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Rutledge Last Name History & Origin
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Name Origin
The name Rutledge itself has had many different spellings, as there were no spelling rules when the name came about. The name itself means "red boggy water" which infers that the original people lived in rural areas.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Rutledge, Rutlidge, Ruthlidge, Ruthledge, Ritlidge, Rutletge
Nationality & Ethnicity
The origin of the Rutledge name is not specifically known although it has been linked to both German and Scottish roots. There have even been stories of a Rutledge clan known to cause problems for Anglo-Saxon nobility, refusing to reliquish valuable land to the rich. These stories tell of farmland folk fighting back with pitchforks and makeshift spears, causing so much raucous that the nobles abandoned their quest to expand borders into the Rutledge lands simply because of the trouble.
Famous People named Rutledge
Edward Rutledge (Dec.8 1798-Jan.23 1800) was the youngest person to sign the American Declaration of Independence.
Ann Rutledge (Jan.7 1813-Aug.25 1835) was the rumored first love of Abraham Lincoln.
Early Rutledges
These are the earliest records we have of the Rutledge family.
Nathan Franklin Rutledge of Texas United States was born on April 22, 1837 in TN, and died at age 79 years old on October 15, 1916.
Mary (Dwyer) Rutledge of Collingwood, Australia County, Victoria Australia was born in 1846, and died at age 57 years old in 1903.
William Alexander Rutledge was born on October 6, 1846 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina United States. He was in a relationship with Josephine Mahala (Lynch) Rutledge, and had a child William Larkin Rutledge. William Rutledge died at age 56 years old on February 20, 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Alexander Rutledge.
Louis Rutledge was born on December 3, 1852, and died at age 100 years old in December 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis Rutledge.
Sylvania (Charleville) Rutledge was born on October 5, 1859 in Bloomsdale, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri United States, and died at age 71 years old on July 22, 1931 in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph County, IL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sylvania (Charleville) Rutledge.
William Archibald Rutledge was born on May 5, 1861 to Nathan Franklin Rutledge. He was in a relationship with Sarah Ophelia Durham beginning November 11, 1885 in Independence County, Arkansas United States, and they were together until Sarah's death on February 12, 1949. He had a child Harrison Franklin Rutledge. William Rutledge died at age 89 years old on December 22, 1950.
Josephine Mahala (Lynch) Rutledge was born on January 16, 1862 in North Carolina United States, and died at age 68 years old on September 18, 1930 in OH. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Josephine Mahala (Lynch) Rutledge.
Edward A Rutledge of Shelton, Mason County, WA was born on September 3, 1866, and died at age 99 years old on July 15, 1966.
Annie Rutledge of Beechworth Australia was born in 1867 in Beechworth to Walton Rutledge and Mary Dwyer Rutledge. She had a brother Joseph Walton Rutledge. Annie Rutledge died at age 55 years old in 1922 in Melbourne, VIC.
Cora Rutledge of Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas was born on February 13, 1868, and died at age 104 years old in April 1972.
Rutledge Family Members
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Capers Rutledge
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Chad Rutledge
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Clark Rutledge
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Corine Rutledge
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Darryl Rutledge
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Denise Rutledge
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Donovan Rutledge
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Eddie Rutledge
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Elmer Rutledge
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Ernest Rutledge
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Everette Rutledge
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Freeland Rutledge
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Gilbert Rutledge
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Gwendolynn Rutledge
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Herwin Rutledge
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Imo Rutledge
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Izabela Rutledge
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Jeannine Rutledge
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John Rutledge
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Karen Rutledge
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Kristie Rutledge
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Laverne Rutledge
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Letitia Rutledge
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Lorelle Rutledge
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Luke Rutledge
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Maple Rutledge
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Massie Rutledge
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Mervin Rutledge
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Mose Rutledge
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Nichelle Rutledge
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Oleta Rutledge
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Ottie Rutledge
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Philora Rutledge
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Reed Rutledge
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Rolan Rutledge
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Ruey Rutledge
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Shannon Rutledge
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Solon Rutledge
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Tamara Rutledge
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Timna Rutledge
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Varian Rutledge
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Viola Rutledge
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Wilhelmen Rutledge
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Zella Rutledge
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Zollie Rutledge
Surnames: Rushwick - Ruttal
Rutledge Family Photos
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Ralph Wendell Rutledge
This is the country store my grandparents owned. It was across the road from their house. Uncle Ralph helped run it. He never married and never moved out of his parents' home. He continued to live there after their deaths. The store was torn down by the highway dept to enlarge St. Hwy 300 (was FM 1403) about the time Ralph passed away.
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Harrison Franklin "Harry" Rutledge
This was taken at the annual Rutledge Reunion held at his and Lillie's place every July 4th. It was a covered dish and there was always lots of food and family visiting.
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Christine and Lowell Rutledge
This photo was taken while Lowell was a Captain in the Army serving in Panama. About 1946
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Bobby and Rosalyn Alsobrook
This was on our 50th anniversary. Because of the Covid pandemic there could be no gatherings of more than 8 people, so we had no large celebration.
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William and Bertha (Thein) Rutledge
A photo of Bertha Henrietta (Thein) Rutledge and William Larkin Rutledge
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Gordon W Rutledge
A photo of Gordon W Rutledge with his children: Greg, Anna and Michael. Taken at our house in Jakarta Indonesia in the 70's.
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Viola Rutledge & Kay Carter
Viola (Rutledge) Kerbo and granddaughter Kay Carter sit together as Kay addresses Christmas cards
People in photo include: Viola (Rutledge) Kerbo and Kay Carter
People in photo include: Viola (Rutledge) Kerbo and Kay Carter
Older people in center: Philip B and Mary (Hall) Nebergall.
Children: center front: Francis and Alice Ann. From left clockwise: oldest daughter by age clockwise. All the way to the youngest in front.
Mystery picture: taken in Macomb, IL. Family lived in the west side of Fulton County.
They people are either Nebergall's or Rutledges. I lean more toward Nebergall because of old tin pictures that I have with one person identified as Benjamin Hall - brother of Mary Hall. The older woman in this photo might be Mary Hall - Nebergall. However, some people think the man to the far right is Wm Rutledge. We cannot identify for sure.
Mystery picture: taken in Macomb, IL. Family lived in the west side of Fulton County.
They people are either Nebergall's or Rutledges. I lean more toward Nebergall because of old tin pictures that I have with one person identified as Benjamin Hall - brother of Mary Hall. The older woman in this photo might be Mary Hall - Nebergall. However, some people think the man to the far right is Wm Rutledge. We cannot identify for sure.
Rutledge or Nebergall family, Fulton County Illinois
Rutledge or Nebergall family, Illinois: This picture originated in Fulton County, Illinois. The photography studio was in Bushnell, located in McDonough Co., IL.
These people are either Rutledges or Nebergalls. I lean more toward the Rutledge side.
Even though we have numerous pictures from the 1800's. This one is sepia toned, cardboard and was taken in Bushnell, IL. The family lived in the west side of Fulton County.
These people are either Rutledges or Nebergalls. I lean more toward the Rutledge side.
Even though we have numerous pictures from the 1800's. This one is sepia toned, cardboard and was taken in Bushnell, IL. The family lived in the west side of Fulton County.
Wiley Blount Rutledge, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Wiley Blount Rutledge, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Wiley Blount Rutledge was born on July 20th, 1894 and died September 10th, 1949. He was best known as being an associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Robert Rutledge 1891
"Robert Rutledge, June 8, 1891" (Handwritten on photo)
Photo found in an antique store. I am not related to the man in the photo
Photo found in an antique store. I am not related to the man in the photo
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Jessie Prince Rutledge
Jessie Prince Rutledge, son of Jesse Prince Rutledge and Martha Goodwin:
born in 1895 in Pelzer,SC, died in 1970 in Anderson, SC. He served in WWI with the 323rd Infantry, 81st Division in France. He was a disabled veteran. Jessie Prince Rutledge married Ruby Eugenia Ellison. They lived in Belton, SC (Anderson County SC) and had 9 children but 3 died at birth.
born in 1895 in Pelzer,SC, died in 1970 in Anderson, SC. He served in WWI with the 323rd Infantry, 81st Division in France. He was a disabled veteran. Jessie Prince Rutledge married Ruby Eugenia Ellison. They lived in Belton, SC (Anderson County SC) and had 9 children but 3 died at birth.
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Updated Rutledge Biographies
Rex Rutledge of Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia was born on March 18, 1923, and died at age 60 years old in February 1984.
Fostell Rutledge of Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina was born on August 25, 1928, and died at age 77 years old in October 2005.
Varnie A Rutledge of Austin, Travis County, TX was born on July 4, 1897, and died at age 68 years old on February 15, 1966.
Charlottie (Rutledge) Noble of Blencoe, Iowa United States, was married to Park Noble, and had children Anne Noble and Mary Louise Douma. Charlottie Noble died in 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotta (Rutledge).
Albert J Rutledge of Ames, Story County, IA was born on December 29, 1934, and died at age 66 years old on March 6, 2001.
Nathan Franklin Rutledge of Texas United States was born on April 22, 1837 in TN, and died at age 79 years old on October 15, 1916.
William Archibald Rutledge was born on May 5, 1861 to Nathan Franklin Rutledge. He was in a relationship with Sarah Ophelia Durham beginning November 11, 1885 in Independence County, Arkansas United States, and they were together until Sarah's death on February 12, 1949. He had a child Harrison Franklin Rutledge. William Rutledge died at age 89 years old on December 22, 1950.
Harrison Franklin Rutledge was known as "Harry" to everyone in Gilmer who knew him. He was the second or six children born to William Archibald Rutledge and Sarah Ophelia Durham. In 1899, the family moved to Upshur County, Texas, where Harry remained until his death. Harry was both a rural mail carrier and the owner of a small country store just south of Gilmer. In his time, he rented out camping trailers, sold creosote posts and raised cattle. Harry was a great storyteller and kept his granddaughter, Rosalyn, fascinated with stories of family and friends. His son, Lowell, continued the tradition of telling wonderful stories. His granddaughter, Rosalyn, not only continued the storytelling tradition, she went one step further and became a published novelist.
Rosalyn (Rutledge) Alsobrook of Longview, Gregg County, TX was born on December 21, 1952 in Pilot Point, Denton County to Lowell E Rutledge and Laura Christine Sobey. She has a brother Steven Lee Rutledge. Rosalyn was baptized circa 1967 at Church of Christ old location, in Daingerfield, Morris County. Rosalyn Alsobrook married Bobby Edward Alsobrook on April 8, 1971 at Home of Dr. L.E. Rutledge 1101 Webb Street, in Daingerfield, Morris County, and has children Andrew Edward Alsobrook and Anthony Alan Alsobrook.
Lowell Edison Rutledge of Upshur County, Texas United States was born on December 17, 1920 in Gilmer to Harrison Franklin Rutledge and Zilphia Elizabeth HItt. He had a brother Ralph Wendell Rutledge. He married Laura Christine Sobey on December 4, 1943 at The home of Lawrence Rutledge in Houston, Harris County, and they were married until Lowell's death on March 30, 1988. He had children Steven Lee Rutledge and Rosalyn Rutledge Alsobrook. Lowell Rutledge was buried on April 1, 1988 at Daingerfield Cemetery in Daingerfield, Morris County.
William W Rutledge Jr was born on September 28, 1916, and died at age 84 years old on September 20, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William W Rutledge Jr.
Lucian D Jr Rutledge of Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia was born on June 4, 1920, and died at age 50 years old in August 1970.
Everette L Rutledge of Gilbert, Mingo County, WV was born on March 26, 1911, and died at age 91 years old on January 22, 2003.
Billie J Rutledge of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas was born on March 16, 1906, and died at age 66 years old in July 1972.
Leo H Rutledge of Crenshaw, Panola County, Mississippi was born on September 19, 1912, and died at age 65 years old in August 1978.
Homer L Rutledge of Immokalee, Collier County, FL was born on November 20, 1922, and died at age 75 years old on March 21, 1998.
Popular Rutledge Biographies
Albert J Rutledge of Ames, Story County, IA was born on December 29, 1934, and died at age 66 years old on March 6, 2001.
Anna Lynn Rutledge was born in 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Lynn Rutledge.
William Larkin Rutledge was born on April 5, 1878 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina United States to William Alexander Rutledge and Josephine Mahala (Lynch) Rutledge. He was in a relationship with Bertha Henrietta (Thein) Rutledge, and had children Loren Everett Rutledge, Gilbert Mayo Rutledge, Catherine Ruby (Rutledge) Meyer, William Merlin Rutledge, Ann Belle (Rutledge) Beauchat, and Allyn Bertram Rutledge. William Rutledge died at age 77 years old on October 5, 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Larkin Rutledge.
Catherine Ruby (Rutledge) Meyer was born on April 27, 1911 in Iowa United States, and died at age 61 years old in 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Ruby (Rutledge) Meyer.
Walter H Rutledge Sr of De Soto, Jefferson County, MO was born on February 11, 1915, and died at age 69 years old in August 1984. Walter Rutledge was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Section Y Site 1042 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Fredrick L. Rutledge Jr.
Bertha Henrietta (Thein) Rutledge was born on November 29, 1879 in Iowa United States, and died at age 63 years old in 1942. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bertha Henrietta (Thein) Rutledge.
Mary F Roman Rutledge was born on December 23, 1893. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary F Roman Rutledge.
Agnes Helene (Amsden) Rutledge was born on April 23, 1920 in Iowa United States, and died at age 58 years old on May 23, 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Agnes Helene (Amsden) Rutledge.
Gilbert Mayo Rutledge was born on May 11, 1909 in Iowa United States, and died at age 43 years old in 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gilbert Mayo Rutledge.
Stephen Marshall Rutledge was born on November 13, 1979 in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia United States to Dianna Faye (Dugger) Rutledge and Kent Clark Rutledge, and has siblings Carol Ann (Rutledge) Buebel, William Michael Rutledge, and Katherine Elizabeth (Rutledge) Braddock. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen Marshall Rutledge.
Shawna Lynn (Rutledge) Stutts was born on December 2, 1980 at St. Josephs in Houston, Texas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shawna Lynn (Rutledge) Stutts.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Audrey Rutledge (Née Pashia).
William E Rutledge of Grover, Saint Louis County, MO was born on February 22, 1913, and died at age 95 years old on March 23, 2008.
James V Rutledge was born on October 17, 1920. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James v Rutledge.
William Michael Rutledge was born on May 25, 1972 in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia United States to Dianna Faye (Dugger) Rutledge and Kent Clark Rutledge, and has siblings Carol Ann (Rutledge) Buebel, Katherine Elizabeth (Rutledge) Braddock, and Stephen Marshall Rutledge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Michael Rutledge.
Rutledge Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Rutledge family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 9,914 people with the last name Rutledge that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Rutledges
These are the longest-lived members of the Rutledge family on AncientFaces.
Nancy J Rutledge of Monroeville, Monroe County, AL was born on October 29, 1900, and died at age 109 years old on April 30, 2010.
Carl C Rutledge of Westerville, Delaware County, OH was born on December 5, 1887, and died at age 108 years old on September 29, 1996.
Jim W Rutledge of Elkhart, Anderson County, TX was born on December 27, 1881, and died at age 108 years old on August 7, 1990.
Ethel M Rutledge of York, York County, PA was born on October 19, 1893, and died at age 106 years old on March 3, 2000.
Bessie M Rutledge of Decatur, Macon County, IL was born on August 8, 1892, and died at age 105 years old on January 24, 1998.
Mary Rutledge of Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma was born on December 13, 1877, and died at age 104 years old in March 1982.
Helen W Rutledge of Fort Dodge, Webster County, IA was born on October 29, 1894, and died at age 103 years old on July 16, 1998.
Cora Rutledge of Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas was born on February 13, 1868, and died at age 104 years old in April 1972.
Troy O Rutledge of Porterdale, Newton County, GA was born on July 14, 1897, and died at age 103 years old on May 19, 2001.
William Rutledge of Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina was born on November 22, 1880, and died at age 102 years old in March 1983.
Guillermo Rutledge of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas was born on October 27, 1904, and died at age 102 years old on July 23, 2007.
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Isabell Rutledge
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hello, my full name is isabell rutledge,my mother's name is Linda lee Rutledge, my grandfather's name is Alfred Abner Rutledge. I am trying to find other family members, who could give me information on any history, you may have on my grandfather. I was once told that there may have been a book written on him and I am curious as to find out, if this has actually happened or if it was just a tall tale. Anyone who might have any information please contact me at [contact link] any questions you may have i will contact you through the email
John Rutledge
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The name "Rutledge" is a place name. It meant "red lache or pool" from the old Anglican words "redd", meaning red, and "loec" - later "lache", variant "letch" meaning a stream, or a pool in boggy land. "Rutledge" was "a great Border name". Anciently, those of that name were said to dwell "by the waters (of Bale", or Bailey Water, later called Routledge Burn, in the township of Bailie, or Bailey, near Bewcastle in the southern part of The Debateable Land on the English-Scottish Border.
This area so long in dispute between the English and the Scots was settled before the Norman Conquest as part of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria by the Angles. The people of this part of the Border in time came to be organized into tribes or clans. This was the land of freebooters and raiders. "These trackless and desolate regions", he says, "were notorious for the activities of troopers before the Union" in 1603. This land was "no other thing but theft, reiff, and slaughter", until the boundary was finally agreed upon in 1552. John Lang in his Stories of the Border Marches refers to "the wild men of Bewcastle".
For many centuries Carlisle and Bewcastle township were within Scotland. The township is now in England in the County of Cumberland along the present border, on high land, an area of rolling hills. Anciently, Bewcastle was the site of a Roman Fort or Station. In 1470 Edward IV granted the manor and castle, which had long lain waste, to his brother, the Duke of Gloucester, then Lord Warden of the Western Marche. He sublet the area to Cuthbert Rutlege, John Rutlege, Robert Elwold (Elliot) and Gerald Nickson (Nixon). The remains of a pele tower, or castle, still stand and the old church of St. Cuthbert is kept in good repair.
Undoubtedly, the earliest known location of the Rutledges was on the Bailey Water, at Kershopefoot, at Masthorne and between Kershopefoot and the Leven (now the Line) waters, all nearby places "within the Rule of Bewcastell". The Kershope burn is now part of the modern boundary line between the two countries.
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This area so long in dispute between the English and the Scots was settled before the Norman Conquest as part of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria by the Angles. The people of this part of the Border in time came to be organized into tribes or clans. This was the land of freebooters and raiders. "These trackless and desolate regions", he says, "were notorious for the activities of troopers before the Union" in 1603. This land was "no other thing but theft, reiff, and slaughter", until the boundary was finally agreed upon in 1552. John Lang in his Stories of the Border Marches refers to "the wild men of Bewcastle".
For many centuries Carlisle and Bewcastle township were within Scotland. The township is now in England in the County of Cumberland along the present border, on high land, an area of rolling hills. Anciently, Bewcastle was the site of a Roman Fort or Station. In 1470 Edward IV granted the manor and castle, which had long lain waste, to his brother, the Duke of Gloucester, then Lord Warden of the Western Marche. He sublet the area to Cuthbert Rutlege, John Rutlege, Robert Elwold (Elliot) and Gerald Nickson (Nixon). The remains of a pele tower, or castle, still stand and the old church of St. Cuthbert is kept in good repair.
Undoubtedly, the earliest known location of the Rutledges was on the Bailey Water, at Kershopefoot, at Masthorne and between Kershopefoot and the Leven (now the Line) waters, all nearby places "within the Rule of Bewcastell". The Kershope burn is now part of the modern boundary line between the two countries.
For more on the origin of the Rutledge surname, please visit:
You may also want to visit The Rutledge Family Association Website at:
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