Miles L. Tuttle reminiscences, [ca. 1928].

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Miles L. Tuttle reminiscences, [ca. 1928].

Typed copies of two reminiscences: "Jefferson Valley Sixty Years Ago" (author unknown) and an untitled piece by Miles L. Tuttle are in this collection. Topics include crossing the Jefferson River on a ferry boat; the first schools and teachers; first religious services, churches and preachers; first cemetery near Fish Creek and the stories of two deaths; the first store at Parsons Bridge and other businesses; the first post office; the first railroad; and the primary occupations of the settlers.

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Tuttle, Miles L., -1931

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Dave Tuttle brought the youngest five of his 12 children to the Jefferson Valley in 1866 and settled on Fish Creek near Whitehall, Montana. Sherman Ferson Tuttle, who was 15 and Miles L. Tuttle, his younger brother were two of those children. Sherman later moved to Boulder, Montana and was a prominent businessman and rancher. Miles was also a cattleman and rancher in Jefferson County. From the guide to the Miles L. Tuttle Reminiscences, circa 1928, (Montana State University-Bozeman L...