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John R. Eden | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Samuel W. Moulton |
Succeeded by | Edward Lane |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Albert P. Forsythe |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
Preceded by | James Carroll Robinson |
Succeeded by | Henry P. H. Bromwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Bath County, Kentucky | February 1, 1826
Died | June 9, 1909 Sullivan, Illinois | (aged 83)
Resting place | Greenhill Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
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.