Son of Valentin GEIGER (buried in the same plot) and of Anna Maria GREIDENWEIS Geiger (burial as yet unknown) and husband of Félonise Céline ("Celina") LEVY Geiger, whom he married in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on 18 July 1867, and with whom he had several children, above all:
— William Henry Patrick GEIGER Sr. (buried in the same plot) and
— Dr. Jacob Casson GEIGER (buried in the Morse Family Mausoleum of Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Sagadahoc, ME).
In addition, he was the father of several children who did not live long after birth including Jacob GEIGER (Oct. 1879-Oct. 1879, burial unknown), Emma Oralie GEIGER (02 Oct. 1880-08 Oct. 1880, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA) and James Edward GEIGER (04 April 1884-09 April 1884, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA).
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Translation of the original (Latin) birth record of Johann Jacob GEIGER:
In the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty-five, on the thirtieth day of October, was born and the following day baptized the legitimate son of Valentin Geiger, carpenter/wheelwright in Göcklingen, and of Anna Maria née Greidenweis, Catholic married couple, to whom the name Johann(es) Jacob was given. Godfather was Ulrich Greidenweis [maternal uncle of the child], blacksmith. Here signs Kettner, pastor in Göcklingen [a village near Landau, Rheinpfalz, (at that time) Kingdom of Bavaria].
[signatures] Valentin Geiger, Ulrich Greidenweis
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At the time of his immigration to Louisiana in the 1850's, the place of his birth (the village of Göcklingen bei Landau) belonged to the Kingdom of Bavaria.
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Obituary taken from the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 10 June 1907:
DEATHS:
GEIGER - At the family residence on Second Street, Alexandria, La., on Sunday, June 9th, 1907, at 11:35 a.m., Jacob Geiger, Sr., aged 62 years. The deceased has been in ill health for several months, and the end was not entirely unexpected. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his demise.
Mr. Geiger was born in Landow [sic], Bavaria, Germany, on November [sic] 30, 1845, and came to America in 1855. At the age of twelve years he went to work in the large drug establishment of the late Dr. Henry St. John, and by earnest application to business, and by hard study, he became an efficient druggist. He went into business for himself in 1880, and conducted same until the day of his death. In 1867 he married Miss Celena [sic] Levy, who has been a noble and devoted help mate ever since their union. They were the parents of two sons, Jacob Casson Geiger, who survives his father, and Henry Geiger, who died only a few years ago [sic].
The deceased was identified among the leading business men of the city of Alexandria for the past quarter of a century. He was prominent in all of the organizations for the betterment of the city until his health forbade his taking part in them. He was a member of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and had his life insured in both orders. These orders will participate in the funeral services.
To the bereaved family Town Talk extends heartfelt condolences.
The funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. Dr. John Gray, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery [sic] in Pineville.
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From the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 11 June 1907:
FUNERAL OF JACOB GEIGER
The funeral of Jacob Geiger, which was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, was the largest that has been seen in the city for years. It was a just and fitting tribute to an old citizen. The time honored custom of closing the stores, that is so appropriate on such an occasion, was observed, and the city bell was tolled as the procession left the residence and filed its way across the river. As the last of the long line of vehicles was leaving the Pineville end of the bridge, the hearse was entering Rapides Cemetery.
The members of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, headed the procession, followed by many of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Then came the druggists of the city, who closed their places of business to do honor to their deceased brother. There were large numbers of citizens walking, as well as the long line of carriages. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Wm. Hill, T.C. Wheadon, Major F. Seip, Jos. Levin, J. N. Kramer, Will O'Shee.
The impressive and beautiful burial service of the Episcopal Church was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Gray, Rector of Christ Church. At the grave the burial service of the Knights of Pythias was read by Mr. W. B. Nachman. The grave in which rests this big hearted and highly respected citizen, is in a beautiful spot in the Rapides Cemetery, among the beautiful oaks that shade a lot of that portion of the old burying ground.
— William Henry Patrick GEIGER Sr. (buried in the same plot) and
— Dr. Jacob Casson GEIGER (buried in the Morse Family Mausoleum of Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Sagadahoc, ME).
In addition, he was the father of several children who did not live long after birth including Jacob GEIGER (Oct. 1879-Oct. 1879, burial unknown), Emma Oralie GEIGER (02 Oct. 1880-08 Oct. 1880, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA) and James Edward GEIGER (04 April 1884-09 April 1884, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA).
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Translation of the original (Latin) birth record of Johann Jacob GEIGER:
In the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty-five, on the thirtieth day of October, was born and the following day baptized the legitimate son of Valentin Geiger, carpenter/wheelwright in Göcklingen, and of Anna Maria née Greidenweis, Catholic married couple, to whom the name Johann(es) Jacob was given. Godfather was Ulrich Greidenweis [maternal uncle of the child], blacksmith. Here signs Kettner, pastor in Göcklingen [a village near Landau, Rheinpfalz, (at that time) Kingdom of Bavaria].
[signatures] Valentin Geiger, Ulrich Greidenweis
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At the time of his immigration to Louisiana in the 1850's, the place of his birth (the village of Göcklingen bei Landau) belonged to the Kingdom of Bavaria.
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Obituary taken from the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 10 June 1907:
DEATHS:
GEIGER - At the family residence on Second Street, Alexandria, La., on Sunday, June 9th, 1907, at 11:35 a.m., Jacob Geiger, Sr., aged 62 years. The deceased has been in ill health for several months, and the end was not entirely unexpected. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his demise.
Mr. Geiger was born in Landow [sic], Bavaria, Germany, on November [sic] 30, 1845, and came to America in 1855. At the age of twelve years he went to work in the large drug establishment of the late Dr. Henry St. John, and by earnest application to business, and by hard study, he became an efficient druggist. He went into business for himself in 1880, and conducted same until the day of his death. In 1867 he married Miss Celena [sic] Levy, who has been a noble and devoted help mate ever since their union. They were the parents of two sons, Jacob Casson Geiger, who survives his father, and Henry Geiger, who died only a few years ago [sic].
The deceased was identified among the leading business men of the city of Alexandria for the past quarter of a century. He was prominent in all of the organizations for the betterment of the city until his health forbade his taking part in them. He was a member of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and had his life insured in both orders. These orders will participate in the funeral services.
To the bereaved family Town Talk extends heartfelt condolences.
The funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. Dr. John Gray, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery [sic] in Pineville.
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From the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 11 June 1907:
FUNERAL OF JACOB GEIGER
The funeral of Jacob Geiger, which was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, was the largest that has been seen in the city for years. It was a just and fitting tribute to an old citizen. The time honored custom of closing the stores, that is so appropriate on such an occasion, was observed, and the city bell was tolled as the procession left the residence and filed its way across the river. As the last of the long line of vehicles was leaving the Pineville end of the bridge, the hearse was entering Rapides Cemetery.
The members of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, headed the procession, followed by many of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Then came the druggists of the city, who closed their places of business to do honor to their deceased brother. There were large numbers of citizens walking, as well as the long line of carriages. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Wm. Hill, T.C. Wheadon, Major F. Seip, Jos. Levin, J. N. Kramer, Will O'Shee.
The impressive and beautiful burial service of the Episcopal Church was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Gray, Rector of Christ Church. At the grave the burial service of the Knights of Pythias was read by Mr. W. B. Nachman. The grave in which rests this big hearted and highly respected citizen, is in a beautiful spot in the Rapides Cemetery, among the beautiful oaks that shade a lot of that portion of the old burying ground.
Son of Valentin GEIGER (buried in the same plot) and of Anna Maria GREIDENWEIS Geiger (burial as yet unknown) and husband of Félonise Céline ("Celina") LEVY Geiger, whom he married in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on 18 July 1867, and with whom he had several children, above all:
— William Henry Patrick GEIGER Sr. (buried in the same plot) and
— Dr. Jacob Casson GEIGER (buried in the Morse Family Mausoleum of Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Sagadahoc, ME).
In addition, he was the father of several children who did not live long after birth including Jacob GEIGER (Oct. 1879-Oct. 1879, burial unknown), Emma Oralie GEIGER (02 Oct. 1880-08 Oct. 1880, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA) and James Edward GEIGER (04 April 1884-09 April 1884, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA).
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Translation of the original (Latin) birth record of Johann Jacob GEIGER:
In the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty-five, on the thirtieth day of October, was born and the following day baptized the legitimate son of Valentin Geiger, carpenter/wheelwright in Göcklingen, and of Anna Maria née Greidenweis, Catholic married couple, to whom the name Johann(es) Jacob was given. Godfather was Ulrich Greidenweis [maternal uncle of the child], blacksmith. Here signs Kettner, pastor in Göcklingen [a village near Landau, Rheinpfalz, (at that time) Kingdom of Bavaria].
[signatures] Valentin Geiger, Ulrich Greidenweis
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At the time of his immigration to Louisiana in the 1850's, the place of his birth (the village of Göcklingen bei Landau) belonged to the Kingdom of Bavaria.
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Obituary taken from the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 10 June 1907:
DEATHS:
GEIGER - At the family residence on Second Street, Alexandria, La., on Sunday, June 9th, 1907, at 11:35 a.m., Jacob Geiger, Sr., aged 62 years. The deceased has been in ill health for several months, and the end was not entirely unexpected. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his demise.
Mr. Geiger was born in Landow [sic], Bavaria, Germany, on November [sic] 30, 1845, and came to America in 1855. At the age of twelve years he went to work in the large drug establishment of the late Dr. Henry St. John, and by earnest application to business, and by hard study, he became an efficient druggist. He went into business for himself in 1880, and conducted same until the day of his death. In 1867 he married Miss Celena [sic] Levy, who has been a noble and devoted help mate ever since their union. They were the parents of two sons, Jacob Casson Geiger, who survives his father, and Henry Geiger, who died only a few years ago [sic].
The deceased was identified among the leading business men of the city of Alexandria for the past quarter of a century. He was prominent in all of the organizations for the betterment of the city until his health forbade his taking part in them. He was a member of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and had his life insured in both orders. These orders will participate in the funeral services.
To the bereaved family Town Talk extends heartfelt condolences.
The funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. Dr. John Gray, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery [sic] in Pineville.
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From the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 11 June 1907:
FUNERAL OF JACOB GEIGER
The funeral of Jacob Geiger, which was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, was the largest that has been seen in the city for years. It was a just and fitting tribute to an old citizen. The time honored custom of closing the stores, that is so appropriate on such an occasion, was observed, and the city bell was tolled as the procession left the residence and filed its way across the river. As the last of the long line of vehicles was leaving the Pineville end of the bridge, the hearse was entering Rapides Cemetery.
The members of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, headed the procession, followed by many of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Then came the druggists of the city, who closed their places of business to do honor to their deceased brother. There were large numbers of citizens walking, as well as the long line of carriages. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Wm. Hill, T.C. Wheadon, Major F. Seip, Jos. Levin, J. N. Kramer, Will O'Shee.
The impressive and beautiful burial service of the Episcopal Church was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Gray, Rector of Christ Church. At the grave the burial service of the Knights of Pythias was read by Mr. W. B. Nachman. The grave in which rests this big hearted and highly respected citizen, is in a beautiful spot in the Rapides Cemetery, among the beautiful oaks that shade a lot of that portion of the old burying ground.
— William Henry Patrick GEIGER Sr. (buried in the same plot) and
— Dr. Jacob Casson GEIGER (buried in the Morse Family Mausoleum of Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Sagadahoc, ME).
In addition, he was the father of several children who did not live long after birth including Jacob GEIGER (Oct. 1879-Oct. 1879, burial unknown), Emma Oralie GEIGER (02 Oct. 1880-08 Oct. 1880, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA) and James Edward GEIGER (04 April 1884-09 April 1884, burial in an unmarked grave in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides, LA).
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Translation of the original (Latin) birth record of Johann Jacob GEIGER:
In the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty-five, on the thirtieth day of October, was born and the following day baptized the legitimate son of Valentin Geiger, carpenter/wheelwright in Göcklingen, and of Anna Maria née Greidenweis, Catholic married couple, to whom the name Johann(es) Jacob was given. Godfather was Ulrich Greidenweis [maternal uncle of the child], blacksmith. Here signs Kettner, pastor in Göcklingen [a village near Landau, Rheinpfalz, (at that time) Kingdom of Bavaria].
[signatures] Valentin Geiger, Ulrich Greidenweis
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At the time of his immigration to Louisiana in the 1850's, the place of his birth (the village of Göcklingen bei Landau) belonged to the Kingdom of Bavaria.
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Obituary taken from the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 10 June 1907:
DEATHS:
GEIGER - At the family residence on Second Street, Alexandria, La., on Sunday, June 9th, 1907, at 11:35 a.m., Jacob Geiger, Sr., aged 62 years. The deceased has been in ill health for several months, and the end was not entirely unexpected. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his demise.
Mr. Geiger was born in Landow [sic], Bavaria, Germany, on November [sic] 30, 1845, and came to America in 1855. At the age of twelve years he went to work in the large drug establishment of the late Dr. Henry St. John, and by earnest application to business, and by hard study, he became an efficient druggist. He went into business for himself in 1880, and conducted same until the day of his death. In 1867 he married Miss Celena [sic] Levy, who has been a noble and devoted help mate ever since their union. They were the parents of two sons, Jacob Casson Geiger, who survives his father, and Henry Geiger, who died only a few years ago [sic].
The deceased was identified among the leading business men of the city of Alexandria for the past quarter of a century. He was prominent in all of the organizations for the betterment of the city until his health forbade his taking part in them. He was a member of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and had his life insured in both orders. These orders will participate in the funeral services.
To the bereaved family Town Talk extends heartfelt condolences.
The funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. Dr. John Gray, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery [sic] in Pineville.
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From the Alexandria Daily Town Talk of 11 June 1907:
FUNERAL OF JACOB GEIGER
The funeral of Jacob Geiger, which was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, was the largest that has been seen in the city for years. It was a just and fitting tribute to an old citizen. The time honored custom of closing the stores, that is so appropriate on such an occasion, was observed, and the city bell was tolled as the procession left the residence and filed its way across the river. As the last of the long line of vehicles was leaving the Pineville end of the bridge, the hearse was entering Rapides Cemetery.
The members of Alexandria Lodge No. 33, Knights of Pythias, headed the procession, followed by many of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Then came the druggists of the city, who closed their places of business to do honor to their deceased brother. There were large numbers of citizens walking, as well as the long line of carriages. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Wm. Hill, T.C. Wheadon, Major F. Seip, Jos. Levin, J. N. Kramer, Will O'Shee.
The impressive and beautiful burial service of the Episcopal Church was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Gray, Rector of Christ Church. At the grave the burial service of the Knights of Pythias was read by Mr. W. B. Nachman. The grave in which rests this big hearted and highly respected citizen, is in a beautiful spot in the Rapides Cemetery, among the beautiful oaks that shade a lot of that portion of the old burying ground.
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