Standard History of Adams & Wells Counties, Indiana – 1918
Tyndall & Lesh, Pages 574 & 575

FRANK HESHER

Among the good farms of Wells County one that deserves notice on account of its improvements and superior management and is also representative of the industry and effective work of a very capable citizen is that of Frank HESHER on Rural Route No. 2 out of Bluffton in Harrison Township.

Mr. Hester was born on a farm in Harrison Township April 25, 1882, and is a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Ratliff) HESHER. His parents are still living in Harrison Township, and his father was at one time superintendent of the Wells County Infirmary.

Frank HESHER grew up on a farm in Harrison and Lancaster Townships and was educated in the common schools. At the age of nineteen he struck out for himself, working at month wages at the infirmary and with other farmers for about nine years.

On January 12, 1904, he married Miss Ida Biberstein. She was born in Harrison Township, daughter of Emanuel Biberstein, and acquired her education in the common schools.

After their marriage Mr. And Mrs. Hesher hired out their services to a farmer at monthly wages. The next year they improved their condition somewhat by renting a farm in the township, and after five years of industry and economy were able to acquire their present home of ninety-six acres six miles southeast of Bluffton near the old county infirmary. Thus all their prosperity is due to their united labors and good management, and today Mr. Hesher is regarded as one of the most successful men in the county in the handling of livestock. He is a breeder of the spotted Poland hogs, of Holstein cattle and Percheron horses. At a number of fairs and exhibitions his poultry has taken first premiums. Instead of shipping his stock to the market Mr. Hesher every year holds a sale when his livestock is eagerly picked up by other stock men.

Mr. And Mrs. Hesher have a family of four children named Edna, Glen, Mary and Nora. In politics he is a democrat, but has never held office and has been content to do his part as a citizen by supporting such movements as commend themselves to his confidence and judgment.