Ann Rutledge — Abe Lincoln in Illinois Character Profile

About Ann Rutledge

The daughter of a New Salem tavern keeper who becomes Abe's first love; her early death profoundly impacts his emotional life.

Character Facts

Played by

Mary Howard

Appears in

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Ann Rutledge — Social Acquaintance — Stephen Douglas (Gene Lockhart)

  Both share the same social circle in New Salem.

• Ann Rutledge — Professional Teacher — Mentor Graham (Louis Jean Heydt)

  Graham serves as the educational figure in Ann's community.

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• Abe Lincoln (Raymond Massey)
• Stephen Douglas (Gene Lockhart)
• Mary Todd Lincoln (Ruth Gordon)
• John McNeil (Maurice Murphy)
• Joshua Speed (Minor Watson)
• Mrs. Bowling Green (Florence Roberts)
• Dr. Chandler (George Rosener)
• Denton Offut (Harlan Briggs)
• Billy Herndon (Alan Baxter)
• Mrs. Rutledge (Leona Roberts)
• Mentor Graham (Louis Jean Heydt)
• Seth Gale (Herbert Rudley)