Ferdinand August Geiger (October 15, 1867 – July 31, 1939) was a

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of the

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Education and career

Born in Cassville,

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, Geiger was in private practice in

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, Wisconsin from 1888 to 1912.

Federal judicial service

On February 19, 1912, Geiger was nominated by President

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to a seat on the

vacated by Judge Joseph V. Quarles. Geiger was confirmed by the

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on March 20, 1912, and received his commission the same day. Geiger served in that capacity until his retirement on May 22, 1939, due to poor health. He died on July 31, 1939, and was buried in Cassville.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Geiger, Ferdinand August 1867 births 1939 deaths People from Cassville, Wisconsin Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin United States district court judges appointed by William Howard Taft