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Cornelius Rutledge 1923 - 1974

Cornelius Rutledge of Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida was born on August 3, 1923, and died at age 50 years old in May 1974.
Cornelius Rutledge
Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida 32601
August 3, 1923
May 1974
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Cornelius Rutledge's History: 1923 - 1974

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  • 08/3
    1923

    Birthday

    August 3, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Alachua County, Florida United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34400999 Enlisted: September 7, 1942 in Cp Blanding Florida Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Construction Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 05/dd
    1974

    Death

    May 1974
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1923, in the year that Cornelius Rutledge was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1935, he was only 12 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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