John R. Eden

John Rice Eden (February 1, 1826 June 9, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician who a total of five terms served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois during three non-consecutive stints between 1863 and 1887.

John R. Eden
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 17th district
In office
March 4, 1885  March 3, 1887
Preceded bySamuel W. Moulton
Succeeded byEdward Lane
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 15th district
In office
March 4, 1873  March 3, 1879
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byAlbert P. Forsythe
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th district
In office
March 4, 1863  March 3, 1865
Preceded byJames Carroll Robinson
Succeeded byHenry P. H. Bromwell
Personal details
Born(1826-02-01)February 1, 1826
Bath County, Kentucky
DiedJune 9, 1909(1909-06-09) (aged 83)
Sullivan, Illinois
Resting placeGreenhill Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
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