George Spencer Geer (1836-1892)

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Early life
George Geer grew up in Troy, New York where his father and brother ran a foundry manufacturing stoves. George became experienced in maintaining the steam engines. After marrying and moving to New York City, Geer had financial difficulties, losing his job and descending into debt. His family lived in an apartment at 25 Pitt street, near the intersection with Delancey street. His landlord was Mrs. Del Long in the tenement neighborhoods in the Lower East Side. On February 15, 1862, George joined the Navy to learn a more salable trade, entering as a First class Fireman (paid $30 per month rather than $18 per month for a coal heaver) due to his experience at the family's foundry.

Civil war service
On entry, Geer was assigned to the recieving ship. Served on the, an historic naval vessel. Served onboard Monitor during the battle with the on 9 March 1862. Served as honorary pallbearer at the funeral of, inventor of the Monitor.