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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.
William Rutledge of Australia was born in 1806 to James Rutledge and Martha Forster Rutledge. He had siblings Lloyd Rutledge and Richard Rutledge. William Rutledge died at age 70 years old in 1876.
Richard Rutledge of Warrnbool Australia was born in 1810, and died at age 77 years old in 1887 in Warrnbool.
Faithful Rutledge of Castlemaine Australia was born in 1811, and died at age 83 years old in 1894 in Castlemaine.
Pat James Rutledge of Melbourne West Australia was born in 1820, and died at age 72 years old in 1892 in Melbourne West.
Eliza Rutledge of Warrnambool Australia was born in 1820, and died at age 68 years old in 1888 in Warrnambool.
Adam Rutledge of Footscray Australia was born in 1830, and died at age 76 years old in 1906 in Footscray.
Sarah Emily Rutledge of Coburg Australia was born in 1830, and died at age 79 years old in 1909 in Coburg.
Rutledge Family Members
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Chapman Rutledge
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Claud Rutledge
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Cornelia Rutledge
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Davey Rutledge
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Denny Rutledge
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Doreen Rutledge
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Edmond Rutledge
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Elmer Rutledge
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Ernie Rutledge
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Eyles Rutledge
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Freeland Rutledge
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Gilbert Rutledge
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Hettie Rutledge
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Ina Rutledge
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Jack Rutledge
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Karl Rutledge
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Lavinia Rutledge
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Lorene Rutledge
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Lulu Rutledge
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Marc Rutledge
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Mathilda Rutledge
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Metresic Rutledge
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Muriel Rutledge
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Nikki Rutledge
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Ozzie Rutledge
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Piggott Rutledge
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Reginald Rutledge
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Rollin Rutledge
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Russel Rutledge
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Shatambria Rutledge
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Sophia Rutledge
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Tamela Rutledge
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Zollie Rutledge
Surnames: Rusid - Rutsohn
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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Rutledge Family Tree
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Updated Rutledge Biographies
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 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.
Lester L Rutledge of Canmer, Hart County, Kentucky was born on October 2, 1914, and died at age 68 years old in May 1983.
Troy E Rutledge of Springfield, Greene County, MO was born on April 28, 1919, and died at age 83 years old on April 16, 2003.
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.
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 to William Larkin Rutledge and Bertha Henrietta (Thein) Rutledge, and had siblings William Merlin Rutledge, Loren Everett Rutledge, Gilbert Mayo Rutledge, Ann Belle (Rutledge) Beauchat, and Allyn Bertram Rutledge. Catherine Meyer 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.
Anna Lynn Rutledge was born in 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Lynn Rutledge.
Edward F Rutledge was born on June 19, 1927. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward F Rutledge.
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.
Cathy Jean (Rutledge) Tippett was born on December 1, 1955. Cathy Tippett was married to John D. Tippett, and has children Christina Lynn (Tippett) Tippett and Peggy Michelle Tippett. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cathy Jean (Rutledge) Tippett.
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.
Marvin K Rutledge was born on December 21, 1922. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marvin K Rutledge.
Kent Clark Rutledge was born on December 23, 1941 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kent Clark Rutledge.
Loren Everett Rutledge was born in 1907 in Iowa United States to William Larkin Rutledge and Bertha Henrietta (Thein) Rutledge, and had siblings William Merlin Rutledge, Gilbert Mayo Rutledge, Catherine Ruby (Rutledge) Meyer, Ann Belle (Rutledge) Beauchat, and Allyn Bertram Rutledge. Loren Rutledge died at age 81 years old on December 12, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Loren Everett Rutledge.
William Alexander Rutledge was born on October 6, 1846 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina United States, and 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.
Robin Sultenfuss Rutledge was born to Richard A. Sultenfuss and Cynthia A. (Whitaker) Sultenfuss, and has siblings Mark Sultenfuss and Daniel Sultenfuss. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robin Sultenfuss Rutledge.
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.
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.
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.
Julie Ann (Rutledge) Moody was born on September 29, 1947 in Iowa United States, and died at age 69 years old on May 11, 2017. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julie Ann (Rutledge) Moody.
Rutledge Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Rutledge family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 10,045 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cora Rutledge of Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas was born on February 13, 1868, and died at age 104 years old in April 1972.
Edith W Rutledge was born on September 5, 1887, and died at age 102 years old on January 8, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edith W Rutledge.
Sylvester Rutledge of Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon was born on September 28, 1906, and died at age 102 years old on April 17, 2009.
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Isabell Rutledge
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03/18/2008
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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01/12/2003
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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