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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 | February 1, 1826 Bath County, Kentucky |
| Died | June 9, 1909 (aged 83) Sullivan, Illinois |
| 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.