RUTAN, J.C.: 1905 Bio, San Miguel County, Colorado

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Donated June 2004

Transcribed by Judy Crook <jlcrook@rof.net> from the book:

Progressive Men of Western Colorado 

Published 1905, A.W. Bowen & Co., Chicago, Ill.



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J.C. Rutan



	J.C. Rutan, the obliging and capable sheriff of San Miguel county, this state, who 

is now serving his third term in this important office, and enjoys in a marked degree the 

confidence and esteem of the people, is a native of Ohio, where he was born in 1854 and 

where he was reared on a farm.  His life in youth was but little different from those of 

other country boys, as it was passed on a farm and in attending school in the 

neighborhood of his home during the winter months.  His parents were Henry and Mary 

(Guy) Rutan, who were natives of Virginia and moved to Ohio early in life.  When he 

was twenty-two years old, their son moved to Dakota where he was engaged in farming 

until 1881.  He then came to Colorado and, locating at Telluride, engaged in mining, and 

with this industry he has ever since been connected.  He has been an industrious and 

observing prospector and has located some valuable mining properties which he still 

owns and operates, among them the mines at Pandora, where he is also interested in the 

townsite.  He has always taken an active interest in the affairs of the county and for years 

has been one of its leading and most progressive citizens.  In 1891 he was elected sheriff 

and at the end of his term was re-elected.  In 1901 he was again the choice of the people 

of the county for this office, and is now filling it with great credit to himself and many 

advantages to those who set the seal of their approval on his character and official 

conduct by electing him a third time.  Being a single man and having therefore no family 

claims, he is able to devote the whole of his time and energy to his business, private and 

official, and pushes both with great vigor and success.  During the first few years of his 

residence here he was associated with a brother in his mining operations, but has since 

been conducting them wholly on his own account.  He is a gentleman of high standing 

and influence, and his force has been wisely exhibited in promoting the development and 

general improvement of the county, and throughout its borders he is well known and 

highly esteemed.

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