John Rutherfurd

This article is about the U.S. senator from New Jersey. For others with a similar name, see John Rutherford.
John Rutherfurd
A portrait of Rutherfurd by George Catlin, c. 1820
United States Senator
from New Jersey
In office
March 4, 1791 – December 5, 1798
Preceded byJonathan Elmer
Succeeded byFranklin 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
DiedFebruary 23, 1840(1840-02-23) (aged 79)
New Jersey, U.S.
PartyFederalist
Spouse
Helena Morris
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(m. 1782)​
Children8
Parent(s)Walter Rutherfurd
Mary Alexander
RelativesLewis Morris (father-in-law)
Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (grandson)
John Rutherfurd (uncle)
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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.

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