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Edward Rutledge was born on November 23rd, 1749. He would live a life where he would do a lot in his time.
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In 1773, Edward Rutledge attended Congress. This was his first time attending Congress.
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Edward Rutledge married Henrietta Middleton in 1774. This was his first time getting married to anyone.
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In 1775, Edward Rutledge left Congress to defend his colony. He was trying to become the Governor of South Carolina.
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in 1776, Edward Rutledge signed the Declaration of Independence at age 26. This was his first time doing something remarkable.
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Edward Rutledge attended Congress for his second time in 1779. He already knew what to do since he had been in Congress before.
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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.
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Edward Rutledge was defending South Carolina, as he was a war governor. However, the British caught Edward Rutledge and held him hostage in 1781.
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Edward Rutledge was released from being a prisoner in Britain in the year 1781. He was finally free and was happy.
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In the year 1783, Edward Rutledge was elected as State Senator. He didn't know what to expect, as it was his first time.
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For the second time, Edward Rutledge was elected as State Senator. He knew what to expect since he had been State Senator before.
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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.
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In 1792, Edward Rutledge and Henrietta Middleton had a divorce. It is unknown why they had a divorce.
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After divorcing Henrietta Middleton, he re-married Mary Shubrick in 1793. He enjoyed his new life with his new wife.
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Edward Rutledge did a lot in his lifetime but died at only age 50. He died after getting very ill in 1800.
