Rufus M. Wint, son of Ferdinand Wilhelm and Susanna (Kidd) Wint, was born July 27, 1856 on the farm of his grandfather, Wilhelm Wint, in Hanover Township. He came to Catasauqua in 1866, with his parents. As a young man he traveled to Michigan, where he worked as a lumberjack. Upon returning to Catasauqua he became employed at the F. W. Wint Co. lumberyard and following the death of his father in 1882, he became a member of the firm. With the death of his uncle, James P. Wint, in 1905, he was elevated to president of the company. Rufus M. Wint served as a member of the borough council and from 1900 thru 1902 he served as Chief Burgess of Catasauqua. He was one of the founders of the Lehigh National Bank, in 1906, and he served on the board of directors. In 1908, he was elected vice-president of the bank and he served as such until his death.

Rufus H. Wint was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was a charter member of the Washington Camp, No. 301, P.0.S.of A.: Phoenix Fire Company and the Free and Accepted Masons. He was also a member of Allentown Aerie, No. 110, Fraternal Order of Eagles. He served as the president of the board of governors and was one of the founders of the Eagle's Building and Loan Association. In politics he was a member of the Republican Party.

Lived at 740 Front St., Catasauqua.