About James Rutherford
Lived 1825 – 1883 (aged 57–58). James Rutherford was a New Zealand politician.
James Rutherford (1825 – 16 May 1883) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Otago, New Zealand.
He represented the Bruce electorate from 1881 to 1883, when he died.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Rutherford?
New Zealand politician
When was James Rutherford born?
James Rutherford was born in 1825.
When did James Rutherford die?
James Rutherford died on 9 December 1883.
What was James Rutherford's occupation?
James Rutherford was a politician.
What nationality was James Rutherford?
James Rutherford was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Rutherford (New Zealand politician)
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