Edward Rutledge 1749-1800
- Born November 1749
- Born into an aristocrat family in South Carolina
- Studied Law
- Member of the Charleston Battalion of Artillery
- Rutledge's last important assignment happened in September
- Accompanied John Adams and Benjamin Franklin on a mission to Staten Island to negotiate with the British Lord Howe.
- He was the youngest to sign the Declaration Of Independence
- He was elected state senate twice in 1784 and was elected governor
- Because of his decreasing health,he was unable to complete his term as governor.
- Edward Rutledge passed away on January 1st 1800 at the age of 50.