Edward A. Geary
Edward A. Geary | |
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Oregon state legislator Edward Geary, 1950 | |
| 47th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1955–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Rudie Wilhelm, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Pat Dooley |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office 1949–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Rose M. Poole |
| Succeeded by | John L. Kerbow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1892 Medford, Oregon |
| Died | October 19, 1974 (aged 82) Clackamas, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Farmer |
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Edward Andrew Geary (June 16, 1892 – October 19, 1974) was an American politician and farmer from the state of Oregon. He was a Republican who served eight years in the Oregon House of Representatives. In the house, Geary represented a large rural district in southern Oregon. He served as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1955 legislative session. He also served as acting governor of Oregon for several brief periods in the mid-1950s.