Lester Levern Merrifield (1921-2000) was an influential American orthodontist known for developing the Tweed-Merrifield philosophy during the 1950s. He graduated from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry and pursued further studies in orthodontics. Merrifield served in the U.S. Air Force, then established a long-term orthodontic practice in Oklahoma. He played a significant role at the Tweed Foundation, not only co-instructing but also chairing the board after the death of Dr. Charles H. Tweed. He was honored with multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
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Meaning of the name - Lester
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Lester Levern Merrifield belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dill City, Oklahoma
Educated At: Oklahoma State University–Stillwater | Texas A&M University
Occupation: orthodontist
Spouses: Jan Marlene McVicker
Employers: Tweed Foundation | Private Orthodontic Practice
Awards Received: Tweed Foundation Distinguished Service Award | Martin Dewey Award | Albert H. Ketcham Award, 1989
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 1, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 19 | 12 Aquarius 50 | 26 Taurus 13 |
| Moon | 3 Sagittarius 26 | 10 Leo 3 | 5 Libra 48 |
| Mercury | 23 Aquarius 35 | 20 Aquarius 44 | 4 Gemini 54 |
| Venus | 28 Pisces 52 | 19 Aquarius 4 | 24 Aries 7 |
| Mars | 21 Pisces 10 | 7 Aquarius 17 | 8 Gemini 6 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 19 | 17 Cancer 17 | 8 Virgo 52 |
| Saturn | 24 Virgo 50 | 28 Pisces 37 | 18 Virgo 42 |
| Uranus | 4 Pisces 18 | 27 Taurus 28 | 9 Pisces 18 |
| Neptune | 12 Leo 22 | 0 Aries 9 | 11 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 12 | 3 Aquarius 43 | 7 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 1 Scorpio 19 | 10 Pisces 29 | 25 Libra 45 |
| Ketu | 1 Taurus 19 | 10 Virgo 29 | 25 Aries 45 |
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