Isaac Ellmaker Hiester
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Isaac Ellmaker Hiester (May 29, 1824 ā February 6, 1871) was a nineteenth century American political leader. A member of the Hiester Family political dynasty,[1] he was also descended from the prominent Ellmaker family.[2][3] The son of William Hiester,[4] he was also a cousin of Hiester Clymer.[5]
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Isaac E. Hiester | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 ā March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Jehu Glancy Jones |
Succeeded by | Anthony Ellmaker Roberts |
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Born | Isaac Ellmaker Hiester (1824-05-29)May 29, 1824 New Holland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 6, 1871(1871-02-06) (aged 46) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
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A century after his death, he was memorialized by American newspapers as a "distinguished Pennsylvania congressman and jurist."[6][7]