Rufus Palen
Rufus Palen (February 25, 1807 – April 26, 1844) was an American manufacturer and politician in the U.S.
state of New York. He represented New York in the United States House of Representatives.
Rufus Palen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Brodhead |
| Succeeded by | John Van Buren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1807 Palenville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1844 (aged 37) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old Cemetery Palenville, New York |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | Manufacturer Politician |
Biography
Palen was born in Palenville, New York and moved with his family as a child to Fallsburg. He received limited schooling and became engaged in the tanning and manufacture of leather as head of Rufus Palen & Co., and a partner in Knapp & Palen, Palen & Flagler, and other companies. In addition, he was a partner in a general store under the company name Palen Foster & Co., and was active in other business ventures.
He held several political offices in New York, including postmaster of Palenville, and town board member, school supervisor, and district highway overseer for Fallsburg. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth Congress, serving from March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841.
Palen contracted tuberculosis during his term in Congress, and spent much of his time afterwards traveling outside the United States in an effort to improve his health. He died in New York City on April 26, 1844. He is interred in the Old Cemetery in Palenville, New York.
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External links
- United States Congress. "Rufus Palen (id: P000032)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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