Henry Sheffie Geyer was a politician, lawyer, and soldier from Missouri. Born in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of John Geyer, saddler of Frederick Town. Geyer was of German descent, his father having come from Prussia. Wikipedia
Born: December 9, 1790, Frederick, MD
Died: March 5, 1859 (age 68 years), St. Louis, MO
Books: A Full and Accurate Report of the Trial of William P. Darnes, on an Indictment Found by the Grand Jury of St. Louis County, at the September Term, 1840, of the Criminal Court of Said County, on a Charge of Manslaughter in the Third Degree, for the Death of Andrew J. Davis ... in the City of St. Louis, on the First of June, 1840, Speech of Hon. H.S. Geyer, of Missouri, on the Kansas Controversy: Delivered in the Senate of the United States, April 7-8, 1856, A Digest of the Laws of Missouri Territory: Comprising: an Elucidation of the Title of the United States to Louisiana:--Constitution of the United States:--treaty of Session:--organic Laws:--laws of Missouri Territory, (alphabetically Arranged):--Spanish Regulations for the Allotment of Lands:--laws of the United States, for Adjusting Title to Lands, &c. : to which are Added a Variety of Forms, Useful to Magistrates, and more
Party: Opposition Party
Previous offices: Senator, MO (1851–1857), Missouri State Representative (1834–1835), and Missouri State Representative (1820–1824)