Thomas Greer

Thomas Greer was the son of Hance and Elizabeth Hall Greer, natives of Ireland.  He became a blacksmith, studying with his brother-in-law in Sewickley, PA.  

In 1830, he married Annie R. Riley, daughter of David and Sarah Riley of Neshannock township, Lawrence Co..  They became the parents of four children:  Sarah A., Elizabeth H., Mary A., and David R.

Rev. Greer was one of the pioneer  preachers of Neshannock Township, and held many positions within the Methodist Episcopal Church. His son David A., followed his footsteps and also became a Methodist preacher.

Rev. Thomas Greer died 10 Apr 1891 at age 83.

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