Isaac Wheeler Geer
Deceased Person
1873 – 1953
Who was Isaac Wheeler Geer?
Isaac Wheeler Geer was a prominent railroad executive who served as General Manager of the Southwestern Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, based in St. Louis. He is best known for his involvement in labor disputes with railroad unions.
After graduating from Phillips Academy, Andover, Isaac attended Yale, earning several awards in science and mathematics. He served as editor of the Yale Scientific Monthly. Upon graduating Isaac W. Geer began his career as an engineer on several major rail lines through the Midwest. By 1906, he had become Superintendent of the Logansport division, covering Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and St. Louis. In 1920, Isaac was promoted to General Manager.
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- Born
- 1873
- Children
- Education
- Yale University
- Died
- Jun 20, 1953
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on July 23, 2013
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