Hiester family

The Hiester family was a German American political and military dynasty.

Noted members of the family include:


 * John Hiester (1745-1821) US Congressman
 * Daniel Hiester (1747-1804) US Congressman
 * Gabriel Hiester (1749-1824) Pennsylvania political leader
 * Joseph Hiester (1752-1832) US Congressman and Governor of Pennsylvania
 * Daniel Hiester the younger (1774-1834) US Congressman
 * William Hiester (1790-1853) US Congressman
 * William Muhlenberg Hiester (1818-1878) Pennsylvania political leader
 * Isaac Ellmaker Hiester (1824-1871) US Congressman
 * Hiester Clymer (1827-1884) US Congressman

In addition, the Hiesters were related to the Muhlenberg family.