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Curtis J. Greer
April 22, 1922 - June 22, 1993

NAVASOTA - Graveside services for Curtis J. Greer, 71, of Navasota will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Wheat Cemetery in Millican.

Russell Hudson will officiate. Arrangements are by Nobles Funeral Home.

Mr. Greer died at home Tuesday afternoon.

He was born in Wellborn and had lived in Navasota for several years. He was a painter who served in the U.S. military during World War II.

Mr. Greer was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Janelle Greer, on July 10, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Jefferson Greer of Navasota; five daughters, Susan Hibner of North Zulch, Linda McCarty of Capitan, N.M., Nelda Nichols of Navasota, Beverly Russo of Bryan and Billie Jean Brubaker of Houston; a brother, Milton Greer of Bryan; two sisters, Offie Sargeant and Vivian Robertson, both of Austin; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on June 24, 1993)

Curtis married Gladys Marie Welch 19 Jul 1941, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Gladys was born 30 Jan 1925, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; died 18 Dec 2007, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Dec 2007, Reliance Cemetery - Reliance, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. G.M. Shirley

Curtis — Nettie Estelle Andrus. Nettie (daughter of James Houston Andrus and Letha Estelle Coldiron) was born 18 Aug 1927, North Zulch, Madison County, Texas, USA; died 3 Jan 1993, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Jan 1993, Willowhole Cemetery - North Zulch, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. B.J. Greer
2. Deborah Ann Greer was born 7 Aug 1952, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; died 9 Jan 1983, Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Jan 1983, Willowhole Cemetery - North Zulch, Texas, USA.
3. Beverly Kaye Greer was born 21 Jul 1957, North Zulch, Madison County, Texas, USA; died 26 Dec 2008, Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, USA; was buried 28 Dec 2008, Pleasant Hill Cemetery - Benton County, Tennessee, USA.

Curtis — Catherine Janell Wilkinson. Catherine was born 27 May 1938, Pleasanton, Atascosa County, Texas, USA; died 10 Jul 1991, Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Jul 1991, Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. J.B. Greer
2. N.E. Greer

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T. J. Greer

Thomas Jefferson Greer, 90, of 904 Cross St., College Station, died in a local hospital at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Ellis of the Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church will officiate services.

Mr. Greer, a retired farmer, was born Feb. 1, 1875, in the Rock Prairie Community. He was a life-time resident of Brazos County. Mr. Greer was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Second Baptist Church of College Station.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Zennie Greer of College Station; two sons, Milton Greer and Curtis Greer, both of Bryan; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Robertson of College Station and Mrs. M. L. Sargent of Austin; a brother, Aubrey Greer of Navasota; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Bryan Daily Eagle on May 13, 1965)

Thomas married Annie Zeannie German 6 Dec 1911, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Annie (daughter of Nathaniel Napoleon German, Jr. and Martha Catherine Lockley) was born 3 Apr 1888, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA; died 2 Jul 1975, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Jul 1975, College Station Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Zeannie Greer, 87, of 1107 Esther Blvd. in Bryan will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Callaway-Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Mulberry officiating. Burial will follow in College Station City Cemetery.

Mrs. Greer died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was born April 3, 1888 in Brazos County and lived here all her life.

Survivors include two sons, Curtis Greer and Milton Greer, both of Bryan; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Robertson of College Station and Mrs. M.L. Sargent of Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Burkhalter and Mrs. Inez Warren, both of Bryan; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Glen Greer, Fletcher German, Jerry Warren, Lanny Burkhalter, Aubrey Arnold and Joe Biasatti.

(Published in The Bryan Eagle on July 3, 1975)

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Steven Greer, Brazos Civil War Veteran

Steven Greer, who departed this life on Sunday afternoon, December 30th, 1917, was a native of Brazos county, having been born on the north line of Rock Prairie on what is now known as the old Clapp place, December 1st, 1845. He was 72 years and one month of age at the time of his death. He was raised here and went to the war from this county in 1862 and served valiantly under the surrender. He returned here after the close of the war and took up the occupation of farming which he followed all the remainder of his life.

He was married a few months before the close of the war while at home on a furlough to Miss Sarah Ann Martin who resided in Millican, then the principal town of the county. He and his wife made Brazos county their home from the day they were wed and reared their family here. Nine children were born to them, six boys and three girls. All the children are dead except three sons, all of whom are grown with families of their own. One son died in Austin about three weeks ago. He is also survived by his widow who will make her home with her sister, Mrs. T.J. Caywood of this city, spending part of the time with her sons.

Steven Greer was a good man and a good neighbor. He was as kind hearted as a child and liberal to a fault. No man ever went to him for a favor that he did not grant if within his power. He was a member of the Free Baptist church.

The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the old Simms burying ground near his home, in the presence of many of his life-long friends and neighbors.

(Published in The Bryan Weekly Eagle on January 3, 1918)

Stephen married Sarah Ann Martin 16 Feb 1865, Peach Creek, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Monroe Martin and Rhoda Ann Rippy) was born 18 Dec 1843, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; died 16 Aug 1927, Peach Creek, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Aug 1927, Peach Creek Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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FIGHTING FIRE IS FATAL FOR AGED WOMAN

MRS. SARAH GREER, 85, LOSES HER LIFE WHEN FLAMES THREATEN HOME

Funeral Today

BODY IS SEVERELY BURNED AND CHARRED BEFORE HELP IS GIVEN

News of the tragic death of Mrs. Sarah Greer, aged 85 years who was burned to death late Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Avery Greer in the Peach Creek community, reached Bryan this morning. Reports of the sad accident are to the effect that Mrs. Greer, and the other members of the family, who were at home at the time, saw the high, dry grass in the pasture near the house burning, and as the fire increased and was fast getting nearer the house, went out to fight against it. While trying to put out the grass fire, Mrs. Greer's clothing caught fire, and were burned off her, her body also becoming deeply burned and charred. So seriously was the aged woman injured, that she died before a doctor could reach the home.

Deceased has been a resident of Brazos county for more than sixty years, having lived in Bryan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, before the days of the Civil War. Only two sisters and one brother of the once large family survive: Mrs. Tom Caywood, and Mrs. Jane Collard of Bryan and Monroe Martin of Batesville, Texas. Three sons also survive the aged mother: Avery Greer, with whom she made her home, George Greer, and Bud Greer, all of Brazos county.

The body was prepared for burial, and the funeral conducted under the direction of McCulloch-Dansby, funeral directors of Bryan, with interment made at the old Sims cemetery near Millican in the southern part of Brazos county. The hour of the funeral was ten o'clock Wednesday, August 16, and many old time friends and neighbors, who knew and loved the deceased were present to pay the last sad tribute of respect to her memory.

To the bereaved family, and other relatives, sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended in this sad hour of sorrow, because of the tragic death of mother, and grandmother, whose long life has been such a benediction to them, and whose sudden death brings them such untold grief.

(Published in The Eagle on August 17, 1927)

Nathaniel married Martha Catherine Lockley 28 Apr 1887, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Martha (daughter of Robert Hampton Lockler and Martha Caroline Thompson) was born 20 Aug 1863, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 10 Nov 1935, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Nov 1935, Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Pioneer Woman Of This County Is Buried Today

Mrs. Martha Katherine German, aged 72 years, 2 months and 10 days, died Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at her home near College Station. A resident of Brazos county for the past 62 years, Mrs. German was one of its early settlers. She was a native Texan, born in Burleson county Aug. 20, 1863.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters: F. N. German of Wellborn; John German of Houston; Mrs. W. D. Burkhalter of College Station and Mrs. J. F. Gree of Rock Prairie. One sister also survives her, Mrs. Sallie Ross of College Station.

The funeral services were held from her late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. P. Brown of Bryan, in charge. Interment was made in the old Millican cemetery where other members of the family sleep. McCulloch-Dansby were in charge of all funeral arrangements.

(Published in The Bryan Eagle on November 11, 1935)

William married Jane L. Griffith 7 Dec 1843, Cornersville, Tippah County, Mississippi, USA. Jane (daughter of Ralph Griffith and Rosannah Dye) was born 20 Nov 1827; died bet. 1860-1870, Brazos County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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William Monroe Martin (1822-1861) fought and died in the First Battle of Manassas, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, during the American Civil War on July 21, 1861 in Prince William County, Virginia, USA.

William — Rhoda Ann Rippy. Rhoda was born 14 Feb 1820, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA; died 7 May 1902, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 May 1902, Bryan City Cemetery - Bryan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Rhoda Ann Martin, age 82 years, 2 months and 23 days, died yesterday at 7:30 a.m., in this city at the home of her son-in-law Mr. T.J. Caywood. Mrs. Martin had been a resident of Bryan ever since the town was established, coming here from Millican with the advent of the railroad. She came to Texas in 1848 with her husband, Mr. W.R. Martin, who was killed at the first battle at Manassas in the civil war. She leaves two sons and four daughters, namely, Mr. Polk Martin, of Kurten, Mr. Monroe Martin, of Batesville, Davilla county, Texas, Mrs. Stephen Greer, of Peach Creek, Brazos county, Mrs. J.C. Davis, Mrs. Jane Collard and Mrs. Bettie A. Caywood, all of this city. All of her children were raised in Brazos county and all married in the county except Mr. Polk Martin. Mrs. Martin was a life long christian, and the many friends of the family will read with sorrow of her death.

The funeral will be this morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Caywood. Interment will be at the city cemetery in Bryan.

(Published in The Bryan Eagle on May 8, 1902)

Nathaniel married Rebecca Jane Tillman 14 Dec 1837, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA. Rebecca was born 18 Oct 1820, Mississippi, USA; died 24 Apr 1880, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried , Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Martha Caroline Thompson. Martha (daughter of William Thompson and Louisiana Pitman) was born 1828, South Carolina, USA; died 13 Apr 1898, Deanville, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Apr 1898, Chriesman Chapel Cemetery - Deanville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Martha Lockler aged 78 years, an old resident of Burleson county died at the home of S. M. Gibson, near Deanville, Wednesday night about 9 o'clock. Mrs. Lockler was well known and leaves quite a large family. She was buried at Chriesman Chapel yesterday evening.

(Published in The Caldwell News-Chronicle on April 15, 1898)