Rufus Palen

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Rufus Palen (February 25, 1807 - April 26, 1844) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Palenville, New York, Palen moved with his parents to Fallsburg, where he received a limited schooling. He engaged in the manufacture of leather. Held several local offices.

Palen was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839-March 3, 1841). He died in New York City April 26, 1844. He was interred in the Old Cemetery, Palenville, New York.

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• Rufus Palen at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress