john_rutledge
Rutledge, John

Rutledge, John

ca. 1739–July 18, 1800

Images

Citation Information

The following information is provided for citations.

  • Title Rutledge, John
  • Coverage ca. 1739–July 18, 1800
  • Author
  • Keywords Lawyer, jurist, governor, upheld the rights of the “country” in a series of disputes with successive royal governors and firmly opposed the Stamp, Townshend, and Tea Acts, South Carolina Court of Chancery, prominent role in writing the federal Constitution, accepted appointment as one of the first justices of the United States Supreme Court,
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
  • URL
  • Access Date March 29, 2024
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update August 23, 2022
Go to Top