About Rufus Blodgett
Lived 1834 – 1910 (aged 75). Rufus Blodgett was an American politician.
Rufus Blodgett (October 9, 1834 – October 3, 1910) was a United States senator from New Jersey and Superintendent of the New York & Long Branch Railroad for 25 years. He served as the Mayor of Long Branch, New Jersey on five occasions.
He was the only person in either house of Congress to vote against the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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Who was Rufus Blodgett?
American politician (1834-1910)
When was Rufus Blodgett born?
Rufus Blodgett was born on 9 October 1834 in Dorchester.
When did Rufus Blodgett die?
Rufus Blodgett died on 3 October 1910 in Long Branch.
What was Rufus Blodgett's occupation?
Rufus Blodgett was a politician.
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Rufus Blodgett was American.
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