George W. Geddes

George Washington Geddes (July 16, 1824 – November 9, 1892) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio for four terms from 1879 to 1887.

Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Geddes attended the common schools.

Married Nancy Lennon of Ashland County, Ohio in 1848, and had three sons, Samuel, James and George.

[1] Geddes was a trustee of Ohio Wesleyan University and Mount Union College.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress