JOHN RUTLEDGE

1739-1800

Delegate to the Constitutional Convention (South Carolina)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: read law at Middle Temple

Occupation: lawyer, planter, Supreme Court Justice

Political Affiliation:

Religious Affiliation: Episcopalian

Summary of Religious Views:

Views on Religion & Politics:

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

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Richard H. Barry, Mr. Rutledge of South Carolina, 1942; reprint, Ayer, 1980
James Haw, John and Edward Rutledge of South Carolina, Univ. of Georgia Press, 1997

Articles

Frank Gaylord Cook, "John Rutledge," The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 67, Iss. 400, pp. 225-236
"A Sketch of the Life and Public Services of John Rutledge of South Carolina,"The American Whig Review, Vol. 6, Iss. 2 & 3, August & September 1847

Links

Motion by John Rutledge (Constitutional Sources Project)
RUTLEDGE, John, 1739-1800 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
John Rutledge (National Archives -- The Founding Fathers)
John Rutledge (South Carolina Information Highway)
John Rutledge (The OYEZ Project -- Northwestern University)
John Rutledge (Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution -- Center of Military History, United States Army)