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Edwin D. Eshleman
Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's16th district
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	John C. Kunkel
Succeeded by	Robert Smith Walker
Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives
In office 1954-1966
Personal details
Born	Edwin Duing Eshleman (1920-12-04)December 4, 1920 Quarryville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 10, 1985(1985-01-10) (aged 64) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Franklin & Marshall CollegeCoast Guard Academy

Edwin Duing Eshleman (December 4, 1920 – January 10, 1985) was an American politician who representedPennsylvania in theUnited States House of Representatives as aRepublican from 1967 to 1977.

He was born inQuarryville, Pennsylvania, and attendedFranklin and Marshall College, receiving aB.S. in 1942. He later studied atTemple University. DuringWorld War II, he served as a lieutenant in theUnited States Coast Guard. After the war, he taught school then was elected to thePennsylvania House of Representatives, serving from 1954 to 1966. While serving in the state legislature Eshleman served at times as both Minority and Majority Whip. He was elected in1966 to the90th Congress, representing the 16th Congressional District in southcentral Pennsylvania. He was re-elected 4 times serving in the91st,92nd,93rd, and94th Congresses, from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1977. Retiring for health reasons after 5 terms, he endorsed and was succeeded in Congress by his administrative assistant and chief of staff,Robert Smith Walker.

He lived inLancaster, Pennsylvania, where he died.

• United States Congress."Edwin D. Eshleman (id: E000214)".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-01-24

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