Thaddeus Tuttle
Thaddeus Tuttle, deceased, a pioneer of Green Township, was born in Virginia November 8, 1790. He moved to Ohio in 1811, and located in Clarke County, where he married Miss Mary Ellsworth; who was born in Virginia September 3, 1792, and came to Clarke County, Ohio, with her parents. In 1818 Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle came to Shelby County, and settled in Green Township, where they made improvements, and lived many years. Mr. Tuttle died August 1, 1852. His companion survived him until October, 1852. They reared a family of nine children, viz., Thomas, Charity, Dorcas, Polly, J. B., John E., Phebe C., David S., and Sylvanus. Only four of the number are now living, Thomas, Polly, David, and Dorcas. Mr. Tuttle was a soldier of the war of 1812. He filled the office of treasurer of Green Township about five years.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883