Edward George Biester

Republican Representative of Pennsylvania's 8th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1931 (94 years old)

Birthday

Served as a U.S. Representative for a decade
Held the position of Attorney General in his state for a brief period
Had a long tenure as a judge on a County Court of Common Pleas, including several years as a senior judge
Appointed to the United States Court of Military Commission Review
Worked as a full-time mediator and arbitrator after retiring from the judiciary
Education includes a BS from Wesleyan University and a JD from Temple University School of Law
Began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney
Not a candidate for reelection to Congress in 1976, transitioning instead to other forms of public service including legal and judicial roles