Edward Jordan (October 6, 1820 – September 22, 1899) was an American lawyer who served as Solicitor of the United States Treasury.
He served in local offices, including Portsmouth City Clerk and Lawrence County prosecuting attorney.
[5][6] In 1848 Jordan was one of the partners who established Portsmouth's Democratic Enquirer newspaper.
[8][9] After leaving the Treasury Department Jordan continued to practice law in New York City.
[10][11] He died on September 22, 1899, in Elizabeth, New Jersey[12][13] and was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Ohio.