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James Edward Rutledge

1889 – 1966

Nova Scotia lawyer and political figure

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About James Edward Rutledge

Lived 1889 – 1966 (aged 77). James Edward Rutledge was a Canadian politician.

James Edward Rutledge (August 14, 1889 – August 15, 1966) was a lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1939 to 1956 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Sheet Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, the son of Alexander Cameron Rutledge and Ada Stewart Hartling. He was educated at Dalhousie University. He served as a lieutenant in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. In 1917, Rutledge married Minnie Etoile Silver. He was named King's Counsel in 1932. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1939 by-election held after the death of William Duff Forrest. Rutledge wrote Sheet Harbour: A local history, published in 1954. Rutledge died at Halifax on August 15, 1966.

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Important facts

Born
14 August 1889
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 August 1966
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Canada
Education
Dalhousie University
Positions held
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly

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Who was James Edward Rutledge?

Nova Scotia lawyer and political figure (1889–1966)

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James Edward Rutledge was born on 14 August 1889.

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James Edward Rutledge died on 15 August 1966.

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James Edward Rutledge was a politician.

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James Edward Rutledge was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Edward Rutledge

· Wikidata: Q6133374

· DBpedia: James Edward Rutledge

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