John Rutherfurd
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.
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 | September 20, 1760 New York City, New York, British America |
| Died | February 23, 1840 (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) |
| Signature | |
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