Andrew G. Geishecker
Andrew G. Geishecker (1904-1974) was an American judge.
Personal life[edit]
Geishecker was born in 1904[1] in Dedham, Massachusetts.[2] He was active both politically and socially in the town, including serving on the Finance Commission and the Board of Selectmen.[2][3] Geishecker also served as town counsel.[3]
Geishecker died December 29, 1974, at 70 years old.[2] His funeral was held at St. Mary's Church and he was buried in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.[2][3] With his wife, Margaret (née Pipping), he two sons, Andrew G., Jr., and John,[4][3] and a daughter, Carol.[2][3] He also had a brother named John and a sister, Christine.[3][5]
Career[edit]
Geishecker studied law at Northeastern University and was an attorney for more than 30 years.[2][3] In 1948, he was appointed clerk of the court for the Northern Norfolk District.[3] He was appointed special justice of the Northern Norfolk Massachusetts District Court by Governor Francis Sargent in February 1970[2][3] and was sworn in on Sargent on March 20, 1970.[6] He retired in 1972.[3]
Outside of the courtroom, he was an incorporator and chairman of the board of the Dedham Trust Co., which later merged with the Quincy Trust Co. to become Hancock Bank.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Smith, Anson (Jun 25, 1972). "40% turnover of judges possible". The Boston Globe. p. 85. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Andrew Geishecker, 70, active in Dedham politics". The Boston Globe. December 30, 1974. p. 26. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 "Judge Andrew Geishecker, Dedham political leader, 70". The Boston Globe. December 30, 1974. p. 20. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A Trip to Bermuda". The Boston Globe. November 1, 1970. p. 141. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Hamilton". The Boston Globe. July 16, 1970. p. 43. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Geishecker sits as judge". The Boston Globe. March 20, 1970. p. 46. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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