Edward Rutledge

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  • Born

    Born
    Edward Rutledge was born on November 23rd, 1749. He would live a life where he would do a lot in his time.

  • Attended Congress

    In 1773, Edward Rutledge attended Congress. This was his first time attending Congress.

  • Married Henrietta Middleton

    Married Henrietta Middleton
    Edward Rutledge married Henrietta Middleton in 1774. This was his first time getting married to anyone.

  • Left Congress to Defend His Colony

    In 1775, Edward Rutledge left Congress to defend his colony. He was trying to become the Governor of South Carolina.

  • Signed the Declaration of Independence

    Signed the Declaration of Independence
    in 1776, Edward Rutledge signed the Declaration of Independence at age 26. This was his first time doing something remarkable.

  • Attended Congress (2nd time)

    Edward Rutledge attended Congress for his second time in 1779. He already knew what to do since he had been in Congress before.

  • Left Congress (2nd time)

    Edward Rutledge left congress in 1780 for the second time, as the British were invading South Carolina. Edward Rutledge strived to become the Governor of South Carolina.

  • Captured and held as prisoner by Britain

    Captured and held as prisoner by Britain
    Edward Rutledge was defending South Carolina, as he was a war governor. However, the British caught Edward Rutledge and held him hostage in 1781.

  • Released from the British

    Edward Rutledge was released from being a prisoner in Britain in the year 1781. He was finally free and was happy.

  • Elected as State Senate

    In the year 1783, Edward Rutledge was elected as State Senator. He didn't know what to expect, as it was his first time.

  • Elected as State Senate (2nd time)

    For the second time, Edward Rutledge was elected as State Senator. He knew what to expect since he had been State Senator before.

  • Elected as Governor of South Carolina

    Edward Rutledge was elected as the Governor of South Carolina in the year 1789. This had been a dream of his which he finally achieved.

  • Divorced Henrietta Middleton

    In 1792, Edward Rutledge and Henrietta Middleton had a divorce. It is unknown why they had a divorce.

  • Married Mary Shubrick

    After divorcing Henrietta Middleton, he re-married Mary Shubrick in 1793. He enjoyed his new life with his new wife.

  • Death

    Death
    Edward Rutledge did a lot in his lifetime but died at only age 50. He died after getting very ill in 1800.