RUTTER BROTHERS. J. C. Rutter, the senior member of this firm, was born in this county, May 9, 1856, and is a son of Jonathan O. and Mary Ann (Coleman) Rutter. The father was born in this county about 1810, the mother was born about 1820. The father was a farmer by occupation, and died in June, 1863; the mother died in 1862. Our subject is one of the nine children, of whom all are living: Emily (wife of W. M. Threlkeld), Sallie, James, Mary (wife of J. M. Davis), William, Carrie, Edward (in Crittenden County), J. C. and Charles. J. C. remained on the home farm until his twenty-fourth year. His first venture for himself was acting as deputy sheriff for two years. In 1882 he formed a partnership with his brother Charles, at Hampton, under the firm name of Rutter Brothers; they carry a stock of about $3,000, and do a very fair business. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Charles Rutter, the junior member of the above firm, was born in this county, June 15, 1858. His education was received in this county and at the Marion Academy. He remained at home until 1879, and then went to Florida, where he embarked in the orange business, and also taught school. In 1882 he returned from that State, and embarked with his brother in the mercantile business. He is at present also teaching the public school at Hampton.

 

Source:  J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Pages 831-832.