William was the son of John Alexander Ruttan and Ivy Clara Black. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
His wife was Lydia Carfagnini, who he married in ABT 1955. The place has not been found. Their three known children were Brenda Jane (?-?), Carol Linda (?-?) and Nancy Marlene (?-?).
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Source: Lydia Carfagnini lydiaruttan@hotmail.com V20, 2/2003