He later served as the 39th Governor of South Carolina .
Edward Rutledge ( November 23 , 1749 -- January 23 , 1800 ) was an American politician , and youngest signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence .
Edward Rutledge later served as the 39th Governor of South Carolina .
Edward Rutledge ( November 23 , 1749 -- January 23 , 1800 ) was an American politician , and youngest signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence .