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.