James R. B. Kesler
attorney at law, Peebles, Ohio, was born August 22, 1863, near Marshal, Highland Coumy, Ohio. His father's name was Andrew Kesler and his mother's maiden name was Christina Lewis. He received only a common school education and studied law with the Hon. J. B. Worley, of Hillsboro, Ohio. After being admitted to the bar, he located in Peebles, Ohio, for the practice of his profession, where he still resides. He was elected Mayor of that thriving town three terms and served by appointment for five months in addition. He is a Democrat in politics, and was a candidate on the Democratic ticket for Representative in the Pike-Adams district in 1899, but was defeated by Joseph A. Wilson, of Cynthiana, by the vote from Pike County.
He was married December 12, 1887, to Miss Kate M. Frost. They have had two children, one living and one deceased.
Mr. Kesler is a gentleman who enjoys the confidence of his political associates and of the people who know him, and is regarded as an able lawyer and a correct busines man.
From "History of Adams County, Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time"- by Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers - West Union, Ohio - Published by E. B. Stivers - 1900