Theodore F. Kluttz

1848–1918 (age 70)

Congressman

Biography

Theodore F. Kluttz, born in 1848, answered his generation's call to public service with a sharp legal mind and a sincere regard for the citizens of North Carolina. As a member of Congress, he worked to give voice to agricultural communities and championed practical reforms that would benefit rural families.

He returned to private life with the same earnestness, supporting civic causes and mentoring young people who sought to build better lives for themselves. His tenure in office and his thoughtful approach to governance left a dignified legacy for those who followed.