JOSEPH CALVIN KESLER.
Joseph Calvin Kesler, Democrat, Representative from Rowan County, was born in Rowan County, N. C, March 14, 1869. Son of Henry Roland and Julia Elizabeth (Lentz) Kesler. Was educated at public schools, 1877-1890; Albemarle Academy, 1891-1893; Illinois State Normal College, 1895-1897; Smithdeal's Business College. Farmer. County Treasurer since 1912. Alderman of Salisbury, 1907-1909, 1911-1912. Mayor pro tern., 1907-1909, 1911-1912. Royal Arcanum; Red Men; Jr. O. U. A. M.; Order of Eagles; Patriotic Order Sons of America; Sons and Daughters of Liberty; Order of Moose. Methodist. Married Miss Mary Elizabeth Kesler, September 26, 1897. Three children. Address: Salisbury, N. C.
(Source: North Carolina Manual. 1919. Published by the North Carolina Historical Commission.)
