rainbow Lake Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316.
"An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com.
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel."¹

     Achsah Griffith was the daughter of Charles Griffith and Anne Davidge. Achsah Griffith died b 1803.

     Anne Griffith was the daughter of Charles Griffith and Anne Davidge. Anne Griffith married John Ridgely, son of William Ridgely [III] and Mary Orrick.¹ Anne Griffith died b 1 Oct 1840.

     Basil Griffith was born on 6 Jun 1759.¹ He was the son of Charles Griffith and Anne Davidge. Basil Griffith died in May 1841 at Fairview, Montgomery County, Maryland, at age 81.¹

     Catherine Griffith was born on 31 May 1732 at Anne Arundel County, Maryland. She was the daughter of Charles Griffith and Catherine Baldwin.

     Charles Griffith married Anne Davidge, daughter of Robert Davidge and Rachel Warfield. Charles Griffith was born on 5 Mar 1719/20 at St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.¹ He was the son of Charles Griffith and Mary Wolden. Charles Griffith died c 1803 at Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
     He left a will as follows:
In the name of God Amen I Charles Griffith of Ann Arundell County being weak of Body but of Sound Disposing mind and memory praises be to Almighty God for the Same do therefore hereby make this my last will and Testament in manner and form following I give my soul in hopes to receive pardon for my sins through the merits of my Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ and my Body I Commit to the Earth to be Burryed by the derection of my Executors hereafter Named.
Item I Give and bequeath to my son Charles Griffith and to his heirs forever all my land lying on the North Side of Severn run where his Building stands.
Item my will is that my land on the South side of the run be Equally divided between my three younger Sons Robert Griffith John Griffith and Basil Griffith to they and and [sic] their heirs forever my will is that my Sons run out the land and marke where it Croses the Brance and run from one Crosing place to the other and Divid from from [sic] the Branch throug the land to the Outermost lines Each one haveing his part Convenient to his Building my will is that my son Bassil have my Mansion house with his part Conevnient thereto
Item I give and Bequeath to my Son Charles Griffith one Negroa Man name Sampson and one name Harry and my Prayr Book which is so mutch over and above his part of my Estate
Item I give to my son Robert Griffith one Negroa man name Dick and one name Joshua which is so much Over and above his part of my Esstae [?]
Item I Give and bequeath to my son John Griffith one Negroa man name Allick and one Woman name Bess Which is so much over and above his part of my Estate
Item I give and Bequeath to my son Bassil Griffith one Negra man name Sam and one Woman name Cate and her youngest Child my Bead and Furniture and my lefthanded Gun and two Cows and Calves and one sow and Calves and one sow and Six piggs Which is so mutch over and above his part of my Estate
Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachil Ridgley One Negroa Woman name Abigail and all her increase and one man name James Which is so mutch over and above her part of my Estae [?]
item I give and Bequeath to my daughter Anne Ridgely One Negroa Sid and all her Increase which is so mutch over and above her part of my estate
Item I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter Henerator [?] Geogehegan One Negroa woman name Minte and all her Increase which is so mutch our and above her part of my Estate
Item I Give and bequeath to my Daugher Elenor Warfield one Negra man name Nathan and Cates daughter Hannah which is so mutch over and above her part of my Estate
Item I Give and Bequeath to my Daugher Margaret Holland one Negroa woman name Mol and all her Increase which is so mutch over and above her part of my Estate
Item I Give and Bequeath to my Daugher Sarah Boon one Negroa Woman name Sue and her son Tom and all her Increase which is so mutch over and above her part of my estae ]?]
item I Give and bequeath to my Grandson Charles Boon one Negroa man name Moses if he lives to age of twenty one years or has lawfull Issue if not he goes to my Daughter Sarah Boon and her heirs Which is his part in full of my Estate
I Give and Bequath all my Resedue of my Personal Esstate after my Just debts and Fneral Charges paid to be Equally Divided Between my Eleven Children shear and share alike part and part alike that each of them have their proportionable [?] part According to Apraisement I do Hereby Appoint -- Constitue and Ordain my loveing Sons Charles Griffith Robert Griffith and son in law Vachil Warfield full and Soul Executors of this my last will and Testament herby Revokeing all former Wills by me made and this only to taken for my last will and Testament Which I hope my Executors will Carefully and Punctuly Observe and Execute without any Commission for their Trouble. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed my Seal this 23 day of August 1803

all Interlineations being made previous to
the Signing and Delivery of these Presents Charles Griffith (SEAL)
Tested by
Richd Marriott
Greenbery Pumphrey
Greenberry Ridgely
------------------------------ END of WILL
On 24 Sept 1803, the three executors and the last two witnesses appeared in Anne Arundel County Court for the probate of the will.
Most of the information in the list of children is taken from Newman², although he does say Rachel married C. Ridgely (rather than Henry) and he omits Achsah Boone who was apparently deceased by 1803. The list of names is supported by the Equity document quoted under Rachel Griffith Ridgely and those indicated as deceased by 1840 have been noted from there.

     Charles Griffith was born on 20 Jan 1693 at St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.¹ He was the son of William Griffith and Sarah MacCubbin. Charles Griffith married Mary Wolden on 29 Aug 1717 at Anne Arundel County, Maryland.² Charles Griffith married Catherine Baldwin b 1728. Charles Griffith died on 6 Oct 1771 at Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at age 78.
     His first wife was Mary (Wolden) Mercer, widow of Jacob Mercer whom she had married on 17 June 1713.³ Capt. Charles married (2nd), in 1727, Catherine Baldwin who was born in 1705 and was a granddaughter of John Baldwin.

Newman quotes from Capt. Charles Griffith's "remarkable 'pocket book' which fortunately has been handed down to the present generation:
"Charles Griffith was married to Mary Mercer, the widow of Jacob, In the year of our Lord on August the 29th 1717.
My son, William Griffith, was born of Mary his mother the fifteenth day [Newman omits the month, but Stevenson says Aug.] 1718, On a Saturday at 4 a Clock in the Morning.
My son, Charles Griffith, was born of Mary his mother the fifth day of March 1719/20. On a Saturday at 6 a Clock at night.
My dafter, Mary Griffith, was born of Mary her mother ye sixteenth day of Janeuary 1721. On a Tuesday about 3 a Clock in the afternoon.
Memorandum. That my wife Mary Griffith Departed this life on the 18 of February 1721. And I give my dafter Mary to my brothear Orlando wife Catherine to norse, who was about a month and 2 days old, and I give her nine pounds a year per agreement for 2 years which I pade and my brother told me, If I would lett her continear longer I should pay no more, only find her clothes which I agreed to, and so she continued.
Charles Griffith
John Griffith son to Charles and Catherine his Wife was borne on a Monday night about 9 a clock. In Ye year of Our Lord One thousand sevven Hundred and twenty eight 1728.
Sarah Griffith dafter to Ditos was borne Ye Thirty-first day of May on a Wednesday at 4 a clock on ye afternoon, in ye Year of our Lord one thousand sevven hundred and thirty-two.
My dear Wife Catherine Griffith, Departed this life on Whitsunday at night about Tenn a clock being the 13 day of May in the Year of our Lord one thousand and thirty three, in the twenty-eight year of her age. The Lord of heaven Receive her Soule.
Captain Charles Griffith departed this life on Sunday the 6 day of October 1771 about three quarters of an hour after five o clock in the Afternoon, 38 years 4 months, and 24 days, after the death of his last wife, in the 78 year of his age.
March ye 23 1777, Mr. Benjamin Williams departed this life and on the 25 of Aprill 1772, John Griffith married the Widow of the said Benjamin, May ye 24 on Tuesday 1774, Mr. John Griffith departed this life aged 45 years 5 months 8 days (by a fall from his horse) and on the 10 September 1774, Thomas Rutland married the widow of the said John."⁴

Capt. Charles Griffith lived in Middle Neck Hundred, on the north side of South River, about 6 miles from Annapolis. He was a vestryman of St. Ann's Parish in 1737, 1738, 1739, 1744, 1745, 1746, 1750, 1758, 1759, and 1760.⁵ He left a will on 10 Apr 1767. It was proved in Anne Arundel County 17 Oct. 1771. Among the bequests were: five shillings to son William; Richardson's Joy, of 50 acres, James Inheritance, of 50 acres, Narrow Creek, of 41 acres, the island on the Severn, and all lands at the head of the Severn called Narrow Neck and negroes went to son Charles; daughter Mary White received personalty; son John was bequeathed the dwelling and plantation called Griffith's Lot. This was to go to the children of Nicholas Worthington if John left no issue.²

     Charles Griffith was born in 1758. He was the son of Charles Griffith and Anne Davidge. Charles Griffith married Elizabeth Greene at Montgomery County, Maryland.¹ Charles Griffith died on 3 Nov 1824.²

     Eleanor Griffith was the daughter of Charles Griffith and Anne Davidge. Eleanor Griffith married Vachel Warfield.^1,2