Robert R. (R.R.) Greer Candidate

Born: May 10, 1842
Hemmingford, Quebec
Huntingdon County
Canada
Resided: Lanesboro, Minnesota
Fillmore County
Death: November 1, 1916
Gender: Man
Occupation: Dry goods merchant
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 02 (1883-1885).
Notes: Greer was the father of State Representative Herbert L. Greer (HD 37 (1927-1929) and State Representative Harry M. Greer (HD 01, 1949). Greer came to the United States in 1855 locating at Decorah, Iowa. He moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1863 and then to Lanesboro in 1868.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1916-MN-024459). United States Census, 1880.
Photo of Robert R. Greer
Photo of Robert R. Greer
Levang's Weekly, November 9, 1916 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1882 State House, District 02 General Republican 2,067 11.82% Won