John Alexander Greer | |
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| 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office December 21, 1847 – December 22, 1851 | |
| Governor | George Tyler Wood Peter Hansborough Bell |
| Preceded by | Albert Clinton Horton |
| Succeeded by | James W. Henderson |
| 12th Secretary of Treasury of the Republic of Texas | |
| In office July 1845 – 1846 | |
| President | Anson Jones |
| Preceded by | William Beck Ochiltree |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| President pro tempore of the Republic of Texas Senate | |
| In office November 1, 1841 – June 28, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Anson Jones |
| Succeeded by | Legislature abolished |
| Republic of Texas Senator from San Augustine | |
| In office April 9, 1838 – June 28, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Henry William Augustine |
| Succeeded by | Legislature abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1802 Shelbyville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 1855 (aged 52) San Augustine, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greer Cemetery, Ironosa, Texas, U.S. or Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Adeline Minerva Orten
(m. 1836; died 1843) |
John Alexander Greer (July 18, 1802 – July 4, 1855) was an American politician who served as the second lieutenant governor of Texas from 1847 to 1851 under Governors George T. Wood and Peter H. Bell. He was also the twelfth and final Secretary of Treasury of the Republic of Texas during Anson Jones' presidency. Greer County, Oklahoma, once claimed by Texas, is named in his honor.