Title
Dr. Henry Verias Westmoreland
Subject
First medical doctor in Greer.
Birth Date
April 15, 1843
Death Date
June 4, 1909
Occupation
medical doctor
Biographical Text
Dr. Henry Verias Westmoreland was Greer's first medical doctor. He began practicing in Greer around 1870. One of Greer's first landowners, Dr. Westmoreland owned several acres of land in the area that is now Poinsett Street (which was originally named Emma Avenue, after his wife). His home was at 300 West Poinsett, and is now the home of Wood Mortuary.
Henry Westmoreland married Emma Ann Cunningham. Their daughter, Leila Westmoreland, married Theron Earle Cunningham.
Dr. Westmoreland is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Greer.
Henry Westmoreland married Emma Ann Cunningham. Their daughter, Leila Westmoreland, married Theron Earle Cunningham.
Dr. Westmoreland is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Greer.