John Edwards (Arkansas politician)

John Edwards (October 24, 1815 – April 8, 1894) was an American Civil War brigadier general in the Union Army, an American politician and a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. He served in Congress for less than a year before being removed from office following allegations of fraud in his 1870 election.

For other people named John Edwards, see John Edwards (disambiguation).
John Edwards
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Arkansas's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1871 – February 9, 1872
Preceded byThomas Boles
Succeeded byThomas Boles
Member of the Indiana Senate
from Lawrence County
In office
November 3, 1852 – November 8, 1854
Preceded byBenjamin Newland
Succeeded byAbraham Jonathan Hostetler
Member of the
Indiana House of Representatives
from Lawrence County
In office
December 1, 1845 – December 7, 1846
Preceded byLucian Q. Hoggatt
Succeeded bySamuel W. Short
Personal details
BornOctober 24, 1815 (1815-10-24)
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedApril 8, 1894 (1894-04-09) (aged 78)
Washington, D.C.
SpouseMary Bevens Edwards
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Rank Brevet Brigadier General
Commands18th Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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