Hestor L. Stevens

Hestor Lockhart Stevens (October 1, 1803 – May 7, 1864) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

Hestor L. Stevens
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 4th district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	George Washington Peck
Personal details
Born	(1803-10-01)October 1, 1803 Lima, New York, U.S.
Died	May 7, 1864(1864-05-07) (aged 60) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Democratic

Stevens was born in Lima, New York and attended the common schools. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Rochester, New York. He ranked as major general of militia of western New York.

Stevens later moved to Pontiac, Michigan. In 1852, he was elected as a Democrat from Michigan's newly created 4th congressional district to the 33rd United States Congress, serving from March 4, 1853 to March 3, 1855.

Stevens was not a candidate for re-election in 1854 and resumed the practice of law in Washington, D.C. He died in Washington, D.C., and is interred there in Oak Hill Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Hestor L. Stevens (id: S000879)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by None	United States Representative for the 4th Congressional District of Michigan 1853–1855	Succeeded by George Washington Peck