| − | '''Edward Rutledge''' (November 23, 1749 – January 23, 1800) is an American founding father, captain of Charleston Battalion of Artillery, prisoner of war, Governor of South Carolina, delegate to the [[Continental Congress]] from [[South Carolina]] who signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. | + | '''Edward Rutledge''' (November 23, 1749 – January 23, 1800) is an American founding father, captain of Charleston Battalion of Artillery, prisoner of war, Governor of South Carolina, delegate to the [[Continental Congress]] from [[South Carolina]] who helped draft the [[Articles of Confederation]] and signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. |