William N. Greer, of Perry County, was born in July, 1840, in Davidson County, Tenn. He assisted his parents on the farm until 1859, when he went to Arkansas and Missouri, where he spent two years. In 1862 he enlisted in the First Arkansas Battery, and served until the cessation of hostilities. He then returned to Perry County, Tenn., and in January, 1867, he and Amanda Dodson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Mrs. Greer was born in Perry County, and became the mother of seven children, six of whom are still living. She died February 22, 1883, and in January, 1886, Mr. Greer united his fortunes with those of Mrs. Huldah (Dille) Kline. Mr. Greer is an F. & A. M., and is independent in his political views, voting rather for the man than the party. His parents, Henry and Harriette (Henry) Greer, were Davidson County Tennesseans. They came to Perry County about 1847, and located on Buffalo River near the present town of Linden. They became the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are living. The father was a farmer, and was tax collecter of Perry County in 1850; served as justice of the peace of his district, and died in 1882; the mother died in 1852.