George Greer: One of the citizens of West Bloomfield Township, who has grown to manhood and usefulness within its bounds, and who is devoted his life to the cultivation of its and the best interest of its people, is George Greer, the supervisor of West Bloomfield Township. He was born in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan, August 30, 1851. He is a son of James and Mary M. (Mosier) Greer. His father was born in England, and came with his parents to America when a young child. They made your home at first in Canada, but when he was sixteen years old the removed to the Empire state. Well yet a young man, our subject’s father came to the Wolverine state and bought a small tract of land in Genesee County. In 1854 he came to Oakland County and settled in West Bloomfield Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. He started in life empty-handed, and left an estate worth $15,000. his political views were in accordance with the principles of the Republican Party. He and his good wife who still survives him, with the parents of eight children, namely; Achsa, Robert, George, Mary J., Ida C., Clara C., James M., And Lillian.

George Greer has made his home in West Bloomfield Township since he was a two-year-old boy. He received a common school education and devoted himself to farm and, remaining at home and working for his father until he was nineteen years of age. After this he began working the home farm on shares. He now owns 178 acres which is part of the old Homestead. He is interested in the advancement of the Republican Party, and in 1889 years elected Supervisor of West Bloomfield Township, to which position he is been reelected each succeeding year. He is an active member of the Patrons of Industry.

Ms. Lucy Cantrell became the wife of George Greer, November 17, 1880. This lady was a resident of white Lake Township, but Waterford Township was her native home. Her parents, Isaac and Betsey (Cheals) Cantrell, were natives of Great Britain, her father having been born in Ireland, and her mother in England. One child only has bring the home of Mr. and Mrs. Greer, a son, Leon J., about whose future cluster the dearest hopes of the admirable couple.