Hiester family
The Hiester family was a German American political and military dynasty. The family still has relatives alive today with widely ranging professions.
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.