Henry S. Geyer
Henry S. Geyer | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Missouri | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hart Benton |
| Succeeded by | Trusten Polk |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1820-1824 1834-1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Sheffie Geyer December 9, 1790 Frederick, Maryland |
| Died | March 5, 1859 (aged 68) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Political party | Whig, Opposition |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1813-1815 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 36th Regiment-Maryland Infantry |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Henry Sheffie Geyer (December 9, 1790 – March 5, 1859) 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.