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he signed the Declaration of Independence and convenced his state to vote for independence,he was in the continental army and captured by the british during the seige of Charleston and supposingly really badly treated by them. they had him for a year then exchanged him.
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What colony did Edward Rutledge represent at the second continential congress?
South Carolina
Despite being opposed to independence at the Second Continental Congress Edward Rutledge eventually agreed to support independence because?
he wanted to keep the people of the colonies unified
Who were the oldest and youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence?
The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Edward Rutledge of Southern Carolina. He was 26. He was also initially opposed to independence, but signed the Declaration for the sake of unanimity.The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin, who was 70 at the time. At the signing, Franklin famously said "We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."
Did Edward Rutledge have children?
Yes. John Rutledge and Elizabeth Grimke Rutledge, of Charleston, SC, had ten children.Martha (1764 - 1806)Sarah (1765 - 1770)John (1766 - 1819)Edward (1767 - 1811)Frederick (1768 - 1821)Charles (1773 - 1821)Thomas (1774 - ? died in infancy)William (1775 - 1822)Elizabeth (1776 - 1842)States Whitcomb (1783 - 1829)The genealogical records for some of the children are inconsistent. Date of death for Sarah and dates of birth and death for William are most in doubt; date of death for Thomas is not recorded, indicating he probably did not survive infancy. Martha's date of death is listed as 1816 by some sources; however, this appears to be the result of an error in a single record.
Who is Edward Rutledge?
He was a Charleston born, Oxford educated, signer or the Declaration of Indepence and South Carolina Governor. He was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence who got taken prinsonor of was then became govenor of South Carolina and died oin ofice on Jan 23 1800
When was Edward Rutledge born?
Edward Rutledge was born on November 23, 1749.
What is Edward Rutledge's birthday?
Edward Rutledge was born on November 23, 1749.
When was Edward Rutledge House created?
Edward Rutledge House was created in 1787.
What were edward Rutledges' kids named?
Edward Rutledge had two children named Elizabeth Wilkins Rutledge and Sarah Rutledge.
When did Edward Rutledge die?
Edward Rutledge died on January 23, 1800 at the age of 50.
How old is Edward Rutledge?
Edward Rutledge was born on November 23, 1749 and died on January 23, 1800. Edward Rutledge would have been 50 years old at the time of death or 265 years old today.
What was Edward Rutledge's family?
His mother was Sarah Hert and his father was Dr. John Rutledge
What has the author Clarence Edward Rutledge written?
Clarence Edward Rutledge has written: 'The dental business office' -- subject(s): Dentistry, Practice
How did edward rutledge make a living?
He was a lawyer and a politician :)
Who signed the declaration of independence at age 26?
Edward Rutledge
Why was edward rutledge important to the declaration of independence?
Youngest Signer :)
Who was the youngest member of Second Continental Congress?
edward rutledge
