Patrick Henry Rutledge (January 1830 – July 31, 1902) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1876.

Patrick H. Rutledge
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1876–1876
Serving with Andrew Boyle and Murray Vandiver
Personal details
Born
Patrick Henry Rutledge

January 1830
DiedJuly 31, 1902(1902-07-31) (aged 72)
near Upper Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (1876)
Republican (1881)
Alma materPrinceton University
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Early life edit

Patrick Henry Rutledge was born in January 1830.[1][2] He received his education in the local neighborhood and graduated from Princeton University. He read law under Otho Scott.[2] He was admitted to the bar in Harford County, Maryland, on July 28, 1856.[3]

Career edit

Rutledge served as a state's attorney of Harford County from 1867 to 1871.[4]

Rutledge was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1876.[5] He was nominated by the Republican Party for the Maryland House of Delegates in 1881.[6]

Personal life edit

Rutledge owned a home near Jarrettsville that was nominated for preservation in 1985.[7]

Rutledge died on July 31, 1902, at his home near Upper Cross Roads.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Rutledge". The Union. August 2, 1902. p. 3. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ a b "Patrick H. Rutledge". The Baltimore Sun. August 3, 1902. p. 10. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "The Death of Mr. Farnandis..." The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 16, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Harford County, Maryland – State's Attorneys". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 19, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Maryland Matters". Morning News. September 15, 1881. p. 3. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  7. ^ "Tabernacle Church Nominated for Spot on Historic Register". York Daily Record. December 28, 1985. p. 27. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.