Biographical Sketch of Stephen Geiger, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Stephen Geiger was born in the Province of Wurtemberg, Germany, on
December 25, 1838, and came to this country in 1852, settling in
Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  He came to St. Joseph, Missouri, on
June 16, 1858, and immediately commenced the dairy business and con-
tinued in it for five years, when he engaged in the dry goods and
grocery business and this he has since followed.  In 1862, he was
awarded a contract to furnish the army hospital with milk and other
articles, which he continued for two years, to the great satisfaction
of the government.  He has always been a true Union man and a Repub-
lican, but was so reasonable in his views that he has always main-
tained an honorable position with those who differ from him in their
political views.  Mr. Geiger began business very poor, but by great
energy, enterprise and economy he has accumulated a fine property
and enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire community.  His
education was very limited, but he has closely applied himself and
is a scholarly business man.  He was elected councilman from the 
First Ward in 1880, and a better and safer officer for the proper
care of a city could not be found.  He is a self made man and his 
life has been a success.  He married Nanie A. Carroll, in this city
January 10, 1860.  They have five children:  Delia, William H., Emma,
Veta and Ole.

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