The History of the Tuttle Family
A record of the family name of Tuttle, followed by the names of Phillips, Reedy, Waldron, Tarr, Holyoke, Stockton, Whittenburg and Heyl / Heil / Hoyle Families (as well as other associated family names)
When the flood waters finally receded, and the ark came to rest “upon the mountains of Ararat,” Noah and his family set out to re-establish the world’s population. Of his three sons, Japheth became the father of Gomer, who in turn was the father of Ashkenaz. Ashkenaz was the father of the people known as the Scythians, and a branch of these descendents of Ashkenaz came to settle upon the Crimean coast of the Black Sea. They became known as the Celts.
For over 500 years, the Celts had been a force to be reckoned with throughout the ancient world. Conducting raids, counter raids, and engaging in fierce battles, our Celtic ancestors fought bravely against such mighty foes as the Greeks, Romans, Phrygians and the Germanic Tribes of ancient Europe. The Celts were fierce fighters and superb horse-warriors who were feared and held in awe by those whom they fought with and against. Historians have noted that Caesar employed a mercenary cavalry comprised almost exclusively of Celtic horsemen during his Gallic Campaigns.
Julius Caesar wrote of the Celts, “The chariots of the Celts begin the fighting by charging over the battlefield. From them they hurl javelins; although the noise of the wheels and chariot teams are enough to throw any enemy into a panic. The charioteers are very skilled. They can drive their teams down very steep slopes without losing control. Some warriors can run along the chariot pole, stand on the yoke, and then dart back into the chariot.”
In 390 B.C., the Celts sacked Rome. After the Celt warriors shattered the Roman army, the Celtic Chieftain, Brennus, demanded tribute. The Romans soon complained about the weights used by the Celts to measure their tribute gold. Brennus responded to their complaints by throwing his sword on the scales and proclaiming, “Woe be unto the conquered!”
As fierce as the Celts were, however, by the early part of the first century A.D. these mighty warriors found themselves contained and limited almost exclusively to the area we now know as the British Isles. Since approximately 2,000 B.C., the Celts had been living in Ireland, and they now found themselves dealing with the continual onslaughts wreaked upon them by the Anglo-Normans, the Vikings, and the Anglo-Saxons. Eventually England fell completely to the Normans and Saxons, but the remainder of the Celtic world — the Scots, Irish, Welsh, Manx and Bretons — managed to hang onto their Celtic heritage. Our family, the Tuttle family, is descended from these mighty people, the Celts.
The name Tuttle has appeared in numerous forms throughout history. Some of the various name compositions have been Tuthill, Tuttill, Tutoll, Tutthil, Tutle, Tuttle, Totle, Tothill, Totell, Totyle, Tothille, Totehall, Tothyll, Totehyll, Tothyl, Touttle, and many others. In fact, a land document prepared by Richard Tuttle (from whom our line descends), shows he spelled the name several different ways in the same document! He was well known for his apparent inability to maintain a single spelling of the family name. The proper English spelling of the name is Tothill, which means “on a hill,” or, “place on a hill.” This is in reference to those hills, both natural and manmade, found throughout the British Isles. These hills have been used for look-out stations, Celtic worship rituals, and other various purposes.
The name is not, however, English. It is an Irish name. In Ireland, the name is spelled Ò Toole, Ò Tothile, Ò Tothill, Ò Tuathail, Ò Tuoghall, Ò Tothville, Touthill, Toythill, Totehill, Tothele, Touttle, and other spellings. The “Ò” found at the beginning of some of these Irish variations of the family name, indicate a descendancy. In Irish, the term “Mac” prefix refers to “son of,” and the “Ò” prefix means “grandson,” or “descendant of.” The Tuttles (or Tothills) of Ireland are descended from Tuathal (pronounced TOO-HALL), one of Ireland’s earliest and undoubtedly the greatest of the kings of Leinster. Tuathal died about 956 A.D.
The Tuttle’s (I’ll use this spelling as the common spelling as it is the most familiar to us now) are of Milesian descent, through Clann Ò Toole, one of the greatest of all Irish clann’s. The Milesian Celts came to Ireland around 150 B.C., escaping the Roman incursion of the Iberian Peninsula where they lived. They settled in Ireland, where their territory extended over a large portion of the beautiful hills and valleys of what is now known as the counties of Wicklow and Kildare.
They are believed to have been a warlike group of people, for when Ireland was overrun by the English, they heroically refused to submit to their tyrannical rule, and carried on a courageous but unequal rebellion against the well-equipped armies of the English invaders. Camden, the father of English antiquaries, stated, “The Ò Tooles and Ò Birns obstanately withstand all law, and live in implacable enmity with the English.”
It is noteworthy that he applies the name Ò Toole and Ò Tothill indiscriminately throughout his book. In speaking of them he says, “In 1311, Tassagard and Rathcante were invaded by the rapparies; namely the Ò Brinnes and Ò Tothiles the day after St. John Baptist’s nativity; whereupon in the autumn soon after, a great army was raised in Lienster to defeat them, both in Glendelory [Glendalough – author] and in other woody places.
In 1331 Ò Toole, the Chieftain of the Imaile, at the head of a numerous band, plundered both the castle and the surrounding estate lands of Talloght (5 1 miles S.W. by W. from Dublin) slew many of the Archbishop of Dublin’s people, and defeated Sir Philip Britt and a body of Dublin men who had been sent against him. In 1398, Ò Byrne and Ò Toole fought a battle against the English, in which Mortimer, Earl of March, and a vast number of English were slain.”
McDermot (the annotator of the “Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters), says, “the territory of the Ò Tuathail’s or Ò Tooles chieftains of Hy Muireadhaigh, or Hy Murray, was quite an extensive domain, in the western part of Wicklow, comprising the greater portion of the present baronies of Talbotstown and Shilelagh, in that county, and extended as far as Almain (now the hill of Allen), in the county of Kildare, thus containing a great portion of the baronies of Naas, Kilcullen, Kilkea and Moone, and Conell in that county. The Ò Tooles [Tuttle’s] were in ancient times styled princes of Imaile, which appears to have been a name applied to their territory, and is still retained in the Glen of Imaile, in Wicklow where they had their chief residence; and they also had castles in Carnew, Castle Kevin, Castle Dermot and other places.
“They took their name Tuathal, one of the early kings of Ireland, from whom they derive their descent, and being one of the head families of Leinster, of the same race as the MacMurroughs, they are eligible to be kings of that province. The celebrated St. Laurence O’Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, at the time of the English invasion, was teh son of Murtogh Ò Tuathail, Prince of Imaile. Murtogh Ò Tuathail’s daughter Eve, married her distant relative Dermot McMurrogh, the warlord of Leinster (see color plate on the next page).
“The O’Tooles are still numerous in the counties of Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare. The illustrious Prelate, thus referred to as St. Laurence O’Toole, and whom Camden calls Lawrence O’Thothill, is quite a distinguished character in Irish history. He was born A.D. 1105, his father, Murtogh O’Tuathail [Lord of Imaile, chief of his clan, and sometimes called King of Dublin], was the the Chieftain of Hy Muray, and his mother a daughter of the kindred tribe of O’Byrne – his possessions comprised about half of the present county of Kildare, from which he was disposessed by the English invaders and driven into the fastnesses of Wicklow.
“Laurence became so celebrated for his learning and piety, that when he had attained his twenty-fifth year, he was made Abbot of Glendalough, and upon the death of Gregory, the first Archbishop of Dublin, was by acclimation seated in the Arch-Episcopal chair, in which he continued until his death in 1180. He was canonized by Pope Honorius III, and so says his biographer, ‘a scion of the old Celtic race was placed on the calendar of Saints.’”
Lower, in his Patronymica Brittanica, says that the “O’Tooles or O’Tuoghalls claim an ancient Milesian descent from Cathaor More, Ling of Lienster, of the Hermonian race, ancestor of Laogaore, the first Christian monarch of Ireland, contemporary of St. Patrick.”
The early history of Ireland is somewhat obscure, but according to Keating, O’Flarherty, and the old historians, the Milesians were originally a colony from Scythia, near the Euxine and Caspian seas, now known as the Crimea.
The Scythians, who were called Celt-Scythians by early Roman writers, were the most ancient inhabitants of Europe after the great flood recorded in the book of Genesis (chapters 6-8), and were descendants of Japheth, the son of Noah. They formed settlements in Spain,and Milesius, and one of their race became King. The sons of Milesius, Heremon, Heber, and Ir, came to Ireland with a large fleet and a powerful army. After an intensely hard and bloody battle they became masters of the whole country. According to Keating, they gave to the throne 171 kings, and most of them (as well as the early kings of Scotland) were descendants of the Hermonian branch of this ancient race.
Of these Milesian monarchs, the most renowned was Tuathal Teachtmar, or Tuathal the Acceptable. He received the appellation of Techtmar (meaning the welcome or acceptable) due to his deliverance of the nation from the hands of a hated and tyrannical oligarchy.
Tuathal is celebrated as one of the greatest of the Irish kings, renowned for his wisdom and valor. During the revolt of the Firbolgs, Tuathal was forced to take flight from his kingdom, and retreat to North Britain. He returned, however, in A.D. 130, and after fighting no less than 85 bloody battles, he was successful in recovering his crown. During his 30 year reign he reformed the abuses and corruptions which had prevailed in public affairs, and he introduced a state of plenty and tranquility not previously known in Ireland.
This good and popular king was slain in battle by an usurper whose name is given as Mal or Mail, who forced an oppressive reign on the people for at least four years, when Feidlim, the son of Tuathal Techtmar avenged his father’s death by slaying the tyrannical usurper and regaining the crown.
Feidlim was, due to his great love of justice, surnamed the Legislator. He not only gave excellent examples of equitable government in his own private conduct, but by causing wise and wholesome laws to be enacted, the people of Ireland became more humane, honest, and contented than they ever were before. His just and useful administration continued for nine years, when (and this was a somewhat unusual circumstance during those turbulent days) he died a natural death. Feidlim was succeeded by his son, Cathoire More, or Cathir the Great, from whose youngest son, Fiacha Barceanda, the O’Tooles claim a lineal descent.
The celebrated Edmund Spencer, who resided a short time in Ireland, and who in 1596 wrote his “View of the State of Ireland,” said, “The O’Tooles are so called from the old British word Tol, i.e.: a hill country. And the idea of a common origin has some support from the descriptions and illustrations of heraldry. The Coat of Arms of the O’Tooles of Ireland being a lion passant, argent. The Totyls of Wales, a lion rampant, sable. The Tothills of Devonshire, a lion standant, gules; and the Tuthills of Cambridgeshire and Harfolkshire the like crest of a lion standant, gules, ducally crowned and collared and lined.”
In 1169 A.D., the Anglo-Norman armies of King Henry II of England, invaded Ireland. Alongside our kinsman, the Ò Byrnes, we sought shelter in the valleys and hills of Wicklow where we held our own, becoming a mighty clan of mountain dwellers, attacking the offensive Normans who had unjustly driven us from our homes on the eastern plains of Ireland. We successfully defended our new mountain home for the better part of the next 500 years. During this time, however, many from the tribe, or clann of O’Toole, including, presumably, our ancestral line, had their estates confiscated, which in turn resulted in the eventual emigration of these families to England during that 500 year span.
From this evidence, it seems clear that the family name of Tuttle, in all its forms, can be traced back (albeit not generationally name by name, but by common descent) to its roots thousands of years ago. From Japheth the son of Noah, to the Celts-Sythians of the Crimean coast of the Black Sea, to the Celtic kings and noble lines of Ireland, then to England, and finally to America. One family with many, many branches, of which we are a part.
When the flood waters finally receded, and the ark came to rest “upon the mountains of Ararat,” Noah and his family set out to re-establish the world’s population. Of his three sons, Japheth became the father of Gomer, who in turn was the father of Ashkenaz. Ashkenaz was the father of the people known as the Scythians, and a branch of these descendents of Ashkenaz came to settle upon the Crimean coast of the Black Sea. They became known as the Celts.
For over 500 years, the Celts had been a force to be reckoned with throughout the ancient world. Conducting raids, counter raids, and engaging in fierce battles, our Celtic ancestors fought bravely against such mighty foes as the Greeks, Romans, Phrygians and the Germanic Tribes of ancient Europe. The Celts were fierce fighters and superb horse-warriors who were feared and held in awe by those whom they fought with and against. Historians have noted that Caesar employed a mercenary cavalry comprised almost exclusively of Celtic horsemen during his Gallic Campaigns.
Julius Caesar wrote of the Celts, “The chariots of the Celts begin the fighting by charging over the battlefield. From them they hurl javelins; although the noise of the wheels and chariot teams are enough to throw any enemy into a panic. The charioteers are very skilled. They can drive their teams down very steep slopes without losing control. Some warriors can run along the chariot pole, stand on the yoke, and then dart back into the chariot.”
In 390 B.C., the Celts sacked Rome. After the Celt warriors shattered the Roman army, the Celtic Chieftain, Brennus, demanded tribute. The Romans soon complained about the weights used by the Celts to measure their tribute gold. Brennus responded to their complaints by throwing his sword on the scales and proclaiming, “Woe be unto the conquered!”
As fierce as the Celts were, however, by the early part of the first century A.D. these mighty warriors found themselves contained and limited almost exclusively to the area we now know as the British Isles. Since approximately 2,000 B.C., the Celts had been living in Ireland, and they now found themselves dealing with the continual onslaughts wreaked upon them by the Anglo-Normans, the Vikings, and the Anglo-Saxons. Eventually England fell completely to the Normans and Saxons, but the remainder of the Celtic world — the Scots, Irish, Welsh, Manx and Bretons — managed to hang onto their Celtic heritage. Our family, the Tuttle family, is descended from these mighty people, the Celts.
The name Tuttle has appeared in numerous forms throughout history. Some of the various name compositions have been Tuthill, Tuttill, Tutoll, Tutthil, Tutle, Tuttle, Totle, Tothill, Totell, Totyle, Tothille, Totehall, Tothyll, Totehyll, Tothyl, Touttle, and many others. In fact, a land document prepared by Richard Tuttle (from whom our line descends), shows he spelled the name several different ways in the same document! He was well known for his apparent inability to maintain a single spelling of the family name. The proper English spelling of the name is Tothill, which means “on a hill,” or, “place on a hill.” This is in reference to those hills, both natural and manmade, found throughout the British Isles. These hills have been used for look-out stations, Celtic worship rituals, and other various purposes.
The name is not, however, English. It is an Irish name. In Ireland, the name is spelled Ò Toole, Ò Tothile, Ò Tothill, Ò Tuathail, Ò Tuoghall, Ò Tothville, Touthill, Toythill, Totehill, Tothele, Touttle, and other spellings. The “Ò” found at the beginning of some of these Irish variations of the family name, indicate a descendancy. In Irish, the term “Mac” prefix refers to “son of,” and the “Ò” prefix means “grandson,” or “descendant of.” The Tuttles (or Tothills) of Ireland are descended from Tuathal (pronounced TOO-HALL), one of Ireland’s earliest and undoubtedly the greatest of the kings of Leinster. Tuathal died about 956 A.D.
The Tuttle’s (I’ll use this spelling as the common spelling as it is the most familiar to us now) are of Milesian descent, through Clann Ò Toole, one of the greatest of all Irish clann’s. The Milesian Celts came to Ireland around 150 B.C., escaping the Roman incursion of the Iberian Peninsula where they lived. They settled in Ireland, where their territory extended over a large portion of the beautiful hills and valleys of what is now known as the counties of Wicklow and Kildare.
They are believed to have been a warlike group of people, for when Ireland was overrun by the English, they heroically refused to submit to their tyrannical rule, and carried on a courageous but unequal rebellion against the well-equipped armies of the English invaders. Camden, the father of English antiquaries, stated, “The Ò Tooles and Ò Birns obstanately withstand all law, and live in implacable enmity with the English.”
It is noteworthy that he applies the name Ò Toole and Ò Tothill indiscriminately throughout his book. In speaking of them he says, “In 1311, Tassagard and Rathcante were invaded by the rapparies; namely the Ò Brinnes and Ò Tothiles the day after St. John Baptist’s nativity; whereupon in the autumn soon after, a great army was raised in Lienster to defeat them, both in Glendelory [Glendalough – author] and in other woody places.
In 1331 Ò Toole, the Chieftain of the Imaile, at the head of a numerous band, plundered both the castle and the surrounding estate lands of Talloght (5 1 miles S.W. by W. from Dublin) slew many of the Archbishop of Dublin’s people, and defeated Sir Philip Britt and a body of Dublin men who had been sent against him. In 1398, Ò Byrne and Ò Toole fought a battle against the English, in which Mortimer, Earl of March, and a vast number of English were slain.”
McDermot (the annotator of the “Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters), says, “the territory of the Ò Tuathail’s or Ò Tooles chieftains of Hy Muireadhaigh, or Hy Murray, was quite an extensive domain, in the western part of Wicklow, comprising the greater portion of the present baronies of Talbotstown and Shilelagh, in that county, and extended as far as Almain (now the hill of Allen), in the county of Kildare, thus containing a great portion of the baronies of Naas, Kilcullen, Kilkea and Moone, and Conell in that county. The Ò Tooles [Tuttle’s] were in ancient times styled princes of Imaile, which appears to have been a name applied to their territory, and is still retained in the Glen of Imaile, in Wicklow where they had their chief residence; and they also had castles in Carnew, Castle Kevin, Castle Dermot and other places.
“They took their name Tuathal, one of the early kings of Ireland, from whom they derive their descent, and being one of the head families of Leinster, of the same race as the MacMurroughs, they are eligible to be kings of that province. The celebrated St. Laurence O’Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, at the time of the English invasion, was teh son of Murtogh Ò Tuathail, Prince of Imaile. Murtogh Ò Tuathail’s daughter Eve, married her distant relative Dermot McMurrogh, the warlord of Leinster (see color plate on the next page).
“The O’Tooles are still numerous in the counties of Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare. The illustrious Prelate, thus referred to as St. Laurence O’Toole, and whom Camden calls Lawrence O’Thothill, is quite a distinguished character in Irish history. He was born A.D. 1105, his father, Murtogh O’Tuathail [Lord of Imaile, chief of his clan, and sometimes called King of Dublin], was the the Chieftain of Hy Muray, and his mother a daughter of the kindred tribe of O’Byrne – his possessions comprised about half of the present county of Kildare, from which he was disposessed by the English invaders and driven into the fastnesses of Wicklow.
“Laurence became so celebrated for his learning and piety, that when he had attained his twenty-fifth year, he was made Abbot of Glendalough, and upon the death of Gregory, the first Archbishop of Dublin, was by acclimation seated in the Arch-Episcopal chair, in which he continued until his death in 1180. He was canonized by Pope Honorius III, and so says his biographer, ‘a scion of the old Celtic race was placed on the calendar of Saints.’”
Lower, in his Patronymica Brittanica, says that the “O’Tooles or O’Tuoghalls claim an ancient Milesian descent from Cathaor More, Ling of Lienster, of the Hermonian race, ancestor of Laogaore, the first Christian monarch of Ireland, contemporary of St. Patrick.”
The early history of Ireland is somewhat obscure, but according to Keating, O’Flarherty, and the old historians, the Milesians were originally a colony from Scythia, near the Euxine and Caspian seas, now known as the Crimea.
The Scythians, who were called Celt-Scythians by early Roman writers, were the most ancient inhabitants of Europe after the great flood recorded in the book of Genesis (chapters 6-8), and were descendants of Japheth, the son of Noah. They formed settlements in Spain,and Milesius, and one of their race became King. The sons of Milesius, Heremon, Heber, and Ir, came to Ireland with a large fleet and a powerful army. After an intensely hard and bloody battle they became masters of the whole country. According to Keating, they gave to the throne 171 kings, and most of them (as well as the early kings of Scotland) were descendants of the Hermonian branch of this ancient race.
Of these Milesian monarchs, the most renowned was Tuathal Teachtmar, or Tuathal the Acceptable. He received the appellation of Techtmar (meaning the welcome or acceptable) due to his deliverance of the nation from the hands of a hated and tyrannical oligarchy.
Tuathal is celebrated as one of the greatest of the Irish kings, renowned for his wisdom and valor. During the revolt of the Firbolgs, Tuathal was forced to take flight from his kingdom, and retreat to North Britain. He returned, however, in A.D. 130, and after fighting no less than 85 bloody battles, he was successful in recovering his crown. During his 30 year reign he reformed the abuses and corruptions which had prevailed in public affairs, and he introduced a state of plenty and tranquility not previously known in Ireland.
This good and popular king was slain in battle by an usurper whose name is given as Mal or Mail, who forced an oppressive reign on the people for at least four years, when Feidlim, the son of Tuathal Techtmar avenged his father’s death by slaying the tyrannical usurper and regaining the crown.
Feidlim was, due to his great love of justice, surnamed the Legislator. He not only gave excellent examples of equitable government in his own private conduct, but by causing wise and wholesome laws to be enacted, the people of Ireland became more humane, honest, and contented than they ever were before. His just and useful administration continued for nine years, when (and this was a somewhat unusual circumstance during those turbulent days) he died a natural death. Feidlim was succeeded by his son, Cathoire More, or Cathir the Great, from whose youngest son, Fiacha Barceanda, the O’Tooles claim a lineal descent.
The celebrated Edmund Spencer, who resided a short time in Ireland, and who in 1596 wrote his “View of the State of Ireland,” said, “The O’Tooles are so called from the old British word Tol, i.e.: a hill country. And the idea of a common origin has some support from the descriptions and illustrations of heraldry. The Coat of Arms of the O’Tooles of Ireland being a lion passant, argent. The Totyls of Wales, a lion rampant, sable. The Tothills of Devonshire, a lion standant, gules; and the Tuthills of Cambridgeshire and Harfolkshire the like crest of a lion standant, gules, ducally crowned and collared and lined.”
In 1169 A.D., the Anglo-Norman armies of King Henry II of England, invaded Ireland. Alongside our kinsman, the Ò Byrnes, we sought shelter in the valleys and hills of Wicklow where we held our own, becoming a mighty clan of mountain dwellers, attacking the offensive Normans who had unjustly driven us from our homes on the eastern plains of Ireland. We successfully defended our new mountain home for the better part of the next 500 years. During this time, however, many from the tribe, or clann of O’Toole, including, presumably, our ancestral line, had their estates confiscated, which in turn resulted in the eventual emigration of these families to England during that 500 year span.
From this evidence, it seems clear that the family name of Tuttle, in all its forms, can be traced back (albeit not generationally name by name, but by common descent) to its roots thousands of years ago. From Japheth the son of Noah, to the Celts-Sythians of the Crimean coast of the Black Sea, to the Celtic kings and noble lines of Ireland, then to England, and finally to America. One family with many, many branches, of which we are a part.
First Generation
Our branch of the Tuttle Family Tree begins with the most distant direct line ancestor discovered to date. This “First Family,” so-to-speak, is Humphrey Totehyll, born 1482 in Staffordshire, England. Humphrey is the earliest ancestor discovered to date, however, there are records of scattered individuals, who may or may not be part of our family line, as far back as the Domesday Book, which was a census of landowners taken in the 11th century. Nothing is known to date regarding his parents or much of his life. He married circa 1505 to Maud (last name unknown) and possibly died in Woodford, Northampton, England. The son of Humphrey and Maud was
1. Thomas Totehyll, born circa 1506
1. Thomas Totehyll, born circa 1506
Second Generation
The son of Humphrey and Maud, Thomas Totehyll, was born circa 1506 in Woodford, Northampton, England. He married circa 1528, also in Woodford, to Elizabeth Mason (born 1510, Northampton, England). They had at least five children, and he died in Woodford. Various records have Thomas’ last name as being spelled “Totehyll,” “Thothyll,” “Touttle,” and “Tolevil.” Apparently at the time, there was no real definite spelling of the family name. Thomas was assessed for the subsidy in Woodford, Northampton, England on November 10, 1544, and he is recorded as a witness to the wills of Robert Crosse in 1524, Robert Pashler in 1538, Sir William Longe in 1541, Richard Lyncoln in 1545, and Elizabeth Whitbred in 1552.
The children of Thomas and Elizabeth were:
1. Richard B. Totehyll (also spelled Tootill), born June 15, 1530
2. Thomas Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
3. John Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
4. Simon Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
5. William Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
The children of Thomas and Elizabeth were:
1. Richard B. Totehyll (also spelled Tootill), born June 15, 1530
2. Thomas Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
3. John Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
4. Simon Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
5. William Totehyll (also spelled Tootill)
Third Generation
Richard B. Totehyll, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth, was born June 15, 1530, in Woodford-next-Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England, no doubt in the home of his parents. In 1555, Richard married Elizabeth Lyncoln (born circa 1534 in Woodford, Northampton, England, and died sometime after 1589 in Petersborough, England) in Woodford. Elizabeth was four years younger than Richard, being born in 1534. Richard and Elizabeth produced seven children. Richard died March 11, 1589 in Petersborough, England, at the age of 59.
Richard is recorded as the supervisor of the will of Robert Beale of Woodford on November 3, 1579, and as a witness to the will of Elizabeth Lyncoln in 1556 (presumably his mother-in-law). His own will was proved March 11, 1589/90 at Petersborough, with his wife Elizabeth and his son Anthony as executors.
Richard and Elizabeth had the following children:
1. Elizabeth Totehyll, was born around 1556
2. Frances Totehyll, was born around 1557
3. Ellen Totehyll, born circa 1558
4. Symon Totehyll, born circa 1560, in Ringstead, Northampton, England
5. Mary Totehyll, was born around 1562 in Woodford, died after 1589 in Petersborough.
6. Thomas Totehyll, born 1564, and married circa 1580’s to Anne, with whom he had three children. He died before December 12, 1640 at age 76, possibly in Northampton.
7. Anthony Totehyll, was born around 1566, died after 1589 in Petersborough.
Richard is recorded as the supervisor of the will of Robert Beale of Woodford on November 3, 1579, and as a witness to the will of Elizabeth Lyncoln in 1556 (presumably his mother-in-law). His own will was proved March 11, 1589/90 at Petersborough, with his wife Elizabeth and his son Anthony as executors.
Richard and Elizabeth had the following children:
1. Elizabeth Totehyll, was born around 1556
2. Frances Totehyll, was born around 1557
3. Ellen Totehyll, born circa 1558
4. Symon Totehyll, born circa 1560, in Ringstead, Northampton, England
5. Mary Totehyll, was born around 1562 in Woodford, died after 1589 in Petersborough.
6. Thomas Totehyll, born 1564, and married circa 1580’s to Anne, with whom he had three children. He died before December 12, 1640 at age 76, possibly in Northampton.
7. Anthony Totehyll, was born around 1566, died after 1589 in Petersborough.
Fourth Generation
The first son and fourth child of Richard and Elizabeth was Symon Totehyll (although he was known to spell his name “Tootill” and “Tootell,” among other variations). Symon was born in 1560 in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. In 1595, Symon married Isabel Wells, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Wells (John Wells was born in 1530 in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England; and Elizabeth Wells was born in 1532). Isabel was born in 1565 in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England, and she was baptised March 11, 1565 in Howden, Contesse, York, England. Symon and Isabel brought forth seven children in to this world. Symon passed away on June 15, 1630 in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England, and was interred there as well. It was with this generation of children, the children of Symon and Isabel, that the Tuttle family uprooted themselves and joined the burgeoning emigration movement toward to the New World.
The period of time between 1629 -1640, was an important part of the history of this country. Scarcely more than a decade in length, this time period is known as the Great Migration. England was on the verge of a great civil war, and emotions were intensified by religious animosities. The outcome of these turbulent times was uncertain and unpredictable, but they would almost certainly bring widespread calamity, ruin, and death upon the land. With the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, came a way to escape this impending disaster. A 3,000 mile ocean voyage to a largely uncharted and unknown land. Those who chose to embark upon this journey were certainly not lacking in courage. They were well aware of the hardships and dangers awaiting them. The fear of the unknown was surely great.
Of those participating in this Great Migration to the New World, the more cautious and prudent, those having the strongest attachments and largest investments at home, would naturally be the most reluctant to leave. And so it happened that the later emigrants, those who came between 1635 and 1640, were comprised of a larger proportion of the higher classes than the earlier emigrant expeditions. It is both possible and probable that the Tuttle’s had discussed the emmigration of their fellow countrymen to New England. Perhaps they even planned to make voyage themselves. Between the years of 1630 and 1635, a mere five year span, the family suffered the loss of the family patriarch, Symon, as well as four of his children: Dorothy, Thomas, Simon, and Anne. It is likely that the passing of five family members in only five years served to be a deciding factor in the family’s decision to emigrate to the New World. Isabel, the wife of Symon and mother of Richard, John, and William, passed away after reaching the New World, and she was buried in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts. The date of her death is unknown at this time.
Symon and Isabel had the following children:
1. Dorothy Tothyll, born around 1592, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. The date of her death is unknown. She married James Bill, around 1626, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England.
2. Richard Tothill, born in 1593, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England.
3. Thomas Tothill, born in 1595, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. He died sometime before December 19, 1627, in England. He was married to a woman named Anne (last name unknown).
4. John Tothill, born around 1596, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. John was baptized June 4, 1596 in Holcot, Northamptonshire, England. He married Joan Antrobus in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Joan Antrobus was born before June 25, 1592 in England, and was baptized June 25, 1592 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England. She died after January 29, 1660/61. Mrs. Joan Tuttle was attorney for her husband, then living in Ireland. Together with his wife, and his brothers William and Richard, and their families, came to America in 1635 aboard the ship Planter, and settled in Ipswitch, Massachusetts. Joan Antrobus was first married to Thomas Lawrence, and with her brought her three children from her previous marriage to America. These children were John, Mary, and William Lawrence. John Tuttle (Tothill) later returned to Ireland, and died there on December 30, 1656, in Carrickfergus, Ireland.
5. Simon Tothill, born in 1597, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England; and died on December 14, 1630, in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England. Simon was married twice, first to Alice James, in1616; and second to Kathryn Babcock, on June 26, 1624.
6. William Tothill, born December 24, 1607, Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England; and died June 1673, in New Haven, Connecticut.
7. Anne Tothyll, whose birthdate is unknown. She died sometime before 1627, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England.
The period of time between 1629 -1640, was an important part of the history of this country. Scarcely more than a decade in length, this time period is known as the Great Migration. England was on the verge of a great civil war, and emotions were intensified by religious animosities. The outcome of these turbulent times was uncertain and unpredictable, but they would almost certainly bring widespread calamity, ruin, and death upon the land. With the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, came a way to escape this impending disaster. A 3,000 mile ocean voyage to a largely uncharted and unknown land. Those who chose to embark upon this journey were certainly not lacking in courage. They were well aware of the hardships and dangers awaiting them. The fear of the unknown was surely great.
Of those participating in this Great Migration to the New World, the more cautious and prudent, those having the strongest attachments and largest investments at home, would naturally be the most reluctant to leave. And so it happened that the later emigrants, those who came between 1635 and 1640, were comprised of a larger proportion of the higher classes than the earlier emigrant expeditions. It is both possible and probable that the Tuttle’s had discussed the emmigration of their fellow countrymen to New England. Perhaps they even planned to make voyage themselves. Between the years of 1630 and 1635, a mere five year span, the family suffered the loss of the family patriarch, Symon, as well as four of his children: Dorothy, Thomas, Simon, and Anne. It is likely that the passing of five family members in only five years served to be a deciding factor in the family’s decision to emigrate to the New World. Isabel, the wife of Symon and mother of Richard, John, and William, passed away after reaching the New World, and she was buried in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts. The date of her death is unknown at this time.
Symon and Isabel had the following children:
1. Dorothy Tothyll, born around 1592, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. The date of her death is unknown. She married James Bill, around 1626, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England.
2. Richard Tothill, born in 1593, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England.
3. Thomas Tothill, born in 1595, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. He died sometime before December 19, 1627, in England. He was married to a woman named Anne (last name unknown).
4. John Tothill, born around 1596, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. John was baptized June 4, 1596 in Holcot, Northamptonshire, England. He married Joan Antrobus in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Joan Antrobus was born before June 25, 1592 in England, and was baptized June 25, 1592 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England. She died after January 29, 1660/61. Mrs. Joan Tuttle was attorney for her husband, then living in Ireland. Together with his wife, and his brothers William and Richard, and their families, came to America in 1635 aboard the ship Planter, and settled in Ipswitch, Massachusetts. Joan Antrobus was first married to Thomas Lawrence, and with her brought her three children from her previous marriage to America. These children were John, Mary, and William Lawrence. John Tuttle (Tothill) later returned to Ireland, and died there on December 30, 1656, in Carrickfergus, Ireland.
5. Simon Tothill, born in 1597, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England; and died on December 14, 1630, in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England. Simon was married twice, first to Alice James, in1616; and second to Kathryn Babcock, on June 26, 1624.
6. William Tothill, born December 24, 1607, Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England; and died June 1673, in New Haven, Connecticut.
7. Anne Tothyll, whose birthdate is unknown. She died sometime before 1627, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England.
Fifth Generation
Richard Tuttell (which is one of the many ways Richard spelled his own last name), the eldest son of Symon and Isabel Tootell, was born in 1593, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England, and on June 22, 1622, Richard married Anne Taylor (born 1594) in Bramwell, St. Albans, Northamptonshire, England. (Richard was married twice. He was first married to Joan Grafton, however, the date of that marriage unknown). For several years Richard and his family lived in England, until the stress of impending civil war as well as other societal problems encouraged the family to leave England. On April 2, 1635, at the age of 42 years, Richard Tuttell, his wife Anne and their family, along with his brothers John and William and their families, and also their mother Isabel (at age 70 years) boarded the small barque Planter, captained by Nicholas Trice, and embarked on a three month voyage across the Atlantic ocean to a new land, a new home and a new beginning. They arrived safely at Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, June 7, 1635.
Also joining Richard, his mother, his brothers and their families, was Maria Bill, age 11. Maria was the daughter of Richard’s older sister Dorothy and her husband James Bill. Dorothy had passed away during the previous five years. Later, in the same month, Maria’s father James Bill, and her older brother John Bill, aged 13, arrived in Massachusetts aboard the ship Hopewell. James Bill died in Boston in October 1638. On May 27, 1635, the 240-ton barque Angel Gabriel, left England. It was wrecked August 15, 1635 offshore of Pemaquid Point, Maine, in what was described as a “great storm” (possibly a hurricane). The ship’s captain, Robert Andrews, and many of the passengers were rescued, including a cousin of Richard Tuttle, one John Tuttle, born circa 1618 in Devonshire, England. This John Tuttle, who later settled in Dover Neck, New Hampshire, has since been known as “Shipwreck John Tuttle.” For 150 years, all of the Tuttles of New Hampshire were descended from him.
Richard and his family settled in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts (which later became known as Chelsea, Massachusetts), while his brother William settled in New Haven, Connecticut with his family (for more on William’s family, see the Terrible Tuttle’s elsewhere in this section), and John settled in Ipswitch, Massachusetts. It was later recorded that John left America and “went back” or “returned” to Carrickfergus, Ireland where he lived out his life. The fact that it is recorded that he “went back” or “returned” to Ireland would seem to validate the Irish origins of our family.
In March of 1636, one year after arriving in New England, Richard was admitted as a member of the church, and in the same month, he was chosen to serve as Selectman in Boston, in order to oversee and regulate (along with other Selectmen) the internal affairs of the town.
On November 5, 1638, Richard took up the responsibility of keeping law and order in Boston when he was elected to be the Chief Constable of Boston. This same year he became a major land owner in the area when he received an allotment of 161 acres of land at Rumney Marsh, Chelsea, and Pullen Point, Massachusetts. (Note: Rumney Marsh and Chelsea were later combined and incorporated as Chelsea, Massachusetts.) This land allotment was added to Richard’s other holdings which eventually included a 394 acre farm, an 84 acre lot, and a 50 acre lot. It was in 1714, on a portion of one of these lots, that the building later known as “The Old North Church” was built. As you will remember, it was from the tower of the Old North Church that signal lights were shown to indicate to George Washington’s Continental Army from where the British Army would be advancing. This historic signal, “one if by land, and two if by sea,” marked the start of the American Revolution.
Richard was a responsible member of the community, and was noted as contributing financially for the maintenance of a local school teacher. Richard died on May 8, 1640, at the age of 47, in Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts. His widow, Anne, later married their good friend Edward Holyoke, the father of Mary Holyoke, wife of their son, John Tuttell.
Richard and Anne had the following children:
1. Hannah Tuttell, born January 20, 1622/23, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England, and died August 09, 1683, in Hartford, Connecticut. She was married twice, first to John Pantry; and second to Thomas Wells, on January 23, 1653/54, Hartford, Connecticut
2. John Tuttell, born February 12, 1625
3. (First name and gender unknown) Tuttell, born December 19, 1627; and died sometime before 1635
4. Rebecca Tuttell, born around 1629, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. The date and place of her death are unknown.
Also joining Richard, his mother, his brothers and their families, was Maria Bill, age 11. Maria was the daughter of Richard’s older sister Dorothy and her husband James Bill. Dorothy had passed away during the previous five years. Later, in the same month, Maria’s father James Bill, and her older brother John Bill, aged 13, arrived in Massachusetts aboard the ship Hopewell. James Bill died in Boston in October 1638. On May 27, 1635, the 240-ton barque Angel Gabriel, left England. It was wrecked August 15, 1635 offshore of Pemaquid Point, Maine, in what was described as a “great storm” (possibly a hurricane). The ship’s captain, Robert Andrews, and many of the passengers were rescued, including a cousin of Richard Tuttle, one John Tuttle, born circa 1618 in Devonshire, England. This John Tuttle, who later settled in Dover Neck, New Hampshire, has since been known as “Shipwreck John Tuttle.” For 150 years, all of the Tuttles of New Hampshire were descended from him.
Richard and his family settled in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts (which later became known as Chelsea, Massachusetts), while his brother William settled in New Haven, Connecticut with his family (for more on William’s family, see the Terrible Tuttle’s elsewhere in this section), and John settled in Ipswitch, Massachusetts. It was later recorded that John left America and “went back” or “returned” to Carrickfergus, Ireland where he lived out his life. The fact that it is recorded that he “went back” or “returned” to Ireland would seem to validate the Irish origins of our family.
In March of 1636, one year after arriving in New England, Richard was admitted as a member of the church, and in the same month, he was chosen to serve as Selectman in Boston, in order to oversee and regulate (along with other Selectmen) the internal affairs of the town.
On November 5, 1638, Richard took up the responsibility of keeping law and order in Boston when he was elected to be the Chief Constable of Boston. This same year he became a major land owner in the area when he received an allotment of 161 acres of land at Rumney Marsh, Chelsea, and Pullen Point, Massachusetts. (Note: Rumney Marsh and Chelsea were later combined and incorporated as Chelsea, Massachusetts.) This land allotment was added to Richard’s other holdings which eventually included a 394 acre farm, an 84 acre lot, and a 50 acre lot. It was in 1714, on a portion of one of these lots, that the building later known as “The Old North Church” was built. As you will remember, it was from the tower of the Old North Church that signal lights were shown to indicate to George Washington’s Continental Army from where the British Army would be advancing. This historic signal, “one if by land, and two if by sea,” marked the start of the American Revolution.
Richard was a responsible member of the community, and was noted as contributing financially for the maintenance of a local school teacher. Richard died on May 8, 1640, at the age of 47, in Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts. His widow, Anne, later married their good friend Edward Holyoke, the father of Mary Holyoke, wife of their son, John Tuttell.
Richard and Anne had the following children:
1. Hannah Tuttell, born January 20, 1622/23, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England, and died August 09, 1683, in Hartford, Connecticut. She was married twice, first to John Pantry; and second to Thomas Wells, on January 23, 1653/54, Hartford, Connecticut
2. John Tuttell, born February 12, 1625
3. (First name and gender unknown) Tuttell, born December 19, 1627; and died sometime before 1635
4. Rebecca Tuttell, born around 1629, in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. The date and place of her death are unknown.
Sixth Generation
John Tuttell, the son of Richard and Anne Tuttell was born in 1625 in Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England (the maps in the map section of this book will help you find the location and places mentioned throughout this family history book). On February 10, 1646, John married Mary Holyoke, the daughter of Edward and Prudence (nee: Stockton) Holyoke, in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Mary was born July 7, 1625 in Tanworth, co. Warwick, England.
In 1652 John was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Three County Troop, which was part of a local militia constructed to protect the settlers from Indian attacks. Rising to the rank of Captain, he is recorded as having completed his tour of service on October 15, 1673. John’s military career was far from over, however, as he is also recorded as being involved in the King Philip War of 1675 - 1676, perhaps the bloodiest conflict in 17th century New England. John died April 31, 1687 in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts.
John and Mary had the following children:
1. John Tuttell, born around 1645.
2. Edward Tuttell, born September 21, 1651
3. Mary Tuttell, born April 18, 1653, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts; and died February 27, 1728, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. She married Caleb Carter, on December 14, 1688, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
4. Sarah Tuttell, born around 1656, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts; and died February 01, 1719, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
5. Elisha Tuttell, born in 1658, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts. His place and date of death are unknown.
6. Rebecca Tuttell, born June 17, 1660; and died in 1710, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
7. Jonathan Tuttell, born August 25, 1664, in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. The date and place of his death are unknown.
In 1652 John was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Three County Troop, which was part of a local militia constructed to protect the settlers from Indian attacks. Rising to the rank of Captain, he is recorded as having completed his tour of service on October 15, 1673. John’s military career was far from over, however, as he is also recorded as being involved in the King Philip War of 1675 - 1676, perhaps the bloodiest conflict in 17th century New England. John died April 31, 1687 in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts.
John and Mary had the following children:
1. John Tuttell, born around 1645.
2. Edward Tuttell, born September 21, 1651
3. Mary Tuttell, born April 18, 1653, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts; and died February 27, 1728, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. She married Caleb Carter, on December 14, 1688, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
4. Sarah Tuttell, born around 1656, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts; and died February 01, 1719, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
5. Elisha Tuttell, born in 1658, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts. His place and date of death are unknown.
6. Rebecca Tuttell, born June 17, 1660; and died in 1710, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
7. Jonathan Tuttell, born August 25, 1664, in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. The date and place of his death are unknown.
Seventh Generation
The second of seven children born to John and Mary Tuttell was their son Edward. Young Edward came into this world on September 21, 1651, in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts,and he died January 30, 1730. He was buried in the Old Granary Cemetary in Boston, Massachusetts. Sometime prior to 1679, Edward met, and was married to Abigail Floyd, the daughter of John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle.
In order to avoid the confusion that will most certainly develop in the next few paragraphs, it is important to put forth some information here about the family of John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle. John Floyd was born in 1637 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. His wife Sarah Doolittle (the daughter of John Doolittle, died Sept. 24, 1681) was born in 1642 in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and died June 16, 1717 in Rumney Marsh, Mass. John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle were married in 1661, and they had at least two children. One of their children was a daughter, Abigail Floyd, the wife of Edward Tuttell. Abigail was born February 23, 1656 in Chelsea, Sussex County, Massachusetts, and she died January 23, 1724 in the same area. The other child of John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle was a son, Hugh Floyd, born September 10, 1663. If they had any other children, which is certainly possible, they are not known at this time. Hugh Floyd died November 17, 1730. The daughter of Hugh Floyd, Joanna Hanna Floyd, married the son of Edward Tuttle and Abigail Floyd. Or, in other words, they were first cousins. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion that might appear later when these names are mentioned again. At the very least, the reader should be somewhat prepared for what is coming up.
Although Edward and Abigail had eleven children, we only have information about one of them. That child is:
1. Edward Tuttell, Jr., born January 2, 1680
In order to avoid the confusion that will most certainly develop in the next few paragraphs, it is important to put forth some information here about the family of John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle. John Floyd was born in 1637 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. His wife Sarah Doolittle (the daughter of John Doolittle, died Sept. 24, 1681) was born in 1642 in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and died June 16, 1717 in Rumney Marsh, Mass. John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle were married in 1661, and they had at least two children. One of their children was a daughter, Abigail Floyd, the wife of Edward Tuttell. Abigail was born February 23, 1656 in Chelsea, Sussex County, Massachusetts, and she died January 23, 1724 in the same area. The other child of John Floyd and Sarah Doolittle was a son, Hugh Floyd, born September 10, 1663. If they had any other children, which is certainly possible, they are not known at this time. Hugh Floyd died November 17, 1730. The daughter of Hugh Floyd, Joanna Hanna Floyd, married the son of Edward Tuttle and Abigail Floyd. Or, in other words, they were first cousins. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion that might appear later when these names are mentioned again. At the very least, the reader should be somewhat prepared for what is coming up.
Although Edward and Abigail had eleven children, we only have information about one of them. That child is:
1. Edward Tuttell, Jr., born January 2, 1680
Eighth Generation
The second of Edward and Abigail’s children (and presumably the first male child) was Edward Tuttell Jr., and he was born January 2, 1680 in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts. Edward, Jr. is known to have married twice. His first marriage was on June 11, 1706 to his first cousin, Joanna Hanna Floyd (born 1685 - died October 19, 1728 in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts), the daughter of Hugh (born September 10, 1663) and Eleanor Floyd (born 1667). Hugh Floyd was the brother of Abigail Floyd, Edward, Jr.’s mother (Please see the previous paragraph). Edward Tuttell Jr. and Joanna were wed June 11, 1706. Five years after Joanna had passed on, Edward remarried to Martha Burbeck of Boston, Massachusetts. Edward, Jr. himself passed away in 1768, and is believed to have been buried in the Old Granary Cemetary, or the Old Burying Ground as it was also known, in Boston, Massachusetts. Edward and Joanna had a total of thirteen children.
The second of these children was:
1. Samuel Tuttell (Sr.), born February 10, 1715
The second of these children was:
1. Samuel Tuttell (Sr.), born February 10, 1715
Ninth Generation
The second of thirteen children born to Edward, Jr. and Joanna Tuttle was a boy, born on February 10, 1715 in Rumney Marsh, Massachusetts. He was christened Samuel Tuttell by his parents. On May 11, 1736, Samuel Tuttell was wed to Anna Sargent, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (nee: Pratt) Sargent. Anna was born in 1718 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. She died on July 2, 1772 in Chelsea, Massachusetts at the age of 54, when for reasons as yet unknown, she took her own life. Samuel died February 12, 1776 in Massachusetts. Samuel and Anna raised ten children.
Their second child, and first son was:
1. Samuel Tuttell Jr., was born March 29, 1739 in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Their second child, and first son was:
1. Samuel Tuttell Jr., was born March 29, 1739 in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Tenth Generation
Samuel Tuttell, Jr., the second child of Samuel and Anna Tuttle, was born March 29, 1739 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He is listed in official records as having served in George Washington’s Continental Army during this country’s war for independance, mustering out with the rank of private.
On January 21, 1768, either prior to his enlistment in the service, Samuel was married to Zerviah Chapman in Salem, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, Samuel’s death is not recorded in any known documents, but his wife Zerviah is shown as having passed away January 10, 1810.
Samuel and Zerviah are known to have had three children.
Their second child, a son, was:
1. Edward Tuttle (Sr.), was born in 1775
On January 21, 1768, either prior to his enlistment in the service, Samuel was married to Zerviah Chapman in Salem, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, Samuel’s death is not recorded in any known documents, but his wife Zerviah is shown as having passed away January 10, 1810.
Samuel and Zerviah are known to have had three children.
Their second child, a son, was:
1. Edward Tuttle (Sr.), was born in 1775
Eleventh Generation
Of the three children of Samuel and Zerviah Tuttle, their second was their son Edward Tuttle, who was born in 1775 in Salem, Massachusetts. On September 3, 1797, Edward married Elizabeth Fogle. In 1812 the family moved from Massachusetts, where the Tuttle’s had originally settled and lived for over 170 years, to the south eastern area of Maine. The family remained here until approximately 1927 or 1928, when Robert Tuttle, Edward’s great great grandson moved the family to Los Angeles, California. On October 19, 1813, Edward passed away in Portland, Maine.
Edward and Elizabeth had five children, the oldest of which was:
1. Edward Tuttle, Jr. was born December 14, 1798
Edward and Elizabeth had five children, the oldest of which was:
1. Edward Tuttle, Jr. was born December 14, 1798
Twelfth Generation
The oldest of the five children born to Edward and Elizabeth Tuttle, was their son Edward Tuttle Jr., who was born December 14, 1798 in Salem, Massachusetts. Edward is known to have been married twice. His first marriage is somewhat of a mystery, as very little information is known about it. It is known that he was married to Ann D. (born in 1798). However, her last name, as well as any other information about her is unknown.
Edward’s second marriage took place November 2, 1842 when he was wed to Mary Fairfield Tarr (born June 16, 1809 in Topsham, Maine), the daughter of Richard and Delight (nee: Merryman) Tarr.
Edward was a staple in the community of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He is listed in the 1830, 1840, and 1850 Maine census’ as living there, and in the 1860 U.S. Census of Maine, Edward is listed as a “Master Rope Maker.” Many today may not think of rope making as much of an occupation, but in a sea port town like Portland, many such jobs were an important part of the local economy. One could not go down to the local marine supply shop and purchase rope such as can be done today. To be able to hand braid a section of rope, which is of sufficient length and strength to hold a sailing ship fast to its moorings, or to secure its sails to their masts, was a skill which took years to master, a skill which would have been in great demand.
Edward passed away on June 2, 1884 in Portland, Maine. The June 3, 1884 issue of The Portland Press, a local newspaper, gave the following information regarding Edward: “Mr. Edward Tuttle died yesterday at his residence on Salem St. He was 85 on December 14, 1883. He was born in Salem, Mass. and came to this city with his father in 1812. He worked in a rope walk on Danforth St. until 1856.”
Edward’s beloved wife Mary preceded him in death on February 3, 1864, also passing away in Portland, Maine. Both Edward and Mary are interred in a large Tuttle Family lot which contains many others from the Tuttle family. Unfortunately, all of the headstones in this lot were destroyed over the years and no longer exist. This Tuttle lot (number F:98) is in the Western Cemetery in Portland, Maine, and is operated and maintained by the Evergreen / Forest City Cemetery (672 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103).
Some unofficial records state that Edward and Mary had a remarkable fifteen children. However, official records list only six, and these are shown in the records by name. No names are given for any other children.
The six known children of Edward and Mary Tuttle are:
1. John Albert Tuttle, born June 26, 1843
2. Esther Jane Tuttle, born July 27, 1845
3. Fairfield Tuttle, born July 29, 1847
4. Harmon Tarr Tuttle, born May 1, 1849
5. Lincoln Tuttle (a twin), born March 30, 1851
6. Clinton Tuttle (a twin), born March 30, 1851
Edward’s second marriage took place November 2, 1842 when he was wed to Mary Fairfield Tarr (born June 16, 1809 in Topsham, Maine), the daughter of Richard and Delight (nee: Merryman) Tarr.
Edward was a staple in the community of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He is listed in the 1830, 1840, and 1850 Maine census’ as living there, and in the 1860 U.S. Census of Maine, Edward is listed as a “Master Rope Maker.” Many today may not think of rope making as much of an occupation, but in a sea port town like Portland, many such jobs were an important part of the local economy. One could not go down to the local marine supply shop and purchase rope such as can be done today. To be able to hand braid a section of rope, which is of sufficient length and strength to hold a sailing ship fast to its moorings, or to secure its sails to their masts, was a skill which took years to master, a skill which would have been in great demand.
Edward passed away on June 2, 1884 in Portland, Maine. The June 3, 1884 issue of The Portland Press, a local newspaper, gave the following information regarding Edward: “Mr. Edward Tuttle died yesterday at his residence on Salem St. He was 85 on December 14, 1883. He was born in Salem, Mass. and came to this city with his father in 1812. He worked in a rope walk on Danforth St. until 1856.”
Edward’s beloved wife Mary preceded him in death on February 3, 1864, also passing away in Portland, Maine. Both Edward and Mary are interred in a large Tuttle Family lot which contains many others from the Tuttle family. Unfortunately, all of the headstones in this lot were destroyed over the years and no longer exist. This Tuttle lot (number F:98) is in the Western Cemetery in Portland, Maine, and is operated and maintained by the Evergreen / Forest City Cemetery (672 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04103).
Some unofficial records state that Edward and Mary had a remarkable fifteen children. However, official records list only six, and these are shown in the records by name. No names are given for any other children.
The six known children of Edward and Mary Tuttle are:
1. John Albert Tuttle, born June 26, 1843
2. Esther Jane Tuttle, born July 27, 1845
3. Fairfield Tuttle, born July 29, 1847
4. Harmon Tarr Tuttle, born May 1, 1849
5. Lincoln Tuttle (a twin), born March 30, 1851
6. Clinton Tuttle (a twin), born March 30, 1851
Thirteenth Generation
Of the children born to Edward and Mary Tuttle, their third child was a son whom they named Fairfield. Fairfield Tuttle, or Faf as he was affectionately known, was born July 29, 1847 in South Portland, Maine.
Faf fell in love with Elizabeth Rose Richardson (born September 10, 1847 in Vermont), the daughter of John D. and Lucie (nee: Marriner) Richardson, and by 1871, the two were wed.
Fairfield and Elizabeth Tuttle lived at 338 Ocean St., So. Portland, Maine. Fairfield is shown in the 1890 Maine census of Veterans, where he is listed as living in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, Maine. He is also listed in the Maine Adjutant General’s Office Report 1861-1866 as a private in the 29th Company (not assigned to a regiment) Infantry.
Fairfield passed away on March 29, 1926 in South Portland, Maine. His beloved wife, Elizabeth Rose preceeded him in death on June 30, 1920. Both Fairfield and Elizabeth are buried in a lot along with their granddaughter, Geraldine Ethel (daughter of their son Richard Edward Tuttle and his wife Mary Jane [Berry]), in the Bay View Cemetary in South Portland, Maine. Their graves are located in the area known as the old section, lot 10, south section 4. This cemetary was once known as “The Old Quaker Burying Ground.” This could mean that only Quakers were buried there, however, it is believed it is because the cemetary was owned and used by the Quakers of the area. There was, in fact, a Friends (Quaker) Meeting House nearby the cemetery during the 1800’s.
Fairfield and Elizabeth raised five children; two daughters and three sons
Their children were:
1. Lucie E. Tuttle, born July 14, 1872
2. Wilma F. Tuttle, born June 11, 1875
3. Robert Payson (Uncle Rob) Tuttle, born October 7, 1876
4. Richard Edward Tuttle, born July 14, 1878
5. Karl F. Tuttle, born February 25, 1882
Faf fell in love with Elizabeth Rose Richardson (born September 10, 1847 in Vermont), the daughter of John D. and Lucie (nee: Marriner) Richardson, and by 1871, the two were wed.
Fairfield and Elizabeth Tuttle lived at 338 Ocean St., So. Portland, Maine. Fairfield is shown in the 1890 Maine census of Veterans, where he is listed as living in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, Maine. He is also listed in the Maine Adjutant General’s Office Report 1861-1866 as a private in the 29th Company (not assigned to a regiment) Infantry.
Fairfield passed away on March 29, 1926 in South Portland, Maine. His beloved wife, Elizabeth Rose preceeded him in death on June 30, 1920. Both Fairfield and Elizabeth are buried in a lot along with their granddaughter, Geraldine Ethel (daughter of their son Richard Edward Tuttle and his wife Mary Jane [Berry]), in the Bay View Cemetary in South Portland, Maine. Their graves are located in the area known as the old section, lot 10, south section 4. This cemetary was once known as “The Old Quaker Burying Ground.” This could mean that only Quakers were buried there, however, it is believed it is because the cemetary was owned and used by the Quakers of the area. There was, in fact, a Friends (Quaker) Meeting House nearby the cemetery during the 1800’s.
Fairfield and Elizabeth raised five children; two daughters and three sons
Their children were:
1. Lucie E. Tuttle, born July 14, 1872
2. Wilma F. Tuttle, born June 11, 1875
3. Robert Payson (Uncle Rob) Tuttle, born October 7, 1876
4. Richard Edward Tuttle, born July 14, 1878
5. Karl F. Tuttle, born February 25, 1882
Fourteenth Generation
Richard Edward Tuttle, the fourth child and second son of Fairfield and Elizabeth Tuttle, was born July 14, 1878 in South Portland, Maine. On April 27, 1904 he married Mary Jane Berry (born 1882 in South Portland, Maine), the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Ann (nee: McDonald) Berry.
Thomas (born January 1, 18?? in England) and Elizabeth Ann Berry (born August 10, 18?? in St. John’s, Canada) had three children that we know of. Aside from Mary Jane Berry (mentioned above), they had two sons, Charles and Harold C. Berry. Charles later married Margaret (maiden name unknown) and Harold died not long after being born, at the age of one month and 18 days, on February 3, 1882.
Richard and Mary Jane Tuttle had four children, Robert Payson Tuttle, Richard, Ruth Romayne, and Geraldine Ethel. Geraldine passed away at the tender young age of five years old after contracting meningitis. Richard married Norma Atwood in 1940 (they had two daughters), and Ruth Romayne married Ted Hannah (they had one son, Theodore Thomas, also known as “Teddy Tom”). Richard Tuttle and Ted Hannah worked for the old Southwest Airlines (different from the modern day company of the same name) during the late 1930’s, and early 1940’s, in what could be called the equivalent of a Civilian Air Force, with both of them instructing British and Chinese Allied pilots during the second world war. Both wore military like uniforms, and both held rank. Richard, who was stationed at Falcon Field in Arizona, was commissioned a Captain, and later promoted to Major, while Ted, stationed at Thunderbird Field, was commissioned as a Major, and is believed to have been the field’s commanding officer.
Richard passed away on October 18, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. After his death, Mary Jane remarried to Walter Johnston. Mary later suffered a stroke and was confined to a wheel chair. Her speech was also affected by the stroke, and she was only able to say, “Okay.” Her daughter-in-law, Drusilla, related that once, while watching a television program, the National Anthem was sung. Mary Jane was in the room with her, sitting in her wheel chair, when all of a sudden she began to sing along with the Star Spangled Banner. For such a long time she had only been able to say the single word, “okay,” when this incident occurred, and after the song was over, she never said another word, except, “okay.”
Mary Jane (Berry) Tuttle passed away on March 15, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, and is buried in Inglewood Memorial Cemetery, under the name Mary Jane Johnston.
The children of Richard Edward Tuttle and Mary Jan Berry were:
1. Robert Payson Tuttle (Sr.), born May 27, 1907
2. Geraldine Tuttle, born 1909, died 1914
2. Ruth Romaine Tuttle, married Theodore Hanna
3. Richard Tuttle, born 1928, married Norma Atwood
Thomas (born January 1, 18?? in England) and Elizabeth Ann Berry (born August 10, 18?? in St. John’s, Canada) had three children that we know of. Aside from Mary Jane Berry (mentioned above), they had two sons, Charles and Harold C. Berry. Charles later married Margaret (maiden name unknown) and Harold died not long after being born, at the age of one month and 18 days, on February 3, 1882.
Richard and Mary Jane Tuttle had four children, Robert Payson Tuttle, Richard, Ruth Romayne, and Geraldine Ethel. Geraldine passed away at the tender young age of five years old after contracting meningitis. Richard married Norma Atwood in 1940 (they had two daughters), and Ruth Romayne married Ted Hannah (they had one son, Theodore Thomas, also known as “Teddy Tom”). Richard Tuttle and Ted Hannah worked for the old Southwest Airlines (different from the modern day company of the same name) during the late 1930’s, and early 1940’s, in what could be called the equivalent of a Civilian Air Force, with both of them instructing British and Chinese Allied pilots during the second world war. Both wore military like uniforms, and both held rank. Richard, who was stationed at Falcon Field in Arizona, was commissioned a Captain, and later promoted to Major, while Ted, stationed at Thunderbird Field, was commissioned as a Major, and is believed to have been the field’s commanding officer.
Richard passed away on October 18, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. After his death, Mary Jane remarried to Walter Johnston. Mary later suffered a stroke and was confined to a wheel chair. Her speech was also affected by the stroke, and she was only able to say, “Okay.” Her daughter-in-law, Drusilla, related that once, while watching a television program, the National Anthem was sung. Mary Jane was in the room with her, sitting in her wheel chair, when all of a sudden she began to sing along with the Star Spangled Banner. For such a long time she had only been able to say the single word, “okay,” when this incident occurred, and after the song was over, she never said another word, except, “okay.”
Mary Jane (Berry) Tuttle passed away on March 15, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, and is buried in Inglewood Memorial Cemetery, under the name Mary Jane Johnston.
The children of Richard Edward Tuttle and Mary Jan Berry were:
1. Robert Payson Tuttle (Sr.), born May 27, 1907
2. Geraldine Tuttle, born 1909, died 1914
2. Ruth Romaine Tuttle, married Theodore Hanna
3. Richard Tuttle, born 1928, married Norma Atwood
Fifteenth Generation
Richard and Mary Jane’s eldest son, Robert Payson Tuttle was born in South Portland, Maine on May 23, 1907. He later moved to Los Angeles, California were he met Drusilla Ethel Phillips of The Dalles, Oregon. After a whirlwind romance, the two were wed in Huntington Park, California, on August 16, 1929. Drusilla was born September 4, 1909, the daughter of Franklin Millette and Calanthe Hermoine (nee: Reedy) Phillips.
Robert Payson Tuttle, Sr. passed away on April 8, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, and his wife, Drusilla passed away on March 29, 1994 in Covington, Washington. Both are entombed, together, in Hollywood Memorial Park in Hollywood, California.
Robert and Drusilla had three children, they are:
1. Geraldine Ethel Tuttle, born May 23, 1930 at 4:20pm at Lincoln Hospital, Los Angeles, California — 9lbs., 14oz
2. Robert Payson Tuttle Jr., born 4:00am September 11, 1935, in Los Angeles. California — 9lbs., 14oz
3. Kenneth Irving Tuttle, born 6:55pm December 2, 1941 — 10lbs., 13oz).
Robert Payson Tuttle, Sr. passed away on April 8, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, and his wife, Drusilla passed away on March 29, 1994 in Covington, Washington. Both are entombed, together, in Hollywood Memorial Park in Hollywood, California.
Robert and Drusilla had three children, they are:
1. Geraldine Ethel Tuttle, born May 23, 1930 at 4:20pm at Lincoln Hospital, Los Angeles, California — 9lbs., 14oz
2. Robert Payson Tuttle Jr., born 4:00am September 11, 1935, in Los Angeles. California — 9lbs., 14oz
3. Kenneth Irving Tuttle, born 6:55pm December 2, 1941 — 10lbs., 13oz).
Sixteenth Generation
Robert Payson Tuttle, Jr. was married to Carol Lee Butcher (born September 1, 1940 — died December 3, 1975), the daughter of John Lawrence and Juanita Grace (nee: Furr) Butcher, on September 15, 1956, at the Fountain Avenue Baptist Church in Glendale, California.
Robert and Carol had one son, Robert Payson Tuttle, III, born July 4, 1957 at Olmstead Memorial Hospital in North Hollywood, California. Robert and Carol were divorced in June 1960. Robert remarried three times. First to Joanne Grace Ouillett (1965 to 1973), second to Frances Lee Johnson (March 8, 1974 to July 27, 1981), and third to Marilyn Goodfellow (on January 5, 1984), to whom he is still married as of this writing.
Carol remarried also. First to Raymond Lee Glidewell. This marriage produced three children: Deborah Lynn, Raymond Jr., and John. Carol’s third marriage was to Cooper Robert Hammond. This marriage produced four children: Robert Lawrence, Kristen, Stacey, and Jessie. Of Carol’s subsequent children, five of them have been adopted out to other families. Deborah Lynn and her first brother, Raymond were adopted to one family, and John to another. Jessie, Carol’s final child, was adopted out to (allegedly) a Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, and his name was allegedly changed to Jason.
The only child of Robert Payson Tuttle, Jr., and Carol Lee Butcher is:
1. Robert Payson Tuttle, III, born July 4, 1957
Robert and Carol had one son, Robert Payson Tuttle, III, born July 4, 1957 at Olmstead Memorial Hospital in North Hollywood, California. Robert and Carol were divorced in June 1960. Robert remarried three times. First to Joanne Grace Ouillett (1965 to 1973), second to Frances Lee Johnson (March 8, 1974 to July 27, 1981), and third to Marilyn Goodfellow (on January 5, 1984), to whom he is still married as of this writing.
Carol remarried also. First to Raymond Lee Glidewell. This marriage produced three children: Deborah Lynn, Raymond Jr., and John. Carol’s third marriage was to Cooper Robert Hammond. This marriage produced four children: Robert Lawrence, Kristen, Stacey, and Jessie. Of Carol’s subsequent children, five of them have been adopted out to other families. Deborah Lynn and her first brother, Raymond were adopted to one family, and John to another. Jessie, Carol’s final child, was adopted out to (allegedly) a Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, and his name was allegedly changed to Jason.
The only child of Robert Payson Tuttle, Jr., and Carol Lee Butcher is:
1. Robert Payson Tuttle, III, born July 4, 1957
Seventeenth Generation
The only child of Robert
and Carol Tuttle, is Robert Payson Tuttle, III, born July 4, 1957 at Olmstead
Memorial Hospital in North Hollywood, California. Robert joined the United
States Navy in November 1974, and was discharged to the Naval Reserve in
December 1976. He received an Honorable Discharge in November 1980.
In 1978, Robert was married to Rhonda Jean Kimm. Rhonda divorced Robert in 1983 in order to marry her boyfriend, Michael McNeil.
There were three children born to Robert and Rhonda. They were:
1. Jeremiah Bradley Tuttle born October 12, 1978
Jeremiah has four children:
1. Ian
2. Auyna
3. Abbie
4. Collen
2. Jennifer Lee Tuttle born May 31, 1980
Jennifer was married to Michael Bogart on June 8, 2007. They have four children:
1. Zane
2. Amethyst Rose
3. Michael Jr.
4. Keegan
3. Jacqulyn Marie Tuttle April 15, 1983
On August 3, 1984, Robert married the woman of his dreams, Kathleen Marie Garrity (born March 26, 1951), the daughter of James Robert Garrity and Patricia Jo Johnson. For more on these families, please see the Garrity, Johnson, Porter, and Winklepleck family histories in the Garrity section of this book.
Kathleen brought three children to this marriage, they were:
1. Darcy Dianne Tuttle (born March 23, 1970)
Darcy married Daniel Phalen (the son of Edward Phalen and Elaine Gnazzo) on January 1, 1989. They divorced in September 1995 due to Dan’s excessive abuse of both her and their children. Their children are:
1. Anthony Michael Phalen, born October 29, 1987
2. Patricia Kathleen Phalen, born December 3, 1989
Patricia has one child, Jadyn.
3. Tysius Jacques Edward Phalen, born November 14, 1991
2. Douglass David James Singer (born March 4, 1972)
Douglass married Cresta Lea Smith (born December 14, 1972, the daughter of Randy Smith and Cheryl Neinhauser) on June 4, 1995 in Byers, Colorado. They later divorced. Doug and Cresta had two children, and they are:
1. James Douglass Singer, born June 2, 1994
2. Tailey Lynn Singer, born December 14, 1998
Doug later had two more children with his girlfriend, Jennifer Harrison. They are:
3. Gwendolyn Singer, born November 11th
4. Christian Singer, born March 15th
3. Julia Amanda Nan-He Singer (born May 15, 1973) Julia was married first to Ryan Dee Wilkinson (the son of Richard and Winnie Wilkinson). They divorced due to Ryan’s excessive abuse of her and their children. Their children are:
1. Ryan Dee Wilkinson, Jr., born April 13, 1990
2. Robert Darrell Wilkinson (adopted name: Robert Payson Tuttle, V), born November 20, 1991. Robert married Alicia in 2013.
3. Amanda Marie Wilkinson (adopted name Amanda Marie Tuttle), born January 26, 1994
Julia later married a second time to Alexus Edward Eckerle (the son of Steven Donald Eckerle and Cheryl Jodean Pock). Julia and Alexus later divorced. Julia and Alexus had one daughter. The daughter of Julia and Alexus is:
4. Ashley Amanda Joy Kirkland, born May 3, 1997. Ashley was placed for adoption and was adopted by Greg Kirkland and Carol Suzanne (Hale) Kirkland.
Julia later married (unofficially) several of her girlfriends. There were no children to these marriages.
In 1978, Robert was married to Rhonda Jean Kimm. Rhonda divorced Robert in 1983 in order to marry her boyfriend, Michael McNeil.
There were three children born to Robert and Rhonda. They were:
1. Jeremiah Bradley Tuttle born October 12, 1978
Jeremiah has four children:
1. Ian
2. Auyna
3. Abbie
4. Collen
2. Jennifer Lee Tuttle born May 31, 1980
Jennifer was married to Michael Bogart on June 8, 2007. They have four children:
1. Zane
2. Amethyst Rose
3. Michael Jr.
4. Keegan
3. Jacqulyn Marie Tuttle April 15, 1983
On August 3, 1984, Robert married the woman of his dreams, Kathleen Marie Garrity (born March 26, 1951), the daughter of James Robert Garrity and Patricia Jo Johnson. For more on these families, please see the Garrity, Johnson, Porter, and Winklepleck family histories in the Garrity section of this book.
Kathleen brought three children to this marriage, they were:
1. Darcy Dianne Tuttle (born March 23, 1970)
Darcy married Daniel Phalen (the son of Edward Phalen and Elaine Gnazzo) on January 1, 1989. They divorced in September 1995 due to Dan’s excessive abuse of both her and their children. Their children are:
1. Anthony Michael Phalen, born October 29, 1987
2. Patricia Kathleen Phalen, born December 3, 1989
Patricia has one child, Jadyn.
3. Tysius Jacques Edward Phalen, born November 14, 1991
2. Douglass David James Singer (born March 4, 1972)
Douglass married Cresta Lea Smith (born December 14, 1972, the daughter of Randy Smith and Cheryl Neinhauser) on June 4, 1995 in Byers, Colorado. They later divorced. Doug and Cresta had two children, and they are:
1. James Douglass Singer, born June 2, 1994
2. Tailey Lynn Singer, born December 14, 1998
Doug later had two more children with his girlfriend, Jennifer Harrison. They are:
3. Gwendolyn Singer, born November 11th
4. Christian Singer, born March 15th
3. Julia Amanda Nan-He Singer (born May 15, 1973) Julia was married first to Ryan Dee Wilkinson (the son of Richard and Winnie Wilkinson). They divorced due to Ryan’s excessive abuse of her and their children. Their children are:
1. Ryan Dee Wilkinson, Jr., born April 13, 1990
2. Robert Darrell Wilkinson (adopted name: Robert Payson Tuttle, V), born November 20, 1991. Robert married Alicia in 2013.
3. Amanda Marie Wilkinson (adopted name Amanda Marie Tuttle), born January 26, 1994
Julia later married a second time to Alexus Edward Eckerle (the son of Steven Donald Eckerle and Cheryl Jodean Pock). Julia and Alexus later divorced. Julia and Alexus had one daughter. The daughter of Julia and Alexus is:
4. Ashley Amanda Joy Kirkland, born May 3, 1997. Ashley was placed for adoption and was adopted by Greg Kirkland and Carol Suzanne (Hale) Kirkland.
Julia later married (unofficially) several of her girlfriends. There were no children to these marriages.
Research Sources:
1790 United States Federal Census of Maine
1830 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1840 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1850 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1860 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1870 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1900 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1910 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1920 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1930 United States Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
1940 United States Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Passenger list of the Planter which arrived in Boston on June 7, 1635 (from Planters of the Commonwealth, Charles Edward Banks, 1930, page 140)
Tuttle Family in America, Descendants of Symon of Ringstead, Eng. Vol III - From “Tuttle-Tuthill Lines in America” compiled by Alva M. Tuttle, Edited by Gwen Campbell, Solo Press, Keno, Oregon
“What Is It With Those Tuttles?” by Sybil Smith; Ancestry Magazine, Vol. 24, No. 3, May/June 1995
“The Descendants of William and Elizabeth Tuttle” by George Frederick Tuttle; Rutland, VT, 1883
“English Origins of New England Families”, Second Series, Volumes 1 & 2
“Founders of New England” by Samuel G. Drake
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Report of Daughters of the American Revolution (certificate # 39301 – Samuel Tuttle)
Marriage Record of Richie E. Tuttle and Mary J. Berry
Masonic Member Card File for Hiram Lodge #180 F. & A.M., South Portland, Maine
The Last Will and Testament of Simon Tuttle
Notes on Symon Tootell and his Last Will and Testament:
1. Simon (Symon) Tuttle (Tuttell, Tootell) of Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England was born about 1560, the son of Richard Tootill of Woodford, Northamptonshire, and probably grandson of Thomas Totehyll also of Woodford. He married Isabel Wells, the daughter of John Wells, and he died was buried at Ringstead June 15, 1630. Simon was mentioned in his father's will in 1589 and in that of his father-in-law, John Wells in 1618.
2. His widow, Isabel accompanied her sons, William, John and Richard on the Planter in 1635, but no record of her has been seen in this country, and probably she did not long survive.
3. See TAG, Vol. 54, pages 167-175, for the article Origin of John Tuttle of Ipswich, Massachusetts by David L. Greene, Ph.D. He covers this subject completely. There is also some additions/corrections in TAG, Vol. 59, page 214-215. Dr. Greene concludes that John, Richard, and William were brothers and the sons of Simon and Isabel (Wells) Tuttle of Ringstead, Northants. He says that Donald Lines Jacobus, in Hale, House and Related Families, 1952, had incorrectly concluded that John was a first cousin of Richard and William , and the son of Simon’s brother Thomas Toothill of Holcott and Woodford, Northants.
4. Here is the list of Simon Tuttle's children as compiled by David Greene and published in The American Genealogist, Vol. 54, p. 173.
i. Richard, b. ca 1593; d. Boston, Mass., 8 May 1640; m. at Barnwell St. Andrew, co. Northampton, 19 Jun 1622, Anne Taylor
ii. John, b. ca 1596, d. 30 Dec. 1656, Carrickfergus, Ireland; m. ca. 1627, Joan (Antrobus) Lawrence, widow of Thomas Lawrence
iii. Thomas, living 20 Jan 1617/18, d. before 19 Dec 1627
iv. Simon, of Burton Latimer, co. Northampton; m. 1st Alice James, Peterborough license dated 1 Mar 1616/17, 2nd Katherine Brabrooke, 26 Jun 1624 at Burton Latimer
v. William, b. ca. 1609; d. New Haven, CT 1673, m. Elizabeth ____. In TAG Vol. 59, p. 214, a baptism record for William is added, “1607 Willm Tootell sonne of Symon Tootell was baptiz. this 26 off december”
Dorothy Tuttle Bill is not included in the list of children. This is probably because she was already married to John Bill, and he would have been financially responsible for her.
Portland, Maine Directories, 1851-1917
Name: Fairfield Tuttle
Location: off Ocean House road, Knightville
Business Name: Boston & Maine Railroad
Occupation: switchman
Year: 1889
City: Portland
State: ME
Portland City Directory, 1851. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1858-59. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1866. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1871. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1877. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1885. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1889. Portland, ME: B. Thurston and Co., 1889.
Portland City Directory, 1890. Portland, ME: Brown Thurston Co., 1890.
Portland City Directory, 1891. Portland, ME: Brown Thurston Co., 1891.
Portland City Directory, 1915. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1917. Portland, ME
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Fairfield Tuttle
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Maine
Regiment Name: 29 Unassigned Company Maine Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 29th Unassigned Company, Maine Infantry
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Film Number: M543 roll 21
American Civil War Soldiers American Civil War Soldiers Name: Fairfield Tuttle
Residence: Portland, Maine
Enlistment Date: 25 Apr 1865
Side Served: Union
State Served: Maine
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 April 1865 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company 29th, Unassigned Infantry Regiment Maine on 25 Apr 1865.
Mustered Out Company 29th, Unassigned Infantry Regiment Maine on 19 May 1865 at Augusta, ME.
Source Information: Historical Data Systems, comp.. American Civil War Soldiers [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston.
Portland Press Herald dated 16 Sept 1949, page 34
1790 United States Federal Census of Maine
1830 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1840 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1850 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1860 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1870 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1900 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1910 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1920 United States Federal Census of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
1930 United States Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
1940 United States Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Passenger list of the Planter which arrived in Boston on June 7, 1635 (from Planters of the Commonwealth, Charles Edward Banks, 1930, page 140)
Tuttle Family in America, Descendants of Symon of Ringstead, Eng. Vol III - From “Tuttle-Tuthill Lines in America” compiled by Alva M. Tuttle, Edited by Gwen Campbell, Solo Press, Keno, Oregon
“What Is It With Those Tuttles?” by Sybil Smith; Ancestry Magazine, Vol. 24, No. 3, May/June 1995
“The Descendants of William and Elizabeth Tuttle” by George Frederick Tuttle; Rutland, VT, 1883
“English Origins of New England Families”, Second Series, Volumes 1 & 2
“Founders of New England” by Samuel G. Drake
“Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New-England” by John Farmer
“Gleanings for New England History” by James Savage
“The Compendium of American Genealogy -- The Genealogical Encyclopedia of the First Families of America” Volumes 1 – 7, by Frederick A. Virkus
“Genealogical Dictionary of New England”
“History of Chelsea” (Massachusetts)
“Hale, House and Related Lines” by Donald Lines Jacobus and Edgar Francis Waterman (1952)
New Haven Town Records, pp. 450 - 452
Connecticut State Archives, pp. 68 - 69
“The Way Our People Lived” by William E. Woodward
Report of Daughters of the American Revolution (certificate # 39301 – Samuel Tuttle)
Marriage Record of Richie E. Tuttle and Mary J. Berry
Masonic Member Card File for Hiram Lodge #180 F. & A.M., South Portland, Maine
The Last Will and Testament of Simon Tuttle
Notes on Symon Tootell and his Last Will and Testament:
1. Simon (Symon) Tuttle (Tuttell, Tootell) of Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England was born about 1560, the son of Richard Tootill of Woodford, Northamptonshire, and probably grandson of Thomas Totehyll also of Woodford. He married Isabel Wells, the daughter of John Wells, and he died was buried at Ringstead June 15, 1630. Simon was mentioned in his father's will in 1589 and in that of his father-in-law, John Wells in 1618.
2. His widow, Isabel accompanied her sons, William, John and Richard on the Planter in 1635, but no record of her has been seen in this country, and probably she did not long survive.
3. See TAG, Vol. 54, pages 167-175, for the article Origin of John Tuttle of Ipswich, Massachusetts by David L. Greene, Ph.D. He covers this subject completely. There is also some additions/corrections in TAG, Vol. 59, page 214-215. Dr. Greene concludes that John, Richard, and William were brothers and the sons of Simon and Isabel (Wells) Tuttle of Ringstead, Northants. He says that Donald Lines Jacobus, in Hale, House and Related Families, 1952, had incorrectly concluded that John was a first cousin of Richard and William , and the son of Simon’s brother Thomas Toothill of Holcott and Woodford, Northants.
4. Here is the list of Simon Tuttle's children as compiled by David Greene and published in The American Genealogist, Vol. 54, p. 173.
i. Richard, b. ca 1593; d. Boston, Mass., 8 May 1640; m. at Barnwell St. Andrew, co. Northampton, 19 Jun 1622, Anne Taylor
ii. John, b. ca 1596, d. 30 Dec. 1656, Carrickfergus, Ireland; m. ca. 1627, Joan (Antrobus) Lawrence, widow of Thomas Lawrence
iii. Thomas, living 20 Jan 1617/18, d. before 19 Dec 1627
iv. Simon, of Burton Latimer, co. Northampton; m. 1st Alice James, Peterborough license dated 1 Mar 1616/17, 2nd Katherine Brabrooke, 26 Jun 1624 at Burton Latimer
v. William, b. ca. 1609; d. New Haven, CT 1673, m. Elizabeth ____. In TAG Vol. 59, p. 214, a baptism record for William is added, “1607 Willm Tootell sonne of Symon Tootell was baptiz. this 26 off december”
Dorothy Tuttle Bill is not included in the list of children. This is probably because she was already married to John Bill, and he would have been financially responsible for her.
Portland, Maine Directories, 1851-1917
Name: Fairfield Tuttle
Location: off Ocean House road, Knightville
Business Name: Boston & Maine Railroad
Occupation: switchman
Year: 1889
City: Portland
State: ME
Portland City Directory, 1851. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1858-59. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1866. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1871. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1877. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1885. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1889. Portland, ME: B. Thurston and Co., 1889.
Portland City Directory, 1890. Portland, ME: Brown Thurston Co., 1890.
Portland City Directory, 1891. Portland, ME: Brown Thurston Co., 1891.
Portland City Directory, 1915. Portland, ME
Portland City Directory, 1917. Portland, ME
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Fairfield Tuttle
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Maine
Regiment Name: 29 Unassigned Company Maine Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 29th Unassigned Company, Maine Infantry
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Film Number: M543 roll 21
American Civil War Soldiers American Civil War Soldiers Name: Fairfield Tuttle
Residence: Portland, Maine
Enlistment Date: 25 Apr 1865
Side Served: Union
State Served: Maine
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 April 1865 at the age of 18.
Enlisted in Company 29th, Unassigned Infantry Regiment Maine on 25 Apr 1865.
Mustered Out Company 29th, Unassigned Infantry Regiment Maine on 19 May 1865 at Augusta, ME.
Source Information: Historical Data Systems, comp.. American Civil War Soldiers [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston.
Portland Press Herald dated 16 Sept 1949, page 34
