John Alexander Greer

John Alexander Greer
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	(1802-07-18)July 18, 1802 Shelbyville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	July 4, 1855(1855-07-04) (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.