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Gilbert Rutherford (January 12, 1861 – March 31, 1927) was an American farmer and politician.

Born in the town of Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Rutherford was a farmer and a director of the Oakland Fire Insurance Company. Rutherford served as chairman of the Oakland Town Board and assessor of the town of Oakland. Rutherford also served on the school board and was the board treasurer. Rutherford was involved in the Jefferson County Fair. In 1897, Rutherford served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Rutherford died in Columbus, Wisconsin.

Notes

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1897,' Biographical Sketch of Gilbert Rutherford, pg. 681
2. 'Proceedings of the Session of the Wisconsin Legislature 1927, May 26, 1927, Gilbert Rutherford, pg. 1583

• 1861 births
• 1927 deaths
• People from Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
• Businesspeople from Wisconsin
• Farmers from Wisconsin
• Mayors of places in Wisconsin
• School board members in Wisconsin
• Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
• 19th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature