Rufus Palen

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 byJohn C. Brodhead
Succeeded byJohn Van Buren
Personal details
Born(1807-02-25)February 25, 1807
Palenville, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 1844(1844-04-26) (aged 37)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeOld Cemetery
Palenville, New York
Political partyWhig
ProfessionManufacturer
Politician

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.