John Rice Eden

John Rice Eden (born February 1, 1826) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. Representing Illinois’s 17th Congressional District, he served as a representative during the mid- to late nineteenth century and is recorded as a historical member of Congress. Eden’s tenure in the U.S. House began on December 7, 1863, and concluded on March 3, 1887, marking a long period of federal legislative service.

Over the course of his congressional career, Eden served a total of five terms in the House of Representatives. As a Democrat from Illinois, he participated in national lawmaking during a transformative era in American history. Although specific committee assignments, office locations, and contact details are not recorded in the available metadata, his extended service indicates a sustained role in representing the interests of his Illinois constituents at the federal level. Eden left office as a former member of Congress after his final term ended in 1887.