Henry Middleton Rutledge, II
1839–1921 (age 82)
Biography
Henry Middleton Rutledge, II (1839-1921) lived through decades of adjustment and renewal, and he met each passage with a desire to preserve the dignity of the mountain community he loved. He drew inspiration from the natural beauty around Saint John In the Wilderness Cemetery and from the traditions his family valued.
Those who visit Saint John In the Wilderness Cemetery remember Henry Rutledge for the respect he showed to neighbors and for the care he took in preserving the quiet dignity of his surroundings.