John Hiester
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 | Hannah Pawling |
| Children | Seven |
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.
The brother of US Congressman Daniel Hiester (1747-1804), the father of US Congressman Daniel Hiester (1774-1834), and the uncle of US Congressman and Pennsylvania State Senator William Hiester (1790-1853), John Hiester was a Republican who was elected to the 10th United States Congress (March 4, 1807 to March 3, 1809) during the administration of President Thomas Jefferson.