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 by | John McCulloch |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Steel Blair |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office 1845-1846 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1814 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 27, 1888 (aged 74) Somerset, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery, Somerset |
| Political party | Opposition Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1871 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel Brevet Colonel |
| Unit | 15th U.S. Infantry Regiment 8th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | Regular Brigade, XIV Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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.