People   (Re-unions, trace old friends and relatives.)

I don't know if this is the Family you are after, as you don't have many finer details. If it is, I can carry on tracing them.
On the 1901 Census, There is a John Rutter living with his parents, siblings and StepSiblings at 22,Ormskirk Road. The Parents are John and Ruth. Married in 1899. He was born in Pemberton, and she was born in St Helens. It is a second Marriage for her, Her previous married name was Duckworth, and she was a Widow on her marriage to John. She has brought Three Children with her, and given birth to Two more to John... John 1900, and Alice A 1899.
On the 1911 Census, They are living at Scot Lane, Marsh Green, and have another Child Ethel 1902. John is an Engine Fitter.
If this sounds like Your John Rutter's Family. I will carry on searching.