My Genealogy Hound

John B. Hester was born May 10, 1850, in Walker County, Ga., and is at present a very prominent citizen of Blue Ridge Township, Howard County, Ark. He passed most of his youth in that State, attending school, and at the early age of nineteen commenced farming for himself, first on his father's place, and afterward in Sevier County, where he remained until November, 1873, when he sold his property, and emigrated to Texas. In 1880 Mr. Hester moved to Howard County, devoting his attention to agriculture and stock-raising. He also owns a large store, which yields a considerable income. Being elected justice of the peace in 1884, he retained that office until January, 1890, at which date he resigned. Actively interested in politics, he is a Democrat, and has, at various times, made speeches through Howard and adjoining counties. August 20, 1883, Mr. Hester was ordained as a Missionary Baptist minister, preaching regularly since then. Again, he is a physician, having mastered medicine without the assistance of any college. His wife has been post mistress of the Euclid post-office since May 2, 1887. Mr. Hester married Miss Catherine Jordan, of Mississippi, January 19, 1870, and they had two children: Thomas B. and William C. Owing to unfortunate circumstances, Mrs. Hester obtained a divorce, after which the subject of our sketch married Miss Martha E. Eudy, October 3, 1880. She was a native of Morgan County, Ala., and is living at the present time. They have five children: Russia, Duchess A., Cassidy I., Finland, Aucland S. Mr. Hester's parents, William Hester and Elizabeth (Blackwell) Hester, were natives of North Carolina, and were married September 22, 1841, having seven children: Henry M., Mary E., John B., James J., William M., and two who died before being named.