Geary, Edward R., 1811-1886.

Edward R. Geary, pioneer missionary and educator, was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. He arrived in Oregon in 1851 as a Presbyterian missionary, preaching at Brownsville, Pleasant Grove and Albany, before settling in Eugene in 1875. In 1866, Geary co-founded Albany College, and in 1876 became a regent of the University of Oregon. He served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon and Washington Territory from1859-1861.

From the guide to the Edward R. Geary papers, 1840-1878, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Rev. Edward R. Geary was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. Geary graduated from Jefferson College in 1834 and studied for the seminary at Allegeny Theological College in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. Geary's first appointment as a minister was at Fredericksburg, Ohio. In 1850 Geary was commissioned by the Presbyterian Board of Education and Domestic Missions to travel to Oregon to establish churches and establish a christian academy and college. In 1851 he helped found the Presbytery of Oregon, preached, and gained employment as a U.S. District Court clerk in Yamhill County. From 1853-1855, Geary served as Secretary to Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon and Washington Territory. In 1856 Geary moved to Linn county where he worked as a minister at Corvallis, Calapooia, Brownsville, and Diamond Hill. From 1859-1861 Geary served as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon and Washington. In 1866 he was appointed Linn County Judge, and from 1869-1871 he served as President of Albany College. Geary was instrumental in planning and raising money to found Albany College. In 1875 Geary moved to Eugene, Oregon to work as a minister, and serve as a regent at the University of Oregon. Geary died in 1886.

From the guide to the Administrative Records of Albany College (Oregon) President, Edward R. Geary, 1869-1871, (Lewis & Clark College Special Collections and Archives)

Edward R. Geary (1811-1886), pioneer missionary and educator, was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. He arrived in Oregon in 1851 as a Presbyterian missionary, preaching at Brownsville, Pleasant Grove and Albany, before settling in Eugene in 1875. In 1866, Geary co-founded Albany College, and in 1876 became a regent of the University of Oregon. He served as Oregon Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 1859-1861.

From the description of Report on Spalding Investigation, 1872. (Spokane Public Library). WorldCat record id: 743073079

Edward R. Geary, pioneer missionary and educator, was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. He arrived in Oregon in 1851 as a Presbyterian missionary, preaching at Brownsville, Pleasant Grove and Albany, before settling in Eugene in 1875. In 1866, Geary co-founded Albany College, but in 1876 became a regent of the University of Oregon. He served as Oregon Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 1859-1861.

From the description of Edward R. Geary papers 1847-1876 (bulk 1859-1861). (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 36995909

Edward R. Geary (1811-1886) was a pioneer, missionary and educator. He was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. He arrived in Oregon in 1851 as a Presbyterian missionary, preaching at Brownsville, Pleasant Grove and Albany, before settling in Eugene in 1875. In 1866, Geary co-founded Albany College, and in 1876 became a regent of the University of Oregon. He served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon and Washington Territory from 1859-1861.

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From the guide to the Edward R. Geary letter to John McLellan, April 17, 1851, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)