Eleventh Generation
Family of Robert Rutter (53) & Elizabeth Latham

54. Richard Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born abt 1824 in Betley, Staffordshire, England. Richard died in 1874; he was 50. Occupation: Miller.

marriage Wolstanston R.D., Mar 1845 quarter, v. 17, p. 276

Richard and Mary Ann Rutter with their son resided at Wolstanton, Staffordshire according to the 1851 census. William Rutter was a miller. He was born at Betley, Staffordshire while his wife and son were born at Tunstall. (HO 107, piece 2002, folio 454, p. 22)

In 1861 the British census states that Richard Rutter and his family resided at Mill Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. Richard Rutter was a flint miller. He was born in Betley, Staffordshire. Mary Rutter and the children were born at Tunstall, Staffordshire. (RG 9, piece 1925, folio 71, pp. 20-21)

The 1871 census states that Richard and Mary Rutter and their family resided at Mount Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. Richard Rutter was a flint miller. Charles Rutter was a manufacturer's clerk. Mary Rutter and the children were born at Tunstall while Richard was born at Betley. (RG 10, piece 2848, folio 43, p. 23)

In 1845 Richard married Mary Ann Malpass in Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. Born abt 1829 in Tunstall, Staffordshire, England. Mary Ann died in 1878; she was 49.

They had the following children:
63 i. Mary (~1847-)
64 ii. William (~1849-)
65 iii. Charles (~1851-)

55. Mary Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born in Oct 1825 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England.

In 1841 Mary Rutter resided in ther grandparents' household. Richard and Mary Latham resided at Haslington, Cheshire according to the census. (HO 107/116/29, Cheshire, Barthomley, ED 18A, p. 15)

Mary Rutter and her sister Elen resided with their widowed grandmother Mary Latham at Haslington, Cheshire according to the 1851 census. Mary Rutter was a dairy maid. She was born at Madeley, Staffordshire. (HO 107, piece 2169, folio 209, p. 7)

56. John Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born in Mar 1828 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England.

In 1861 John and Catherine Rutter with their children resided at 159 Stretford Road, Hulme, Lancashire according to the 1861 census. John and Catherine Rutter were drapers. He was born in Madeley, Staffordshire while she was born in Newark, Nottinghamshire. The two children were born at Manchester, Lancashire. They employed a 145-year-old servant named Anny Willy who was from Lincolnshire. (RG 9, piece 2890, folio 95, p. 1)

Accordind to the 1871 British census, the Rutter family resided on the M & W Turnpike, Cheadle Bulkeley, Cheshire. John Rutter was a draper while Catherine Rutter was described as a draper's wife. The census states that he was born in Cheadle, Staffordshire. Catherine Rutter was born at Newark, Nottinghamshire. The children were born at Manchester, Lancashire. (RG 10, piece 3666, folio 73, p. 13)

In 1854 John married Catherine Goss. Born abt 1831 in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England.

marriage: Lincoln R.D. Sept 1854 quarter, v. 7a, p. 675

They had the following children:
66 i. Mary Lucy (~1856-)
67 ii. William (1859-)
68 iii. Kate Annie (1862-)

57. Catherine Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born in Nov 1830 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England. Catherine died aft 1901; she was 70.

In 1849 Catherine married Robert Cope. Born abt 1821 in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Robert died bef 1891; he was 70. Occupation: Police Constable/Officer.

marriage: Stone R.D., Sep 1849 quarter, v. 17, p. 237

Robert and Catherine Cope resided in the hamlet of Talk, Audley, Staffordshire according to the 1851 British census. Robert Cope was a police constable. He was born at Longdon, [Stoke-upon-Trent,] Staffordshire while his wife was born at Madeley, Staffordshire. (HO 107, piece 2001, folio 557, p. 51)

In 1861 the census states that Robert and Catherine Cope resided at 128 Newcastle Street, Burslem with their three children. Robert Cope was a police officer. He was born at Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Catherine Cope was born at Madeley, Staffordshire. The children were born at Wolstanton, Staffordshire. Elizabeth Welsby was visiting the household at the time of the census. (RG 9, piece 1927, folio103, p. 9)

The 1871 British census indicates that Robert and Catherine Cope with their five children resided at 26 Wharf Road, Shelton, Stoke-upon-Trent. Robert Cope was police officer. Mary Elizabeth Cope was a potter. John Cope was a tile maker. Robert Cope was born in Longton, [Stoke-upon-Trent]. Catherine Cope was born at Madeley. Mary Elizabeth Cope was born at Chell, [Wolstanton,] Staffordshire. John and (young) Robert were born at Goldenhill, [Wolstanton,] Staffordshire. The youngest children Arther and Beatrice Cope were born at Stoke-upon-Trent. (RG 10, piece 2862, folio 42, p. 41)

Robert and Catherine Cope with four of their children resided at 13 Clews Street, Burslem according to the 1881 census. Robert Cope was now a machine man. Mary Cope was a potter's ware cleaner. The younger Robert Cope was a carter. Aurther Cope was a potter's warehouse boy. Robert Cope was born in Longton, [Stoke-upon-Trent]. Catherine Cope was born at Madeley. Mary Elizabeth Cope was born at Chell, [Wolstanton,] Staffordshire. The younger Robert Cope was born at Goldenhill, [Wolstanton,] Staffordshire. The youngest children Arthur and Beatrice Cope were born at Stoke-upon-Trent. (RG 11, piece 2714, folio 81, p. 37)

In 1891 the British census states that Catherine Cope with three children and a daughter-in-law resided at 31 Freehold Terrace, Burslem. She was a widow and head of household. Catherine Cope was born at Madeley. Arthur Cope and his wife Louisa resided in the hosehold as did his siblings Robert and Beatrice. Arthur Cope was a potter's warehouseman. Robert Cope was a carter. Beatrice Cope was a warehousewoman. Robert Cope was born at Goldenhill, [Wolstanton]. Arthur Cope and his sister Beatrice were born at Stoke-upon-Trent. Louisa Cope was born at Wetley Rock, [Caverswall,] Staffiordshire. (RG 12, piece 2163, folio 48, p. 24)

In 1901 according to the census, Catherine Cope resided with her daughter and son-in-law Mary E. and Thomas Howell at Lombard Street West, West Bromwich, Staffordshire. Catherine Cope was a widow. She was born at Madeley, Staffordshire. (RG 13, piece 2720, folio 19, p. 30)

They had the following children:
69 i. Mary Elizabeth (~1853-)
70 ii. John (~1856-)
71 iii. Robert (~1858-)
72 iv. Arthur Edwin Wm. (~1865-)
73 v. Beatrice (~1869-)

58. Robert Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born in Apr 1833 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England. Robert was baptized in Madeley, Staffordshire, England, on 11 Apr 1833. Robert died in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, on 29 Dec 1897; he was 64. Occupation: Potter's Kiln Fireman; Foreman.

The 1851 census states that Robert and his younger brother Ralph Rutta were lodgers in dwelling on Amaiable Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. Robert Rutta was a potter's oven man. He was born in Tunstall. (HO 107, piece 2002, folio 446, p. 6)

At the time of their marriage, Robert Rutter and Fanny Mandley were potters. They resided in Smallthorne village, Burslem. Robert Rutter was literate while Fanny Mandley was illiterate.

In the 1871 British census, Robert and Fanny Rutter resided at Herbert Street, Burslem with their children. Robert Rutter was a potter. Robert was born at Madeley, Staffordshire and Fanny and the children at Burslem. (RG 9, piece 1929, folio 35, p. 19)

Robert and Fanny Rutter with their children resided 120 Liverpool Road, Burslem according the 1871 British census. Robert Rutter was a potter fireman, and his son Robert was a potter assistant. Robert was born at Madeley, Staffordshire and Fanny and the children at Burslem. (RG 10, piece 2851, folio 38, p. 18.)

Robert Rutter and his family appear in the 1881 census. They resided at 48 Liverpool Road, Burslem, Staffordshire. He was born in Madeley, Staffordshire while his wife Fanny and their children were born in Burslem. Their five children resided with them. (RG 11, piece 2713, folio 32, p. 14)

Robert Rutter and his family are found in the 1891 census. They resided at 108 Liverpool Road, Burslem. He was born in Madeley, Staffs. Fanny and the children were born in Burslem. He and his sons William H. and George M. were potter's kiln firemen. His daughter Margaret was a lathe treader. (RG 12, piece 2162, folio 26, p. 8)

Robert Rutter died at home. He died from cystitis and uræmia. He resided at 108 Liverpool Road, Burslem and was a potter’s kiln fireman.

On 22 Mar 1857 Robert married Fanny Mandley, daughter of William Mandley & Thirza Rhead, in Norton-in-the-Moors, Staffordshire, England. Born on 2 Dec 1835 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. Fanny was baptized in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, on 21 Feb 1836. Fanny died in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, on 9 Apr 1897; she was 61.

Baptismal: St. John's Anglican, Burslem

Fanny Rutter died of cirrhosis of the liver and exhaustion. She died at 108 Liverpool Road, Burslem where she and her husband lived.

They had the following children:
74 i. Robert (~1858-)
75 ii. Elizabeth (~1861-~1899)
76 iii. Mary (~1865-)
77 iv. William H. (~1866-)
78 v. George Mandley (~1869-)
79 vi. Margaret Ellen (1871-1916)

59. Ralph Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born abt 1834 in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England.

The 1851 census states that Ralph and his elder brother Robert Rutta were lodgers in dwelling on Amaiable Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. Ralph Rutta was a potter's warehouse boy. He was born in Tunstall. (HO 107, piece 2002, folio 446, p. 6)

Ralph Rutter was in the Royal Marines according to the 1861 British census. The census states that he was a single, 24 year, 9 month old private. He was born in Wolstanton, Staffordshirre. At the time of the census, Ralph Rutter was stationed on the HMS Simoom, which was at Whampod, Canton River China. (RG 9, piece 4434, folio 6, p. 8) The HMS Simoom was an iron-hulled, 20-gun frigate serving primarily as a troopship. It was launched 24 May 1849 and decommissioned in 1887.

60. George Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born abt 1839 in Tunstall, Staffordshire, England.

George Rutter resided at Knutton, [Wolstanton,] Staffordshire according to the 1861 census. He was a boarder in the household of Thomas and Jane Wrench. George Rutter was a joiner. He was born at Tunstall, Staffordshire. (RG 9, piece 1922, folio 27, p. 16)

In 1871 according to the census, George Rutter, his wife Sarah and their daughter resided at Duke Street, Formby, Lancashire. He was a joiner. Sarah Rutter was a dressmaker. George Rutter was born at Tunstall, Staffordshire. Sarah Rutter was born at Banbury, Cheshire. Their daughter Minnie was born at Crewe, Cheshire. (RG 10, piece 3872, folio 110, p. 19)

In 1865 George married Sarah Groucott in Bunbury, Cheshire, England. Born abt 1833 in Bunbury, Cheshire, England.

marriage: Nantwich R.D., March 1865 quarter, vol 8a, p. 385

They had one child:
80 i. Minnie (~1865-)

61. Margaret Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born abt May 1841 in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England.

62. Ellen Rutter (Robert10, Samuel9, George8, George7, George6, George5, John4, John3, John2, John1). Born abt 1843 in Tunstall, Staffordshire, England.

Elen Rutter and her elder sister Mary resided with their widowed grandmother Mary Latham at Haslington, Cheshire according to the 1851 census. She was born at Tunstall, Staffordshire. (HO 107, piece 2169, folio 209, p. 7)

Ellen Rutter with her grandmother Mary Latham resided in the household of her maternal aunt Mary and her husband John Martin according to the 1861. They lived in Warmingham, Cheshire. Mary Latham and her grandaughter were described as servants [despite being family]. Ellen Rutter was born at Tunstall, Staffordshire. (RG 9, piece 2617, folio 83, p. 8).

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