Clarence Samuel Greer
In the old homestead in which he now resides, in the village of Magnolia, across the line in Carroll County, Clarence S. Greer was ushered
into the world on the 8th of July, 1852, being a son of William H. and Charity Margaret (Elson) Greer, of whose five children his is the
eldest of the four surviving, the others being William H. and Richard E., who are individually mentioned elsewhere;  and Margaret A., who
is the wife of Charles E. Beck, Massillon, Stark County, where he is engaged in the banking business.

Clarence S. Greer was reared in his native town and received his early business training under the effective direction of his able father,
while his educational discipline was gained in the public schools of Magnolia.  He continued to assist in the management and work of his
father's store until two years after his marriage, which had been solemnized in 1882, and then removed to a farm of one hundred and
seventy-five acres, one mile north of Magnolia, the property belonging to his mother.  Here he continued to be actively and successfully
engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-growing until the death of his father, when he moved to Magnolia and soon afterward effected
the establishment of a private banking business, under the firm name of William H. Greer's Sons, his brother being associated with him,
while the enterprise is specifically designated as the Bank of Magnolia.

The bank was organized in November 1899, while it is recognized as one of the solid and ably conducted financial institutions of the county
and its business is constantly expanding in scope and importance.  In April 1902, Clarence S. Greer became associated with Wallen M.
Beatty in the organization of the Greer-Beatty Clay Company, and they now have in operation a fine modern plant in which are
manufactured hollow building blocks and fire brick.  They have recourse to beds of a very superior quality of flint clay on grounds owned
and controlled by the firm, and thus have facilities which excel those of the greater number of concerns engaged in a similar line of
enterprise in the state.  Mr. Greer is a popular and valued citizen of Magnolia, of which he is at the present time mayor, giving an intelligent
and thoroughly business like administration of municipal affairs.  In politics he has ever accorded a stanch adherence to the Republican
party, but his office-seeking proclivities are noticeable only from their absence.  Fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias.

On the 7th of September, 1882, Mr. Greer was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Cable, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio,
being a daughter of David Cable, a prominent and influential farmer of that county, residing one mile north of Sandyville, and of this union
have been born three children,  Ada B.,  Mary E.,  and Richard C.  The Greer family, as may be inferred, is one of prominence in the social
as well as the industrial life of this community, and the family homestead, which is occupied by Clarence S. and his family, has long been
known as a center of gracious hospitality.

According to the 1880 Cenus, Clarence was listed as a school teacher at the age of 27.
Bank of Magnolia
Established 1899
Photo date est. early 1900's.
Initially named Bank of
Magnolia, WM. H. Greer's Son's
Pictured in photo L to R:
Richard Elson Greer, unknown,
William Harkness Greer, Jr.