Burlingham Rudd was about twenty-one years old when he arrived at the British colony of South Carolina in late 1728, early 1729. Even though he left few records behind, much can be learned about him. This blog is written in narrative fashion in an attempt to tell the story of his life and that of his progeny. These anecdotes are based on found records and historical events to provide context and reveal the probable circumstances of their lives, and identify the generations as the family grew.
