LESTER, BENJAMIN, office holder, agent, and businessman; b. 13 July 1724 in Poole, England, fourth son of
Benjamin and Sarah (Harrison) Leester; m. first Sarah (Baker) Leester, and they had at least eight children; d. 17 April 1799 in Poole, England.

Benjamin Leester was the son of a prosperous merchant who had been born in Poole, England,