Edward Ford Weber (July 26, 1931 – February 27, 2023) was an American politician from Ohio. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1981 to 1983.
Ed Weber | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Ashley |
| Succeeded by | Marcy Kaptur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Ford Weber July 26, 1931 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2023 (aged 91) Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Denison University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1958 |
Early life and education
editWeber was born in Toledo, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. After graduation, Weber served two years in the United States Army.
Career
editAfter his discharge in 1958, Weber began to practice law. In 1966, the University of Toledo College of Law hired him as a professor.
In 1980, Weber ran for Ohio's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He defeated 26-year incumbent Thomas L. Ashley, chairman of the United States House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. This was due largely to Ronald Reagan carrying Lucas County, home to Toledo. In 1982, he lost his reelection bid to Marcy Kaptur.[1]
Death
editHe died on February 27, 2023, at the age of 91.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Barone, Michael; Ujifusa, Grant (1987). The Almanac of American Politics 1988. National Journal. p. 936.
- ^ Zaborney, Mark (March 1, 2023). "Edward F. Weber (1931-2023)". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Ed Weber (id: W000235)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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