Abt. 1843-November 11, 1870
Niles Democrat, Saturday, November 19, 1870, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
DIED
On Friday, the 11th inst., JOHN RUTLEDGE, aged 27 years. The deceased was born in Ireland. His disease was consumption. He was a member of Second Michigan Regiment. He enlisted for three months, then for three years, and then for the war. He probably contracted his disease in the army. The close of his life was exceedingly peaceful and hopeful, and on last Sunday afternoon his burial was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances.