JOSEPH GREER OBITUARY, 3 January 1913 Submitted June 2001 by Shirley Brier (msb@mindspring.com), copyright 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- KSGENWEB INTERNET GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In keeping with the KSGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Any other use, including publication, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission by electronic, mechanical, or other means requires the written approval of the file's author. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Kincaid Dispatch Kincaid, Anderson, Kansas Friday, January 3, 1913 pg. 1 col. 3. Joseph Greer It is with much sorrow that we are called upon to amnnounce the death of Joseph Greer, which occurred at his home near Selma, last Sunday, following an illness of several months. Deceased was widely known in this section, was a good man and a Christian, a faithful husband and father, and his death is very much regretted by many friends, and those left bereaved have the sympathy of the community. Joseph Greer was born in Loren county, Ohio, February 2, 1836, and departed this life December 29, 1912, aged 76 years, 10 months and 27 days. His parents moved to near New Castle, Pa., when he was about a year old. In his young manhood he returned to Ohio, where he was united in marriage with Lizzie Benson in 1860. His wife died two years later, leaving two children. In 1865 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mahala Cheeseman, and to this union ten children were born, five girls and five boys, all of whom with their mother survive him. He is survived by his wife, eleven children, one step-daughter, 31 grand children, and 7 great grand children. He served the Union in the Cival war, he being the first of his company to volunteer. He enlisted in Company G, First Virginia Calvary, and was wounded in the Battle of Bull Run in 1861. Six of his brothers also served their country, two of whom never returned. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Selma, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Ermey, which were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. All of his children were present at the funeral. At the close of the services at the church the remains were brought to the Kincaid cemetery and interred.