John Newman Edwards
Major John Newman Edwards (January 4, 1839 – May 4, 1889) was famed General Joseph O. Shelby's adjutant during the American Civil War, an author, and a pro-Confederate journalist who founded the Kansas City Times. He is perhaps best known for contributing to the folk hero status of outlaw Jesse James.
John Newman Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1839 Warren County, Virginia |
| Died | May 4, 1889 (aged 50) |
| Resting place | Dover Cemetery Dover, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Journalist |
| Spouse |
Mary Virginia Plattenburg
(m. 1871) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1862-1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Shelby's Iron Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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