X Dear Joan, Thank you for your enquiry concerningPC George RUTTER, the following is held on theMuseum Database, which I trust you will takepleasure in reading. When you get a moment pleaseread the History of the Cheshire Constabulary, "Tothe Best of Our Skill and Knowledge" on the MuseumWeb site, it will give you a good insight to theConstabulary. I am sorry I do not have aphotograph of him, but if you do I wouldappreciate a copy for our archives. If you think Ican be of further assistance please, do nothesitate to contact me. I would appreciate a quickmail in reply to confirm you have the informationand any comments good or bad about the service.Best wishes Jim Talbot, Trustee and Researcher forthe Museum of Policing in Cheshire.Collar Number/Rank. PC 361 George RUTTERBorn. 1840 Little Budworth, Near Winsford.Cheshire.Date of Entry. 03 March 1861.Date of Leaving. 31 January 1894.Re-appointed. N/A.Final Date of Leaving. 31 January 1894.How Discharged. On Pension.Initial Posting. HQ Reserve.Other Postings and Dates. Posted 1 May 1861Bucklow; 28 Sep 1864 Stockport; 1879 Macclesfield;1888 Runcorn; 1893 Sale.Miscellaneous Information. Subject appears as aserving Constable throughout Census returns in thefollowing areas 1861 Hoole, Chester. 1871 Norbury,Hazelgrove, 1881 Macclesfield. 1891 Runcorn. 1901Employed as Chemical Worker in Runcorn. Has priorundated service of 8 months with ManchesterBorough Police. Religion Protestant, Height 5' 8",Age 21, Eyes Grey, Hair Sandy, Complexion Fresh,Build Proportional. Died 25 July 1905, aged 65years.Promotion/Misconduct. 10/05/1864 Givingcontradictory evidence in a case at Runcorn,Reprimanded and cautioned. Pay 30/09/1862 19/- to20/- pw. 01/03/1864 20/- to 21/- pw. 12/1866 22/-.08/1868 23/4d. 09/1872 24/6d. 09/1873 25/8d.09/1875 26/10d. 06/1876 28/-. 01/07/1891 31/6d.12/07/1891 32/8d. Discharged on a Pension of£56.15s.6d. per annum.(Please note that there should be furtherinformation held with regard to the exact amountof pension George received during his retirement.This information will eventually be incorporatedinto what this Museum already holds, but atpresent it is held under CJP20/2/1 Cheshire PolicePensions Register at Chester Record Office. Ishould make you aware that whilst this Museum istotally reliant on donations, the Cheshire RecordOffice will charge you a minimum search fee of £27for searching the Pension Register).Awards/Good Conduct/Other information. 09/1864Apprehension of John Thornley and others, 10/-reward from Sir. R. Brookes. 03/1880 4 GoodConduct Badges. 12/07/1891 Service, Merit Badgeand 2d per day additional pay.References. Cheshire Record Office References CJP7Volumes 1 and 2, which is the information above.CJP20/2/1, this appertains to the Married OfficersRegister. which is extracted as follows:-Officer. George RUTTEROccupation. Police ConstableAge. 25Condition. Bachelor.Place of residence at Marriage. HazelGrove.(Stockport)Date of Marriage. 06 December 1866.Place Married. St. Clements Church, Liverpool.Fathers Name. John RUTTERFathers Occupation. Miller, Cheshire.Spouse. Jane HAMPSON.Occupation. Servant.Age. 22.Condition. Spinster.Place of residence. Liverpool.Date of Marriage. 06 December 1866Place Married. St. Clements Church, LiverpoolFathers Name. James HAMPSON.Fathers Occupation. Master Mariner, Lancashire.The Curator, Museum of Policing in Cheshire,Warrington Police Station, Arpley Street,Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1LQ