Biographical Sketch of Jerome B. Greer, Esq., Johnson County, Missouri
Simpson Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

JEROME B. GREER, ESQ.,

a farmer and stock raiser, was born in Johnson county, Missouri,
February, 1851.  Reared and educated in his native county, and at the
State University, located at Columbia.  Commenced business for himself
in 1875, engaging in farming and stock raising.  The latter he has found
to be the most lucrative.  His large farm of 768 acres of choice land,
lying in Simpson township, Johnson county, is nearly all covered with
blue grass.  His fine residence, standing on a high elevation, from
which nearly every acre of his beautiful farm can be seen. From his
house a large portion of eastern Johnson county can be seen.  The house
is substantial and two stories.  Mr. Greer is a gentleman of fine
business habits, moral, honest and accommodating.  His eye is ever
open to business, and his heart for suffering humanity.   He raises
cattle, mules and hogs, and does a large business in the way of shipping
stock.  Although a young man, he is favorably known in all the stock
markets of the west as an honorable, upright and practical dealer.  Mr.
Greer was married September 27, 1881, to Miss Virginia L. Thornton, of
Grover township, the daughter of Wm. Thornton, Esq.  She is a worthy and
accomplished lady, fine taste and domestic habits.  Mr. Greer is an
influential member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.  Postoffice
address, Aullville, Missouri.


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