Walter Rutt (1842 - 1924)

Born 1842 in Islington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Sarah (Hailes) Rutt — married 30 Aug 1873 in Adelaide, Colony of South Australia

Descendants

Died 18 May 1924 at about age 82 in St Peters, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Walter RUTT was born in 1842 in Islington, Middlesex, England^[1]. His parents were Thomas RUTT and Mary DEACON

In 1861, he was 18 years old, living with his parents at Barnsbury Park, Islington St Mary, Middlesex, England and employed as a pupil to a civil engineer^[2].

The ship, Arab Steed set sail from London, England on 2 November 1868 with Walter RUTT as a cabin passenger and arrived in Port Adelaide, Colony of South Australia on 2 February 1869^[3].

Elizabeth Sarah HAILES and Walter RUTT were married on 30 August 1873 at Stow Congregational Church, Adelaide, Colony of South Australia^[4].

Marriage Notice 1 Sep 1973^[5]

RUTT — HAILES. — On the 30th August, at Stow Congregational Church, by the Rev. Colmer Symes, B.A., Walter Rutt, to Elizabeth Sarah Hailes.

Their children included:

Charles Walter RUTT 1875–1932

Ernest RUTT 1877–1957

Edith Elizabeth RUTT 1879–1966

Alfred RUTT 1882–1883

In 1880 his father Thomas RUTT died and Walter inherited one ninth of his estate, alongside his other siblings.

He passed away on 18 May 1924 in St Peters, South Australia, Australia^[6] and was buried at the Payneham Cemetery^[7]

Death Notice 19 May 1924^[8]

RUTT.-On May 18 (suddenly), at Pembroke street, St. Peters, Walter, beloved husband of Elizabeth Rutt, in his 83rd year.

Obituary 19 May 1924^[9]

The death occurred on Sunday of Mr. Walter Rutt of Pembroke-street St. Peters in his 83rd year. Mr. Rutt, who was chief Engineer for Railways for some years, retired from the Public Service under the provisions of the Public Service Retirement Act in 1912. He was a man of the highest integrity, whose word was always his bond. Mr. Rutt was chief Engineer in the Engineer-in-Chief's Department, but was generally known as the Chief Engineer for Railways. He was born in London in 1842, and was educated at the London University College School. He was articled to the profession of engineer with Mr. W. Wilson, of Westminster, and continued with the same gentleman after completing his indentures, and was engaged on important railway works. After filling other positions in Engiand, Mr. Rutt came to South Australia in 1869, and entered the drawing office of the Public Works Department. His first big work was the preparation of the plans tor the Hope Valley Reservoir. He assisted in the survey for the extension of the railway northward from Port Augusta, and was later placed as second in command in the construction of the northern portion of the overland telegraph line. He also was engaged on the survey of the first Western Australian railway, and on his return from the West entered the Government service as a railway surveyor. Later he was drafted to the Engineer-in-Chief's Department, and took charge of the preparation of all estimates. In 1886 he was appointed assistant engineer for railway construction, and had the general supervision of the work of building the railway between Hergott Springs and Oodnadatta. On the death of Mr. W. D. Lovell in 1896, Mr. Rutt became Chief Assistant Engineer, a position he held until he was made Chief Engineer for Railways in 1909. He was treasurer of the Boys' Society of South Australia, a deacon of the College Congregational Church, also having been superintendent of the Sunday school for many years, and had been president of the Public Service Association, of which body he was a life member. He leaves a widow, two sons, Mr C. W. Rutt and Mr. E. Rutt, and one daughter, Miss Rutt.

Rutt Family and the Sandemanian Church

The Rutt family were nonconformists, with various family members attending. different churches in London. Many then joined the Sandemanian Church in London.

See more details in the Rutt Family and the Sandemanian Church

Sources

1. ↑ General Register Office UK: Births. RUTT, WALTER; DEACON; GRO Reference: 1842; J Quarter in THE ISLINGTON DISTRICT; Volume 03 Page 216. https://www.gro.gov.uk/
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2M2-D33M : 22 April 2019), Walter Rutt in household of P, Islington St Mary, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ SHIPPING NEWS. (1869, February 3). The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922), p. 2 (LATE EDITION.). Retrieved June 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207740283
4. ↑ Genealogy South Australia: Marriage. RUTT, Walter; HAILES, Elizabeth Sarah; 30-Aug-1873; Thomas Prentice RUTT; Nathaniel HAILES; Adelaide; 96/520. https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
5. ↑ Family Notices (1873, September 1). The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), p. 2. Retrieved June 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28698151
6. ↑ Genealogy South Australia: Death. 1924; 470/283; RUTT, Walter; Norwood. https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255238270/walter-rutt: accessed 9 June 2023), memorial page for Walter Rutt (1842–18 May 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 255238270, citing Payneham Cemetery, Payneham, Norwood Payneham St Peters City, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by APM17 (contributor 49158054).
8. ↑ Family Notices (1924, May 19). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 10 (HOME EDITION). Retrieved June 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129727185
9. ↑ OBITUARY. (1924, May 19). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 12. Retrieved June 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36671097