BIOGRAPHIES

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CALEB TUTTLE.  The records of Clark County include few, if any, lives of which a greater number of years were spent within its borders, than that of the late Caleb Tuttle.  He was born near Clarksburg, Va., May 14, 1799, and accompanied his parents to this State  in the fall of 1806.  The journey was performed by wagons, the stock being driven, and the caravan in which they journeyed included several families.  The couple settled in the eastern part of Moorefield Township, where he of whom we write grew to manhood.  So much has been written regarding life on the frontier that it is easy for us to picture the surroundings of bis early life, and understand what toils lie endured as a member of a pioneer family.      In the school of hardship, sterling qualities of character are strengthened, and a vigorous manhood developed, which cannot fail to have an influence over the associates and also master material things.  It is true in the case of our subject, who developed a character which gained the respect of those who knew him, and who so successfully prosecuted the avocation which he chose, that he became possessed of a large amount of property.  After his marriage lie located on a small, tract of land in Springfield Township, occupying a corner by the Sinking Creek Church.  He gradually added to his real estate until he owned about one thousand acres of fine land, in the meantime surrounding his family with more and more of comfort as his means increased.  About 1848 he erected a substantial brick house, which stands as firmly to-day as when first built.  He reared a large family, giving to each of his children a farm as they reached manhood or womanhood.      The companion whom Mr. Tuttle chose to accompany him in the journey of life was Mary Prickett, who was born in Clermont County, Dec. 22, 1803.  She was a daughter of Nicholas and Catherine (Knapper) Prickett, who came thence from Pennsylvania at an early date, and afterward removed to Lagonda, Clark County.  To Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle eleven children were born, of whom we note the following: Catherine became the wife of Herbert Bird; Eliza J., now deceased, was the wife of John Manahan; Margaret married Silas V. Bird; Elizabeth is the wife of Joseph Wallingsford; Rachel is the wife of Jacob L. McClelland; Sylvanus died in childhood; Isaiah was the next in order of birth; David died when seventeen years old; Thomas and William H. are now deceased; Laura M. now owns and occupies the old home.      Mr. Tuttle departed this life Dec. 14, 1881, and his wife preceded him to the silent tomb, having breathed her last May 28, 1876.  They were Baptists in their religious faith, and conscientiously endeavored to make their practice correspond with their belief.  When first entitled to the right of suffrage Mr. Tuttle identified himself with the Whig element, afterward becoming a thorough Republican Republican when the old party gave place to the new.  He gave liberally of his means to aid in the prosecution of the war, firmly believing in the justice of the Union cause.      Miss Laura Tuttle now owns one hundred and sixty-three acres of the homestead, in finding the residence where her parents spent so many years, and around which memories of her own life cluster.  She has so managed the property left her by her father that she has added another farm to her possessions.  She is a lady of intelligence, highly esteemed by those who know her, is a warm and devoted member of the Baptist Church, and one whose life is filled with good deeds.      The parents of our subject were Sylvanus and Mary (Brown) Tuttle, who removed from New Jersey to Virginia during the last decade of the eighteenth century.  The father was a son of Thomas Tuttle, and was of English origin.  They were members of the Baptist Church, active in all its work, and their house was the home of ministers whenever hospitality was needed, or would in any way advance the cause of Christianity.  At the home which they made in this county after coming hither with a colony, they lived to an advanced age.  Mr. Tuttle breathed his last at the age of eighty-two years, and Mrs. Tuttle when she was eighty-five.  Several of their sons took part in the War of 1812.  Their second child, Thomas, died while they were on their way from their Virginia home to this county.  The other members of the family were Thaddeus, John, Caleb, Zebedee, David, Eunice, Mehitable and Dorcas. Source:  Portrait Biographical Album of Greene and Clark Counties, Ohio, Published Chicago: Chapman Bros. - 1890 - Page 562

WILLIAM HENRY TUTTLE.   It has been but a few years since Clark County experienced the loss of one of her most active and successful farmers, and one whose life has done honor to the county in which he was born.  This was W. H. Tuttle, who laid down the burdens of life Mar. 8, 1885, in Aiken, S. C., whence he had gone to recruit his health.  He possessed a large circle of acquaintances and was honored and respected by all who knew him as one whose Christian profession was not belied by his daily life. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and had manifested a deep interest in the advancement of the cause of Christianity, assisting in the good work of the church as well as setting an example of a devout life.  In politics, he was a stanch Republican.  He had been elected to positions of honor, among other ways in which he had served his fellow-men, being that of a Director of the public schools in whose progress he was deeply interested.  He was one of the Directors of the Springfield and Clinton turnpike and at the time of his death was Treasurer of the Board.      In Virginia, May 14, 1799, Caleb Tuttle, the father of our subject was born.  He accompanied his parents to Clark County, Ohio, in 1806, and in this county, Mar. 21, 1822, became the husband of Miss Mary Prickett.  Her family were early settlers of Clermont County and of German descent.  The original Tuttle family who settled here while Ohio was a wilderness have been swept away by the billows of time.      The subject of this sketch was born in this county, Aug. 2, 1838, and was reared upon a farm, performing such labors as belong to the life of a farmer’s son and taking advantage of such opportunities as the country schools afforded to acquire knowledge.  At the completion of the course of study taught therein, he took a commercial course in a college in Springfield and thus better fitted, himself for life’s responsibilities.  He then returned to the farm on which he remained until after he reached his majority, when he began work on his own account as the possessor of one hundred and twenty-five acres of land given him by his father.  This he improved and tilled so thoroughly that be soon acquired a competence.      By dint of energy, persevering industry and excellent management, Mr. Tuttle was able to add to his homestead until he possessed five hundred acres of choice land, all of which was placed in a state of high cultivation and improvement.  More than $10,000 had been expended upon it in the way of improvements, making it one of the most valuable farms in the vicinity of Harmony.  Live stock was raised and dealt in by Mr. Tuttle.  He changed his residence in 1876, removing to a small farm near the corporate limits of Springfield in order that he might have a better opportunity to educate his children.  The large farm is still held by the family, but the home is on the thirty-five acres near the city where a substantial brick house of a modern style of architecture was built for their occupancy.  The dwelling stands upon a beautiful eminence overlooking the village of Lagonda and is furnished with all the modern conveniences.      The lady who presides over this pleasant home is Mary C., daughter of John and Martha A. Luse, who became the wife Mr. Tuttle Oct. 26, 1871.  She was born in this county to which her parents came as early as 1804, on Sept. 11, 1850, and under her care and training the children whom she has borne are ripening into noble manhood and womanhood.  Her happy union resulted in the of birth three children - Fanny A., Carrie D. and Clarence Isaiah.  The daughters are acomplished young ladies, whose graces of mind and heart make them charming companions and promise great usefulness in years to come. Source:  Portrait Biographical Album of Greene and Clark Counties, Ohio, Published Chicago: Chapman Bros. - 1890 - Page 608

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