About Rufus Henderson
Lived 1779 – 1847 (aged 67–68). Rufus Henderson was a Canadian politician.
Rufus C. Henderson (1779 – April 5, 1847) was a medical doctor, merchant and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Grenville in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1828 to 1830 as a Conservative.
Henderson married Ann Jones, the daughter of Solomon Jones. He served as a surgeon in the militia during the War of 1812. Henderson was a justice of the peace for the Johnstown District. He died in Augusta Township, Canada West.
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Canadian politician
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Rufus Henderson was born in 1779.
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Rufus Henderson died on 5 April 1847 in Augusta.
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Rufus Henderson was a politician.
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Rufus Henderson was Canadian.
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