John R. Eden

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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 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	(1826-02-01)February 1, 1826 Bath County, Kentucky
Died	June 9, 1909(1909-06-09) (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.