John Newman Edwards, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American journalist and Confederate Army officer
Date of Birth: 04-Jan-1839
Place of Birth: Warren County, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 04-May-1889
Profession: journalist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About John Newman Edwards
- Major John Newman Edwards, CSA, (January 4, 1839 – May 4, 1889) was famed General Joseph O.
- Shelby's adjutant during the American Civil War, an author, a pro-Confederate journalist and the founder of the Kansas City Times.
- He is perhaps best known for contributing to the folk hero status of outlaw Jesse James.
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