John Hiester
John Hiester (April 9, 1745 – October 15, 1821) was an American military and political leader from the Revolutionary War era to the early 19th Century. He was a member of the Hiester Family political dynasty.
John Hiester | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1807 – March 3, 1809 | |
| Preceded by | See below |
| Succeeded by | See below |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1745 Goshenhoppen, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | October 15, 1821 (aged 76) Goshenhoppen, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Pawling |
| Children | Seven |
Biography
Hiester was born in Goshenhoppen in the Province of Pennsylvania on April 9, 1745. After attending school, he entered the lumber business with his father in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He married Hannah Pawling and fathered seven children.
During the Revolutionary War, he volunteered for service with the Pennsylvania Militia and was commissioned a captain. He was later promoted to colonel. After the war, he was elected a major general in the Pennsylvania Militia.
In 1806, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served in the Tenth Congress from March 4, 1807 to March 3, 1809.
He died in Goshenhoppen, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1821.
See also
References
- United States Congress. "John Hiester (id: H000573)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Isaac Anderson and John Whitehill |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district 1807–1809 alongside: Robert Jenkins and Matthias Richards |
Succeeded by Robert Jenkins Matthias Richards and Daniel Hiester |
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