Edward Rumsey (November 5, 1796 – April 6, 1868) was a United States representative from Kentucky.

96  He moved to Greenville, Kentucky where he was admitted to the bar and practiced in Muhlenberg and surrounding counties.[1]: p.

[4] On February 9, 1839, he gave an impassioned speech on the House floor regarding a resolution to recognize his uncle, James Rumsey, as the inventor of the steamboat and to present a gold medal to his cousin, his uncle's only child.[1]: pp.

83 In spring 1838, both Rumsey's young children contracted scarlet fever and died.[2]: p.

81  Overwhelmed with sorrow, he retired from public life at the end of his congressional term.