William C. Greer

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William C. Greer
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Harford County district
In office
1967–1974
Personal details
Born Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 77)
Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBel Air Memorial Gardens
Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseMary Patricia Short
Children8
Alma mater University of Maryland

William C. Greer (died August 6, 2001) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1967 to 1974.

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Early life

William C. Greer was born in Churchville, Maryland, to Annie Ethel (née Osborne) and Grover Cleveland Greer. He graduated from Bel Air High School, Mercersburg Academy and the University of Maryland. He played football with the Maryland Terrapins under Bear Bryant. He won the MacDonald Trophy. He was also part of the boxing and track teams. [1]

Career

Greer served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1967 to 1974. [2]

Greer owned Greer Transportation Company in Bel Air, Maryland. He also worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. [1]

Personal life

Greer married Mary Patricia Short. They had four sons and four daughters, William C. Jr., Michael, Timothy, John, Betsy, Patty, Marianne, Peggy. [1] In retirement, Greer moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [1] Greer founded a semi-pro football team and a Little League Team. He helped develop the Fair Hill Equestrian Center. [1]

Greer died on August 6, 2001, at the age of 77, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson, Maryland. [1] He was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "William Greer, 77, Businessman". Lancaster New Era. August 11, 2001. p. 7. Retrieved January 9, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Greer, William C." The Baltimore Sun . August 11, 2001. p. 21. Retrieved January 9, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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