Edward H. Buss, son of Oliver E., was born at Catasauqua, Dc 19, 1888. He attended the public schools at Catasauqua, and later took a course in the International Correspondence School of Scranton, Pa.; also attended the American Commercial School, at Allentown. At the age of thirteen years, he went to work in the Wahnetah Silk Company at Catasauqua, where he was employed for one year. In 1902, he entered the employ of D. George Dery, in the mill at Emaus, and on March 1, 1914, he was promoted to the position of foreman of the weaving department of the Emaus Mill.

Edward H. Buss was married to Florence Knauss, a daughter of James and Elmira (Erdman) Knauss at Emaus. They have the following children: Edward 0. J., and Blossom May.

Mr. Buss has membership in the I. O. O. F.; Emaus Encampment No 15; and the St. Paul's Lutheran Church.