John V. Lesher

John Vandling Lesher (July 27, 1866 – May 3, 1932) was an American lawyer and businessman who was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving four terms from 1913 to 1921.

He enlisted in Company K of the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1898, and when it was transferred to the Twelfth Regiment he served as a first lieutenant.

He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

He served as the assistant district attorney of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

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