Background
Lester, Rufus E. was born on December 12, 1837 in Burke County, Georgia, United States. Son of Ezekiel and Mary (Lewis) Lester.
Lester, Rufus E. was born on December 12, 1837 in Burke County, Georgia, United States. Son of Ezekiel and Mary (Lewis) Lester.
Graduate Mercer University.
President State senate, 1876-1879.
Member Congress, 1889-1907, 1st Georgia district.