Early Life
John Rutherfurd was born in New York City. His parents were Walter and Mary (Alexander) Rutherfurd. Walter was a veteran of the British Army, and was a hostage of Patriots during the Revolutionary War while John was a teenager. Walter died in 1804. Mary was a sister of William Alexander Lord Stirling. He was also related to Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Baronet; William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland; Newfoundland Governor John Elliott; General/Ohio territorial Governor Arthur St. Clair
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