John R. Eden

John Rice Eden (February 1, 1826 – June 9, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Bath County, Kentucky, Eden moved with his parents to Indiana.He attended public schools, and later studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1853 at Shelbyville, Ill and commenced practice in Sullivan, Illinois.He served as prosecuting attorney for the seventeenth judicial district of Illinois 1856-1860.

John R. Eden

John Rice Eden (February 1, 1826 – June 9, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Bath County, Kentucky, Eden moved with his parents to Indiana.He attended public schools, and later studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1853 at Shelbyville, Ill and commenced practice in Sullivan, Illinois.He served as prosecuting attorney for the seventeenth judicial district of Illinois 1856-1860.