Background
Rutledge, George Perry was born on May 16, 1869 in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Anderson and Ellen Jane (Kirk) Rutledge.
Rutledge, George Perry was born on May 16, 1869 in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Anderson and Ellen Jane (Kirk) Rutledge.
Bachelor of Arts, Milligan (Tennessee) College, 1891, A.M., 1895. Doctor of Laws, Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, North Carolina, 1904, Bethany (West Virginia) College, 1917.
Ordained ministry Disciples of Christ, 1890. Pastor First Church, Norfolk, Virginia, 1891-1896, 3d Church, Philadelphia, 1897-1912, Broad St. Church, Columbus, Ohio, 1913-1916. Editor in chief Christian Standard, 1916-1922.
Founder Pacific Bible Seminary, Los Angeles (now at Long Beach), California, 1928. Now pastor Central Church of Christ, Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Member Richmond (Virginia) Bicentennial Advisory Committee, 1937. Member North American Committee of One Thousand, China’s Children Fund, Inc. Mason (32°, Shriner).
Married Carrie Wellford McCurdey, December 22, 1896 (deceased). Children: Frances Ellen (Mistress Brent S. Finch, deceased), Pauline (Mistress Warren W. McIntire), Carol (Mistress W. K. Tevis).