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
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

• River Bend Farm

References

• United States Congress. "John Hiester (id: H000573)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard