He bought from King George III 195 acres of land in Bedford Co., Virginia - north side of Stanton River - for 20 shillings - July 05, 1774 - Signed by Lord Dunmore Lt. Governor.
WILL OF AQUILLA GREER FROM GREENE CO., GA, WILLS (Page 19)
Will Books A & BPage 101 STATE OF GEORGIA, GREENE COUNTY. Aquilla Greer, 8 April 1790, will. To wife Elizabeth Greer all my negroes. my livestock of horses, hogs, cattle, together with household and kitchen furniture during her lifetime and after her death to be sold to the highest bidder.
To grandchildren, heirs of my deceased son, Aquila Greer, 5 Pounds apiece when they come of age. Rest of money divided equally amongst all my children Sary Haynes; James Greer; William Greer; Elizabeth Starkey; Vinson Greer; Delia Haynes; and Asel Greer. Sons James and William executors. Wit. John Aikens, Thomas Caul and Will Greer. Recorded 6 November 1790. William Phillips R.P. G.C.
Page 102 STATE OF GEORGIA, GREENE COUNTY. Record of inventory and appraisment estate of Aquilla Greer, deceased
1 negro named Massaw $60.00 1 negro named Susanna $ 35.00 1 negro named Cloe $35.00
1 negro named Richard $40.00 1 negro named Leonard $40.00 1 negro named Peter $75.00Additional information Greene Co., GA, Courthouse Records (GA Archives Microfilm 33/36) extracted in looseleaf notebooks housed at the Thomasville, GA, library, indicates that Aquilla Greer's will was proved October 20, 1790.
Will extract also found here GEORGIA REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS, SAILORS, PATRIOTS AND DECENDANTS - VOL. II (Carter), Published by Georgia Pioneers Publications, Albany, GA, 1977.