Of Co. Cavan, possibly of Cavan town. (See Burke's History) Source: "A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Colonial Gentry", Sir Bernard Burke, 1891.
Dates Source: St. Peter's Templeport Registers. Headstone: "Wife Anna Elizabeth 17th April 1891 age 34 years" (appended to William Rut)
1901 Census of Ireland: Not present: shows William as "widower" aged 50 years. 1911 Census of Ireland: Not present: shows William as "widower" aged 62 years.