Major John Rutherfurd of Edgerston (12 June 1712 – 8 July 1758) was a Scottish soldier and politician.
A younger brother, Sir Robert Rutherfurd, was created a Baron of Russia by Catherine the Great in 1768.
When the Frederick, Prince of Wales broke with the King in September 1737, Rutherfurd, as a member of the Squadrone or anti-Argyll faction in Scotland, received a circular letter from Lord Marchmont, then in opposition, urging his attendance at the opening of the new session.
[2] Rutherfurd was, again, returned unopposed in 1741, he was said to have been won over from the Opposition by the grant of an army commission in December, thereby vacating his seat.
[2] In December 1741, Rutherfurd was granted an Army commission as captain of an independent company of foot and left for the Province of New York.