Robert W. Edgar

A Representative from Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. , May 29, 1943. Attended public schools in Springfield, Pa. B. A. , Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa. , 1965. Master of Divinity, Drew University Theological School, Madison, N. J. , 1968. Certificate in pastoral psychiatry, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. , 1969. Ordained a United Methodist minister, 1968. Served as United Protestant Chaplain of Drexel University in Philadelphia, 1971-1974. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1987). Was not a candidate for reelection in 1986, but was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate. Special assistant to Rep. William H. Gray, III, 1988. Died on April 23, 2013, in Burke, Va.