Theodore Thurston Geer

Theodore T. Geer
10th Governor of Oregon
In office January 9, 1899 – January 14, 1903
Preceded by	William Paine Lord
Succeeded by	George Earle Chamberlain
17th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
In office 1891–1892
Preceded by	E. L. Smith
Succeeded by	W. P. Keady
Constituency	Marion County
Personal details
Born	March 12, 1851 Waldo Hills, Oregon Territory
Died	February 21, 1924(1924-02-21) (aged 72) Portland, Oregon
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Nancy Batte Duncan Isabelle Trullinger
Profession	Journalist, farmer
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Theodore Thurston Geer (March 12, 1851 – February 21, 1924) was the tenth Governor of Oregon (the first born in the territory of the state), serving from January 9, 1899, to January 14, 1903. The Republican politician was in office when the legislature adopted the "Oregon System", Oregon's system of initiative and referendum. He also served in the Oregon House of Representatives, including time as its Speaker.