RUFUS KING

1755-1827

Delegate to the Constitutional Convention (Massachusetts)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: Harvard

Occupation: lawyer

Political Affiliation: Federalist

Organizational Affiliation(s): Mason

Religious Affiliation: Episcopalian

Summary of Religious Views:

Views on Religion & Politics:

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

Works by Rufus King

ed. by Charles R. King, The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King, 6 vols., G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1894-1900; Vol. I Vol. II Vol. III Vol. IV Vol. V Vol. VI [excerpts]

Biographies

Edward H. Brush, Rufus King And His Times, N. L. Brown, 1926
Robert Ernst, Rufus King, American Federalist, Univ.of North Carolina Press, 1968

Articles

Works by Rufus King

"Letters of Rufus King," Massachusetts Historical Society Proceedings, 49, 1915-16, pp. 81-89

Biographies

Joseph L. Arbena, "Politics or Principle? Rufus King and the Opposition to Slavery," Essex Institute Historical Collections, 101, January 1965, pp. 56-77
Myron F. Wehtje, "Rufus King and the Formation of the Constitution," Studies in History and Society, 1, April 1969, pp. 17-31
Richard E. Welch, "Rufus King of Newburyport: The Formative Years (1767-1788)," Essex Institute Historical Collections, 96, October 1960, pp. 241-76

Links

Works by Rufus King

Notes of Rufus King in the Federal Convention of 1787 (Avalon Project -- Yale Law School)
Rufus King letters for the years 1790 thru 1797 (familytales)
Letter to Elbridge Gerry (TeachingAmericanHistory.org)

Biographical Sites

KING, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
Rufus King (National Archives -- The Founding Fathers)
Rufus King (Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution -- Center of Military History, United States Army)
Rufus King (Colonial Hall)

Religious Views

Rufus King's views on Separation of Church and State (Separation of Church and State)