Historical Profile
John Rutherfurd is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Rutherfurd
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
John Rutherfurd (died 1840) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from October 1791 to December 1798, during the 2nd–5th Congresses. Rutherfurd served as a Federalist. Rutherfurd died on February 23, 1840.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Rutherfurd
- Died: February 23, 1840
- Term Started: May 15, 1797
- Term Ended: December 5, 1798
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Oct 24, 1791 – May 15, 1797 2nd–5th Congresses Federalist New Jersey
- May 15, 1797 – Dec 5, 1798 5th Congress Federalist New Jersey
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from New Jersey
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Rutherfurd's service:
- Philemon Dickinson (NJ) 1791–1793
- Frederick Frelinghuysen (NJ) 1793–1796
- Richard Stockton (NJ) 1796–1798