John Rufus Edie

John R. Edie
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 18th district
In office
March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859
Preceded byJohn McCulloch
Succeeded bySamuel Steel Blair
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
In office
1845-1846
Personal details
Born(1814-01-14)January 14, 1814
DiedAugust 27, 1888(1888-08-27) (aged 74)
Resting placeUnion Cemetery, Somerset
PartyOpposition
Republican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1861–1871
RankLieutenant colonel
Brevet Colonel
Unit15th U.S. Infantry Regiment
8th U.S. Infantry Regiment
CommandsRegular Brigade, XIV Corps
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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John Rufus Edie (January 14, 1814 – August 27, 1888) was an Opposition Party and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and a United States Army officer in the American Civil War.