John Allen Greer

John Allen Greer (1874–1941) was an American politician and attorney. Greer was member of the Tennessee State Senate representing Tennessee's 20th Senate district, composed of Lewis County, Maury County, and Perry County from 1909 to 1911.^[2] During his time in state government he was a prominent advocate of alcohol prohibition.^[1]

John A. Greer
Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 20th district
In office 1909–1911
Preceded by	William B. Greenlaw
Succeeded by	Tenant Brown
Personal details
Born	1874 (1874) Lobelville, Tennessee, US
Died	1941 (aged 66–67) Memphis, Tennessee, US
Resting place	Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Tennessee
Party	Democratic Party (United States)
Spouse	Mary Jones Greer[1]
Children	1
Residence(s)	Dyersburg, Tennessee, US
Alma mater	Cumberland University
Profession	Politician, lawyer