[Montgomery Bios, Morton L. Montgomery, H. Beers & Company of Chicago, 1909]
Adam W. Hiester, a well-known jeweler of Strausstown, Pa., was born Dec. 13, 1868, in Upper Tulpehocken township, not far from where he now resides. Mr. Hiester is a son of Moses Hiester, and grandson of Gabriel, great grandson of Daniel and Barbara (Kaufman) and great-great-grandson of Joseph and Elizabeth (Strunk), the former of whom came to America with his father Johannes from Germany early in the eighteenth century.
Adam W. Hiester remained at home until twenty years of age, assisting his father in the farming business. His education was acquired in the public schools of the township. He afterward learned the trade of cigarmaking, which he followed for six years. In 1892 he went to Reading, where he learned the jeweler's trade with J. C. Luden. Four years later he returned to Strausstown, where he engaged in the jewelry business. He follows all lines of the business, and is considered one of the successful men of the place. At times he works in the Electrical Engineering Laboratory at the Lehigh University South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hiester is well known in the county and prominent in his home town. He is an active member of the P. O. S. of A., No. 664, past officer, and since 1902 treasurer of his camp, a member of Camp No. 38 P. O. of A. and the present financial secretary. As a member of the Reformed church he is active in its management, being one of the trustees of that organization, a teacher in the Sunday school, and a member of the choir. He is a member of Zion's Union Aid Society, being its secretary for nine successive years. He is unmarried. He has a large circle of friends, and is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens.
[Lebanon Daily News, Dec 10, 1956]
Adam W. Hiester, 87, Clock Maker, Dies
Adam W. Hiester, 87, well known Strausstown resident and retired watch and clock maker, died Saturday at his home following a year's illness.
A native of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks County, he was a lifelong resident of the Strausstown area. For many years he served as a correspondent for a Reading newspaper.
Active in the community life, he was a member of various fraternal and sports organizations, including the Strasusstown P.O.S.of A., fire company, Rod and Gun Club, and the Wilderness Park Ass'n, and the Eagle Climbing Club of Reading.
He was also an active member of the Evangelical and Reformed congragation of Zion's Church and Sunday School. He formerly served as Sunday School superintendent.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sallie B. (Spatz) Hiester, and several nieces and nephews.
Adam W. Hiester, a well-known jeweler of Strausstown, Pa., was born Dec. 13, 1868, in Upper Tulpehocken township, not far from where he now resides. Mr. Hiester is a son of Moses Hiester, and grandson of Gabriel, great grandson of Daniel and Barbara (Kaufman) and great-great-grandson of Joseph and Elizabeth (Strunk), the former of whom came to America with his father Johannes from Germany early in the eighteenth century.
Adam W. Hiester remained at home until twenty years of age, assisting his father in the farming business. His education was acquired in the public schools of the township. He afterward learned the trade of cigarmaking, which he followed for six years. In 1892 he went to Reading, where he learned the jeweler's trade with J. C. Luden. Four years later he returned to Strausstown, where he engaged in the jewelry business. He follows all lines of the business, and is considered one of the successful men of the place. At times he works in the Electrical Engineering Laboratory at the Lehigh University South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hiester is well known in the county and prominent in his home town. He is an active member of the P. O. S. of A., No. 664, past officer, and since 1902 treasurer of his camp, a member of Camp No. 38 P. O. of A. and the present financial secretary. As a member of the Reformed church he is active in its management, being one of the trustees of that organization, a teacher in the Sunday school, and a member of the choir. He is a member of Zion's Union Aid Society, being its secretary for nine successive years. He is unmarried. He has a large circle of friends, and is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens.
[Lebanon Daily News, Dec 10, 1956]
Adam W. Hiester, 87, Clock Maker, Dies
Adam W. Hiester, 87, well known Strausstown resident and retired watch and clock maker, died Saturday at his home following a year's illness.
A native of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks County, he was a lifelong resident of the Strausstown area. For many years he served as a correspondent for a Reading newspaper.
Active in the community life, he was a member of various fraternal and sports organizations, including the Strasusstown P.O.S.of A., fire company, Rod and Gun Club, and the Wilderness Park Ass'n, and the Eagle Climbing Club of Reading.
He was also an active member of the Evangelical and Reformed congragation of Zion's Church and Sunday School. He formerly served as Sunday School superintendent.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sallie B. (Spatz) Hiester, and several nieces and nephews.
[Montgomery Bios, Morton L. Montgomery, H. Beers & Company of Chicago, 1909]
Adam W. Hiester, a well-known jeweler of Strausstown, Pa., was born Dec. 13, 1868, in Upper Tulpehocken township, not far from where he now resides. Mr. Hiester is a son of Moses Hiester, and grandson of Gabriel, great grandson of Daniel and Barbara (Kaufman) and great-great-grandson of Joseph and Elizabeth (Strunk), the former of whom came to America with his father Johannes from Germany early in the eighteenth century.
Adam W. Hiester remained at home until twenty years of age, assisting his father in the farming business. His education was acquired in the public schools of the township. He afterward learned the trade of cigarmaking, which he followed for six years. In 1892 he went to Reading, where he learned the jeweler's trade with J. C. Luden. Four years later he returned to Strausstown, where he engaged in the jewelry business. He follows all lines of the business, and is considered one of the successful men of the place. At times he works in the Electrical Engineering Laboratory at the Lehigh University South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hiester is well known in the county and prominent in his home town. He is an active member of the P. O. S. of A., No. 664, past officer, and since 1902 treasurer of his camp, a member of Camp No. 38 P. O. of A. and the present financial secretary. As a member of the Reformed church he is active in its management, being one of the trustees of that organization, a teacher in the Sunday school, and a member of the choir. He is a member of Zion's Union Aid Society, being its secretary for nine successive years. He is unmarried. He has a large circle of friends, and is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens.
[Lebanon Daily News, Dec 10, 1956]
Adam W. Hiester, 87, Clock Maker, Dies
Adam W. Hiester, 87, well known Strausstown resident and retired watch and clock maker, died Saturday at his home following a year's illness.
A native of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks County, he was a lifelong resident of the Strausstown area. For many years he served as a correspondent for a Reading newspaper.
Active in the community life, he was a member of various fraternal and sports organizations, including the Strasusstown P.O.S.of A., fire company, Rod and Gun Club, and the Wilderness Park Ass'n, and the Eagle Climbing Club of Reading.
He was also an active member of the Evangelical and Reformed congragation of Zion's Church and Sunday School. He formerly served as Sunday School superintendent.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sallie B. (Spatz) Hiester, and several nieces and nephews.
Adam W. Hiester, a well-known jeweler of Strausstown, Pa., was born Dec. 13, 1868, in Upper Tulpehocken township, not far from where he now resides. Mr. Hiester is a son of Moses Hiester, and grandson of Gabriel, great grandson of Daniel and Barbara (Kaufman) and great-great-grandson of Joseph and Elizabeth (Strunk), the former of whom came to America with his father Johannes from Germany early in the eighteenth century.
Adam W. Hiester remained at home until twenty years of age, assisting his father in the farming business. His education was acquired in the public schools of the township. He afterward learned the trade of cigarmaking, which he followed for six years. In 1892 he went to Reading, where he learned the jeweler's trade with J. C. Luden. Four years later he returned to Strausstown, where he engaged in the jewelry business. He follows all lines of the business, and is considered one of the successful men of the place. At times he works in the Electrical Engineering Laboratory at the Lehigh University South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hiester is well known in the county and prominent in his home town. He is an active member of the P. O. S. of A., No. 664, past officer, and since 1902 treasurer of his camp, a member of Camp No. 38 P. O. of A. and the present financial secretary. As a member of the Reformed church he is active in its management, being one of the trustees of that organization, a teacher in the Sunday school, and a member of the choir. He is a member of Zion's Union Aid Society, being its secretary for nine successive years. He is unmarried. He has a large circle of friends, and is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens.
[Lebanon Daily News, Dec 10, 1956]
Adam W. Hiester, 87, Clock Maker, Dies
Adam W. Hiester, 87, well known Strausstown resident and retired watch and clock maker, died Saturday at his home following a year's illness.
A native of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks County, he was a lifelong resident of the Strausstown area. For many years he served as a correspondent for a Reading newspaper.
Active in the community life, he was a member of various fraternal and sports organizations, including the Strasusstown P.O.S.of A., fire company, Rod and Gun Club, and the Wilderness Park Ass'n, and the Eagle Climbing Club of Reading.
He was also an active member of the Evangelical and Reformed congragation of Zion's Church and Sunday School. He formerly served as Sunday School superintendent.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sallie B. (Spatz) Hiester, and several nieces and nephews.
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