John Rutherfurd

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 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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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]