Ferdinand August Geiger

Ferdinand August Geiger (October 15, 1867 – July 31, 1939) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Ferdinand August Geiger
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
In office March 20, 1912 – May 22, 1939
Appointed by	William Howard Taft
Preceded by	Joseph V. Quarles
Succeeded by	F. Ryan Duffy
Personal details
Born	Ferdinand August Geiger (1867-10-15)October 15, 1867 Cassville, Wisconsin
Died	July 31, 1939(1939-07-31) (aged 71)
Resting place	Cassville, Wisconsin

Education and career

Born in Cassville, Wisconsin, Geiger was in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1888 to 1912.^[1]

Federal judicial service

On February 19, 1912, Geiger was nominated by President William Howard Taft^[2] to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin vacated by Judge Joseph V. Quarles.^[1] Geiger was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 20, 1912, and received his commission the same day.^[1] Geiger served in that capacity until his retirement on May 22, 1939, due to poor health.^[2] He died on July 31, 1939,^[1] and was buried in Cassville.^[2]