Looking for info on a Harris Geer/Gear who married 1879 to my relative Martha Radcliff in Benton Co AR. I think they split up right away.
Found in 1880 census Benton Co AR a "Geer Harris" with family wife Mary, children Buck, Boyd, Saphrona, General, Harrison and Arthur.
I think this family may be Harris Geer, with possibly members of other Geer family. I think "wife" Mary is actually widow of General Jackson Geer, and her children Boyd, Sophronia, Andrew (General) and Harris.
I think the "Buck" listed is possibly son of General Jackson from previous marriage, possible full name Thomas Buck or James Buchanan "Buck" who married (1) 1874 to Amanda Francisco and had son Arthur (born ca 1876).?
Found listings for Harris Geer as veteran of Mexican War, also listings for arrest in late 1880s in Arkansas for selling liquor in the Indian Territory.
Curious to put the pieces together for the Gear/Geer families of northern Arkansas.