Background
Greer, Alton Andrew was born on October 30, 1904 in Equality, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Martha Ann (Elliott) Greer.
Greer, Alton Andrew was born on October 30, 1904 in Equality, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Martha Ann (Elliott) Greer.
Bachelor of Education, Southern Illinois University, 1934. Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1940. Postgraduate, Indiana University.
Postgraduate, University Missouri. Studies in law, University Iowa Extension.
Teacher public schools, Illinois, 1927—1960. Sole practice Junction and Shawneetown, since 1947. State's attorney County of Gallatin, 1948—1952, 1956—1960, 1962—1972.
Assistant attorney general State of Illinois, 1961—1962. Self-employed farmer Gallatin County.
President board trustees Village of Junction. Justice of peace Gold Hill Township, Gallatin County. Past long-term selective service adviser.
Member of Illinois State Bar Association.
Married Orpha Jane Lynch. Children: Elizabeth Ann Ridgeway, Mary Jane Mossman, William Daniel, Charlotte Mae Dietz, James Franklin.