Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Emett H. Tufford, son William M., 8 South 42 West
 


Emmett Harrison Tufford, born 14 Jul 1835 in Porter, Niagara, New York, married 2 Oct 1861 in New York to Weltha Ellen Moss.

In 1850 Niagara, New York, Philip Tufford is 55, born in New Jersey, Harriet Tufford 51 Vermont, Bernard Tufford 26 New York, Edwin C. Tufford 21 New York, Sarah Tufford 22 New York, and "Harrison" Tufford 14, born in New York.

In 1850 Porter, Niagara County, New York, William J. Moss is 38, born in Canada, Roseanna E. Moss 35 New York, Ruben B. Moss 12 New York, Wealthy Moss 7, New York, Tanny E. Moss 8 New York, Eleanor Moss 5 New York, William H. Moss 3 New York, and Albert Moss 1 New York.

In 1870 Porter, Niagara County, E.H. Tufford is 37, farming, Welthy 27; Willie 5; George 3; Frank 2/12; Eliza Cook 15.

In 1880 Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, Harrison Tufford is 44, Weltha Tufford 36 Wife, William M. Tufford 14 Son, George B. Tufford 12 Son, Bartlett F. Tufford 10 Son, and Alferd Tufford 7 Son.

In 1885 Lincoln, Nebraska, "Ernest" H. Tufford is a carpenter, 43 , Wealthy E. Tufford 40, Wm. Tufford 19, a painter George B. Tufford 17, Bartlett F. Tufford 14, both farmers, and Fred Tufford 12, a cook.

William claimed a quarter in section 22, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in 1890. The same day Emett claimed another quarter in the same section. Both had originally made application on July 2, 1887.

Emmet Harrison Tufford , born 13 Jul 1835 Niagara County, New York, , died 16 Jan 1890 Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, , buried Burial Details Unknown FindAGrave # 25196585.

Emmet's niece Mary Tufford's husband John T. Banning also claimed land in the township.

A possible relative is Elnora Tufford, age 24, buried April 1, 1896 in Block 25, Lot 273, Riverside Cemetery, Denver.
WILLIAM

William M. Tufford Age 30 Marriage Date 30 Jan 1896 Marriage Place Greeley, Weld, Colorado, Spouse Winifred Wade.

February 7 Denver" The Press is pleased to announce the marriage Thursday last, at Greeley, of Mr. William M. Tufford to Miss Winiford Wade. After February 3) the happy couple will be "at home" at 2316 Dawson avenue."

December 1896 Denver

February 1898 Delta, Colorado " Frank Tufford, of Denver, was in the city Tuesday visiting his brother in law. J. B. Izor, and incidently attending to property interests here. "

April 1898 Delta County, Colorado "Mr. William Tufford arrived last week with a carload of emigrant moveables.."

November 1898 Delta County, Colorado " Wm. Tufford of Denver is over this week looking after his ranch interests on California mesa."

August 1898 Denver

In 1900 Denver, William is a painter and decorator, born October 1866 in New York, with Winifred January 1876 Illinois, "Salla" February 1897 and MFrances A. Sept 1899, both in Colorado.

October 1901 Winifred's mother sold her some Denver lots.


April 1903 Denver

William cash-claimed 160 acres in section 32, 2N 76W - Grand County, Colorado - in 1907.
He cash-claimed another 40 acres in that section in 1909.

August 1909 Granby, Colorado "Harry Tufford came in from Denver last week. He will spend his remaining vacation at the DeBerard ranch."

In 1910 Uintah County, Utah, William - no age or, born place - is foreman for the Moffat townsite company.

October 1917 Denver








In 1920 Salt Lake City, William M. Tufford is 54. a house decorator, Winifred Tufford 43 Wife, Wendell Tufford 14 Son, Raymond Tufford 12 Son, Evelen Tufford 7 Daughter, Nella P. Moore 23 Daughter, Albert E. Moore 30 Son-in-law, Winifred E. Moore 2 Granddaughter, and Edward V. Moore 0 Grandson.

In 1930 Colorado Springs, p William M. Tufford is a contracting carpenter, 64, Winifred Tufford 53 Wife, Raymond C. Tufford 22 Son, a contractor's helper, and Evelyn L. Tufford 17 Daughter.

William Moss Tufford , born 2 Oct 1865 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, , died 3 Aug 1944 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Valhalla Memorial Park North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Block J, Section 10329, Lot 4 FindAGrave # 25190394.

Winifred Wade Tufford , born 9 Jan 1876 Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois, , died 6 Dec 1957 Mar Vista, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Valhalla Memorial Park North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Section 10329, Lot 5, Block J FindAGrave # 26049706/


Alfred Herbert Tufford b.17 Sep 1872 Niagara, Niagara, New York,

On January 30, 1891 in Denver, married Elizabeth Nora Hamlin 1871-1896.
d.10 May 1958 Denver, Denver, Colorado,

LELLA

Lella Pearl Tufford Moore , born 17 Feb 1897 Denver, Colorado, , died 16 Apr 1995 American Fork, Utah County, Utah, , buried Washington City Cemetery Washington, Utah, FindAGrave # 52761.
"Our beloved mother and grandmother, Leila Pearl Moore, 98, passed away April 16, Easter Sunday, in the American Fork, Utah, hospital.
Born Feb. 17, 1897, in Denver, a daughter to William Moss and Winifred Wade Tufford. She her education and graduated from the schools in Denver. She took piano lessons when she was 18. She entertained and brought musical and spiritual happiness to everyone in her life.
She loved to play hymns and we'll always remember her singing song"

FRANCES

Frances Aileen Tufford Bench , born 23 Sep 1899 Delta, Delta County, Colorado, , died 6 Oct 1932 Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, , buried Murray City Cemetery Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, PLOT 09 070 2 FindAGrave # 127524.

WILLIAM

William Bristol Tufford , born 2 Oct 1900 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, , died 28 Dec 1988 Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, , buried Oakmont Memorial Park Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California, PLOT Garden of Peace FindAGrave # 25643617.

WENDELL

Wendell Freed Tufford , born 11 Jan 1905 Denver County, Colorado, , died 27 Feb 1962 California, , buried Tahoma Cemetery Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, PLOT CEM Section L, Block 121, Quarter SW, Lot 3, Row FindAGrave # 174019745.

RAYMOND

Raymond C. Tufford , born 2 Dec 1907 , died 4 Jan 1989 , buried Valhalla Memorial Park North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 38227410 .

EVELYN

Evelyn Louise Tufford and Hurbert Joseph Golden married in Cache County, Utan on August 21, 1931.

In 1940 Los Angeles, Hubert J. Golden is an aircraft inspector, 40, Evelyn L. Golden 37 Wife, Barbara J. Golden 17 Daughter, Susan G. Golden 1 Daughter, and Winifred W. Tufford 74 Mother-in-law .
Evelyn L. Tufford Golden , born 31 Aug 1912 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, , died 20 Jan 1988 Los Angeles County, California, , buried Valhalla Memorial Park North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 38226370.

Marriages: Hamlin, Lizzie E., to Tufford, Albert H. on 31 Jan 1891 in Denver.
Another Will Tufford:
June 1902 "Will Tufford, who back in the eighties was local editor of the Ouraj Muldoon, contributes a little Fourth of July skit to the Telluride Journal today. 'Little Muldoon' is now city editor of the Clinton, Iowa, Daily Age, but still has a soft spot for the San Juan."

July 1928 Montrose, Colorado "The Daily Press news editor had a delightful visit from Wil V. Tufford of Clinton, Iowa, Monday morning. Mr. Tufford was in western Colorado as early as 1879. Wil Tufford's baptismal name is William Vincent. A printer one time published the name as "Wil." W. V. adopted “Wil" and "Wil” he haa been ever since. Remember that.
He came to Saguache in 1879 where an uncle lived, entered his employ driving a freight team in his uncle's train on the Leadville road and into the Gunnison country, he hauling the first silver ore out of the Elk mountains to Alamosa. This was the nearest point on the railroad, a distance of 140 miles from the top of the range, down thru the Gunnison country over the Cochetopa range and down the San Luis valley, 65 miles to the end of the railroad. Giving his job to a friend from the east, he entered the employ of the old Barlow & Sanderson Stage company as bookkeeper at Saguache, leaving them to go with Co. F. First Colorado national guard at the time of the Meeker massacre and White River Ute uprising. In 1879, John C. Bell was commander of the Lake City company at that time. Tufford remained with the company three years. When not on duty he worked in the Chronicle office at Saguache. Soon he became first foreman of the Gunnison News, then manager of the Gunnison Democrat, which he helped to establish, leaving that to go to Ouray on the Solid Muldoon, the mining camp and humorous paper of frontier days. He was secretary of the company owning it. Here he acquired his western name of 'Little Muldoon.' He remained in charge of the Solid Muldoon until the winter of 1882, when he went back to Morrison, I11., on a visit and thence to the Adviser at Clinton, Iowa, to help over the holidays.
Presently he took charge of the Clinton Herald as foreman. He haa had several different positions since, later incorporating the Iowa Printing company, of which he has been president and general manager since.. He served Iowa Odd Fellows 13 years as an officer of the grand lodge and in 1904 and 1905 was grand master of Iowa.
Mr. Tufford can recall many interesting events in western Colorado, especially during his association with Dave Day on the Muldoon."

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