CHESTER NY POLITICIAN BANKER CIVIL WAR MERCH DAIRY FARMER DOCUMENT SIGNED CHECKs
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JOHN BARTLETT TUTHILL(1828 – 1913)DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AT CHESTER, WEALTHYCIVIL WAR ERA MERCANTILE MERCHANT and DAIRY FARMER IN CHESTER, NEW YORK, COUNTY OVERSEEROF HIGHWAYS, BANKER – DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT OF THE CHESTER NATIONAL BANK INNEW YORK, &OVERSEER OF THEPOOR IN CHESTER!By 1881, Tuthill owned 145 acres ofland in Chester, NY!<<>> HERE’S A LOT OF FOUR (4) AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENTS SIGNED–BANK CHECKS SIGNED BY TUTHILL DATED IN 1893.THE CH...ECKS MEASURE 6 ½” x 2¾” and ALL ARE IN VF CONDITION.<<>::<>>BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN BARTLETT TUTHILLJohn Bartlett Tuthill, sonof Hiram Tuthill and his wife, Azubah Seeley, was born Nov. 4, 1828, at Erin, Chemung County, New York, and remained at home until he reached his majority, and then moved to Chester, New York.Inearly life, Tuthill was thrown upon his own resources, and by necessity learnedself-reliance, economy, and prudence. During his boyhood and early manhood hewas esteemed for his correct habits, sociable and frank manners, and a kind andgenerous heart.When Tuthillcame to Chester, he was a clerk in the store of Tuthill, Seeley & Johnson, fortwo and one-half years. In 1852 he bought Mr. Johnson's interest, and Mr.Seeley sold his interest to William C. Eager, and the new firm of Tuthills& Eager carried on a successful mercantile and forwarding business until1864, when Mr. Eager sold out and settled in Warwick. The Tuthills continuedthe business until 1867, when John B. sold his interest in the concern to E. T.Jackson. He soonafter purchased the Gregory farm, near Chester, and after two years sold it, and purchased his present farm of 133 acres, which, by additions, is now (1881)145 acres, and one of the most desirable locations anywhere to be found in thetown, and the land highly productive to carry on a general farming and dairying business untilhe retired in 1901.He was a director of the Chester Bank, and was always active in promoting the general interests of the community.In1874 he built a handsome brick residence of eminence, commanding a fine view ofthe surrounding valley and the Erie Railway. All the appointments of hiswell-arranged premises bespeak the work of a thrifty and intelligent farmer.The products of his dairy are marketed daily in New York in the form of milk. Mr.Tuthill has been interested in all that pertains to the locality where heresides, and is known as a thoroughgoing business man. Throughout his life Mr. Tuthill was identifiedwith the Democratic Party, and was honored with various offices, such asoverseer of the poor and county overseer of highways. He was a very active promoterin the Presbyterian Church and kindred interests, and was for six years amember of the Board of Education in Chester.Hisfirst wife, whom he married Dec. 10, 1856, was Martha S., daughter of Francisand Elizabeth (Seeley) Tuthill. She was born Oct. 30, 1835, and died Sept. 25, 1857. For his second wife he married, Jan. 26, 1859, Jane, daughter of JamesDurland, of Chester, who was born May 6, 1837, and died Sept. 23, 1867, leavingno children. His third wife, whom he married Feb. 4, 1869, was Susan, thedaughter of John and Mary Ann (Pilgrim) Fowler, of Monroe, and granddaughter ofColonel John Fowler, who settled in Monroe from Scotland. She was born Nov. 10, 1835. The children born of this union were Stella A. and Hiram B. Tuthill. JohnB. Tuthill died on Feb. 24, 1913, and is buried in Chester Cemetery.Sources:
- History of Orange County, New York (1881)
- Genealogies of the State of New York, Volume 1 (1915)
- Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson RiverValley by William Richard Cutter (1913)I am a proud member of theUniversal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC), The Ephemera Society of America, the Manuscript Society and the American Political Items Collectors (APIC)(member name: John Lissandrello). I subscribe to each organizations' code ofethics and authenticity is guaranteed. ~Providing quality service andhistorical memorabilia online for over twenty years.~
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- History of Orange County, New York (1881)
- Genealogies of the State of New York, Volume 1 (1915)
- Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson RiverValley by William Richard Cutter (1913)I am a proud member of theUniversal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC), The Ephemera Society of America, the Manuscript Society and the American Political Items Collectors (APIC)(member name: John Lissandrello). I subscribe to each organizations' code ofethics and authenticity is guaranteed. ~Providing quality service andhistorical memorabilia online for over twenty years.~
WE ONLY SELL GENUINE ITEMS, i.e., NO REPRODUCTIONS, FAKES OR COPIES!
