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Note: Served in War of 1812; removed to Beloit Wis., 1836, died there 1871. -------------------
BIOGRAPHICAL:
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wirockbios/Bios/bios0065.html
Taken from "Portrait and Biographical Record of Rock County Wis.," (c)1889, p. 952:
"CHAUNCEY TUTTLE, who is numbered among the earliest settlers of Rock County, and for
many years a prominent citizen, was born in Oneida County, N.Y., on the 19th day of May, 1796, and was a son of Solomon TUTTLE, who served during the entire War of the Revolution. In 1800, when a young lad of four years, our subject removed with his parents to Rutland, Jefferson Co., N.Y., and became a leading pioneer of that county. He there grew to manhood, receiving a common-school education, and on arriving at years of maturity was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Amy WEAVER, who was a most estimable lady and a member of the Baptist Church. Six children were born of their union, four of whom are living at this writing, as follows: James F., who now makes his home in Fulton Township; George M., who resides in Roscoe, Ill.; Permelia, wife of H. P. HOSKINS, a resident of Chicago; and Sarah J., wife of the Rev. Lindon RIGLEY, of Los Angeles, Cal.
In 1836, Mr. TUTTLE cast his lot with the pioneer settlers of Rock County, where he continued to make his home until called from this life. At the time of his arrival here no roads had been made, and the travelers were forced to follow the Indian trails, which were often very obscure or almost totally obliterated. The land was still in its primitive condition, hardly a furrow had been turned, but few claims had been taken and on this unsettled frontier, Mr. TUTTLE began the development of a home and farm. Settling in Turtle Township, he gave his whole time and attention to the work in hand, and in the course of time, his labors received their reward in bountiful harvests. Though the duties were many, the days sped merrily in the little cabin until the winter of 1855-6, when a dark gloom overshadowed the home caused by the death of the wife and mother. Kind and loving, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, her death proved a sad loss to the community. Mr. TUTTLE was again married, his second union being with Miss Julia BENEDICT, who was born in Rutland, N.Y., and a daughter of Stephen and Deborah (DELEVAN) BENEDICT, who were descended from the old Huguenot ancestry. In his earlier years, our subject was a warm supporter of the Whig party, but on its dissolution he joined the new Republican party, and continued to act with that great organization until his death. He died at his home in Beloit, to which he had removed in 1858."
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ROCK COUNTY, WISCONSIN HISTORY:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/wi/county/rock/Twp/HistCL.html
From: The Portrait and Biographical Album of Rock County, Wisconsin ©1889
pp. 1011-1012
"The act of Territorial Legislature organizing Clinton was approved Feb. 17, 1842.
The town as organized embraced the Clinton of today, and the south half of Bradford and portions of Turtle and La Prairie. Five sections in the present town of Turtle were annexed to it in 1843. At this time the town comprises township 1 north, of range 14 east. Doctor Dennis MILLS, Milton S. WARNER, Charles TUTTLE and Williams S. MURRAY were the first explorers of the town, before the land was in market. Selections of land were made and taken possession of in the name of the Jefferson Prairie Company, and it was on the west side of this prairie that the first settlements were made in April, 1837. A little later Daniel TASKER and wife and Stephen E. DOWNER and wife located on the southeast side of the prairie. Subsequent early settlers were Oscar H. PRATT, Frank MITCHELL, Stacy L. PRATT and father and sisters, Reuben P. and Si WILLARD, Ezekiel and Humphrey BROWNELL, Martin MOORE and Henry WHEELER and their families, H. S. WARNER, Albert and Henry TUTTLE, Griswold WEAVER and others. The first town meeting was held at Charles TUTTLE's house, April 5, 1842. Clinton, an incorporated village in the southeastern part of the county, on the R. & S. W. division of the C., M. & St. P. Railway, at the crossing of the Wisconsin's division of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, seventy-four miles southwest of Milwaukee and fourteen miles southeast of Janesville, is in the northwest part of the town of Clinton. Early settlers there were Deacon Chauncey TUTTLE, Dr. Dennis MILLS, Milton S. WARNER, Charles TUTTLE, William S. MURRAY, Stephen E. DOWNER and Daniel TASKER. The first wedding was that of Ezekiel BROWNELL and Adelina PRATT, by Joseph S. PIERCE, J. P. The first religious meeting was held at the house of Charles TUTTLE, by Elder F. TAPPING, in 1838. The first birth was that of a daughter of Mrs. S. E. DOWNER, in 1838. The first school was kept at Willis' Corner, in 1843, by Miss Eliza BAKER. The post-office was established in 1843, and Stephen PERLEY was the first postmaster. The name of the office was changed to "Ogden" in 1857, and was again made Clinton in 1864. The village now contains a ban; two hotels, an opera-house, three grain elevators, a feed-mill, a baggage-truck factory, a graded public school, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist Episcopal and German Lutheran churches, a library and a number of good stores. A weekly newspaper, the Clinton Herald, is published here. Population 1000."
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POSTED ON FIND A GRAVE WEB SITE:
Birth: 1796
Death: Apr. 27, 1871
Inscription: Chauncey Tuttle An Early pioneer farmer
Beloit Wi -1837
We, his descendants and this community give honor to him, his family and all pioneer farmers who craved out the wilderness.
They plowed virgin soil, planted seed and harvested crops where none had grown before. However, in the midst of building a new life they also endured the pain, hardships and trials incident to pioneer life.
May we always remember their sacrifice.
Note: Chauncey Tuttle has three stones, the original one placed when he died, a replacement one that was put there when the first one fell and one placed by the city (and family) as A tribute to the farming community throughout the area.
Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery
Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Maintained by: Lauren Thomas
Originally Created by: The VanFleets
Record added: May 29, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 70557584
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1850 U.S. Census
Name: Chauncy Suttle [Chauncey Tuttle]
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Turtle, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 5500
Line Number: 33
Dwelling Number: 730
Family Number: 802
Household Members:
Name Age
Chauncy Suttle 52, m, b-NY
Amy Suttle 49, f, b-NY
Franklin Suttle 26, m, b-NY
George Suttle 23, m, b-NY
Lydia Suttle 18, f, b-Canada
William Suttle 18, m, b-NY
Permelia Suttle 16, f, b-NY
Julia Suttle 13, f, b-IL
Jane Suttle 9, f, b-WI
Stephen Washburn 17, m, b-NY
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