Rufus Albertson Soule

Rufus Albertson Soule Sr. (March 16, 1839 – January 9, 1913)[1] was a politician in Massachusetts.

Rufus Albertson Soule was born in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts on March 16, 1839.

[4] Rufus Soule also served as Customs Collector and was the subject.of an editorial cartoon.

He first served in the Massachusetts state legislature in 1878 and 1879 following time on the New Bedford Common Council including as president.

[7] He married Susan C. Nesmith on August 28, 1860, and they had three children, including Rufus Albertson Soule Jr.[2][8] He died in New Bedford on January 9, 1913.