RUTLEDGE, Edward J., 1862-1931

RUTLEDGE, BOTT, BUCHANAN

Posted By: Betty Hootman-Volunteer
Date: 11/17/2012 at 22:40:50

FROM THE FILES OF THE ENTERPRISE
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TWENTY YEARS AGO
May 7, 1931

Edward J. Rutledge, 69 years old, born and spent his boyhood days west of Birmingham, died at his home in Ottumwa May 1, 1931, the result of a heart attack. He had resided in Ottumwa for 41 years. He is survived by his wife, formerly Ida Bott of Birmingham, two sons, Donald of Ottumwa and Edward of Kansas; daughters, Mrs. Harry Buchanan, Ottumwa; one brother, William, Ottumwa and three grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Scrapbook B, page 4, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA