John Newman Edwards
John Newman Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1839 |
| Died | May 4, 1889 (aged 50) |
| Resting place | Dover Cemetery Dover, Missouri |
| Occupations | Author, Journalist |
| Spouse |
Mary Virginia Plattenburg
(m. 1871) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Service years | 1862-1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Shelby's Iron Brigade |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
Major John Newman Edwards (January 4, 1839 – May 4, 1889) was General Joseph O. Shelby's adjutant during the American Civil War, an author, and a pro-Confederate journalist who founded the Kansas City Times. He is perhaps best known for contributing to the folk hero status of outlaw Jesse James.