Kestner, Max J.

Born at Vicksburg, MS and deafened in early childhood. Moved with his family to St. Louis in 1879, entering the state school for the deaf at Fulton, MO 1882-1887, leaving to move to Denver, CO. Went to the Colorado School for the deaf 1887-1892, then to Gallaudet College where he graduated. Taught at the Colorado School 1897-1899, then went into printing for himself.