Jacob Augustus Geissenhainer

Jacob Augustus Geissenhainer (August 28, 1839 – July 20, 1917) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1889 to 1895.

Early life and education Geissenhainer was born August 28, 1839, in New York City and attended private schools. He received an A.B. degree in 1858 and a LL.B. degree in 1860 from Columbia College. He also attended the University of Berlin. In 1862 he was admitted to the bar, and he commenced practice in New York City.

Career He lived in Freehold Township, New Jersey, and was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-first, Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses where he served from March 4, 1889 until March 3, 1895.

He also served as chairman of the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization (Fifty-third Congress), and on the Committee on Naval Affairs (Fifty-third Congress). Geissenhainer was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress. After serving in Congress, he resumed the practice of law.

Personal life He married Susan H. Burkhalter and together they had a son and daughter.