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John Rutherfurd
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Rutherfurd (September 20, 1760 – February 23, 1840) was an American politician and land surveyor. He represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 1791 to 1798.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from New Jersey, Preceded by ...
John Rutherfurd | |
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![]() A portrait of Rutherfurd by George Catlin, c. 1820 | |
United States Senator from New Jersey | |
In office March 4, 1791 – December 5, 1798 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Elmer |
Succeeded by | Franklin Davenport |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
In office 1789–1790 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1760-09-20)September 20, 1760 New York City, New York, British America |
Died | February 23, 1840(1840-02-23) (aged 79) New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse |
Helena Morris (m. 1782) |
Children | 8 |
Parent(s) | Walter Rutherfurd Mary Alexander |
Relatives | Lewis Morris (father-in-law) Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (grandson) John Rutherfurd (uncle) |
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