About William Winfield Rutan
Lived 1865 – 1937 (aged 72). William Winfield Rutan was a Canadian politician and merchant.
William Winfield Rutan (March 28, 1865 – May 9, 1937) was an American-born merchant and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Prince Albert in the House of Commons of Canada from 1908 to 1911 as a Liberal.
He was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota, the son of Andrew Rutan, a Canadian by birth. Rutan was educated in Mankato, Minnesota, and Battle Creek, Michigan and came to Canada in 1897, settling in Melfort, Saskatchewan. In 1890, he had married Josie Lasley. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1911.
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Who was William Winfield Rutan?
Canadian politician
When was William Winfield Rutan born?
William Winfield Rutan was born on 28 March 1865.
When did William Winfield Rutan die?
William Winfield Rutan died on 9 May 1937.
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William Winfield Rutan was a politician and merchant.
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William Winfield Rutan was Canadian.
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