Despite the date on the headstone, Lewis Tutt was most likely born about 1844 in Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas. His father was Hansford "Hamp" Tutt and his mother was a slave, who may have been named Millie.
He was not formally educated, but soon became proficient in agricultural pursuits and had charge of the Tutt farm in Yellville. His father died in 1850 and when the Civil War broke out Lewis would not leave the old mistress, Nancy Tutt (Hamp's 2nd wife), but remained on the farm. Lewis took no active part in the war and surrendered to General C.B. Holland, who took possession of that section. After General Holland abandoned the fort at Yellville, Lewis drove his mistress to Springfield, Missouri where she remained until cessation of hostilities and then returned to her old home. Lewis lived in Springfield for the remainder of his life.
He worked for Granes & Hornbeck, merchants, and for W.C. Hornbeck for about ten years, then served on the Springfield police force for one year. Later he was in the grocery business for himself, and although he had no means he had good credit and was successful. He continued in the business until 1890, after which he invested his money in real estate and owned houses and lots and a store on Boonville Street. He also owned and lived in a very nice house on Boonville Street.
On 17 August 1865, Lewis married Emma McCullah (or McCullough) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. They had only one child, David F Tutt (16 Oct 1866 - 11 Aug 1890), who died at age 23 never having married and leaving no children.
Both Lewis and Emma were members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and were liberal contributors to the building of that church. They assisted in the building of all the African-American churches in Springfield from about 1866 to 1893. Lewis was one of the trustees of his church.
Both Lewis and Emma were honorable people and highly esteemed citizens of Springfield. In politics Lewis was a staunch Republican. He was a man of intelligence and had served several times on the grand jury. He was one of the organizers of the Eureka Lodge of Masons, No. 39, and had been master of the lodge for two terms, treasurer several terms, and district deputy.
Lewis earned his property by industry, perseverance and thrift; his faithful wife was of great assistance to him in his efforts to prosper. Lewis and Emma were public-spirited people, they contributed toward the building of the Perkins Grand Opera House and the Gulf Shops. They also contributed $125 toward building the Springfield, Sedalia, Marshall & Northern Railroad.
One of Lewis' brothers was Davis K Tutt who was killed in a shootout with Wild Bill Hickok. Following his death, Davis was buried without ceremony in the old Springfield cemetery on the outskirts of town. Lewis had purchased several plots in the Maple Park Cemetery and in March 1883, eighteen years after Davis's death, Lewis had his brother reburied with dignity in the plot next to his own.
Lewis is buried in the Maple Park Cemetery alongside his wife, Emma, and their son, David F.
Information for this bio came from:
1. Goodspeed Brothers, History of Greene County, Missouri (Chicago, 1893), pgs 289-290. {accessed via http://thelibrary.org/lochist/history/pictorial/tutt.html on 26 Oct 2014}
2. Family tree of Paulene Coen, with input regarding the Tutt's from my aunt, Bettye Joyce Wiggins Drake.
He was not formally educated, but soon became proficient in agricultural pursuits and had charge of the Tutt farm in Yellville. His father died in 1850 and when the Civil War broke out Lewis would not leave the old mistress, Nancy Tutt (Hamp's 2nd wife), but remained on the farm. Lewis took no active part in the war and surrendered to General C.B. Holland, who took possession of that section. After General Holland abandoned the fort at Yellville, Lewis drove his mistress to Springfield, Missouri where she remained until cessation of hostilities and then returned to her old home. Lewis lived in Springfield for the remainder of his life.
He worked for Granes & Hornbeck, merchants, and for W.C. Hornbeck for about ten years, then served on the Springfield police force for one year. Later he was in the grocery business for himself, and although he had no means he had good credit and was successful. He continued in the business until 1890, after which he invested his money in real estate and owned houses and lots and a store on Boonville Street. He also owned and lived in a very nice house on Boonville Street.
On 17 August 1865, Lewis married Emma McCullah (or McCullough) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. They had only one child, David F Tutt (16 Oct 1866 - 11 Aug 1890), who died at age 23 never having married and leaving no children.
Both Lewis and Emma were members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and were liberal contributors to the building of that church. They assisted in the building of all the African-American churches in Springfield from about 1866 to 1893. Lewis was one of the trustees of his church.
Both Lewis and Emma were honorable people and highly esteemed citizens of Springfield. In politics Lewis was a staunch Republican. He was a man of intelligence and had served several times on the grand jury. He was one of the organizers of the Eureka Lodge of Masons, No. 39, and had been master of the lodge for two terms, treasurer several terms, and district deputy.
Lewis earned his property by industry, perseverance and thrift; his faithful wife was of great assistance to him in his efforts to prosper. Lewis and Emma were public-spirited people, they contributed toward the building of the Perkins Grand Opera House and the Gulf Shops. They also contributed $125 toward building the Springfield, Sedalia, Marshall & Northern Railroad.
One of Lewis' brothers was Davis K Tutt who was killed in a shootout with Wild Bill Hickok. Following his death, Davis was buried without ceremony in the old Springfield cemetery on the outskirts of town. Lewis had purchased several plots in the Maple Park Cemetery and in March 1883, eighteen years after Davis's death, Lewis had his brother reburied with dignity in the plot next to his own.
Lewis is buried in the Maple Park Cemetery alongside his wife, Emma, and their son, David F.
Information for this bio came from:
1. Goodspeed Brothers, History of Greene County, Missouri (Chicago, 1893), pgs 289-290. {accessed via http://thelibrary.org/lochist/history/pictorial/tutt.html on 26 Oct 2014}
2. Family tree of Paulene Coen, with input regarding the Tutt's from my aunt, Bettye Joyce Wiggins Drake.
Despite the date on the headstone, Lewis Tutt was most likely born about 1844 in Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas. His father was Hansford "Hamp" Tutt and his mother was a slave, who may have been named Millie.
He was not formally educated, but soon became proficient in agricultural pursuits and had charge of the Tutt farm in Yellville. His father died in 1850 and when the Civil War broke out Lewis would not leave the old mistress, Nancy Tutt (Hamp's 2nd wife), but remained on the farm. Lewis took no active part in the war and surrendered to General C.B. Holland, who took possession of that section. After General Holland abandoned the fort at Yellville, Lewis drove his mistress to Springfield, Missouri where she remained until cessation of hostilities and then returned to her old home. Lewis lived in Springfield for the remainder of his life.
He worked for Granes & Hornbeck, merchants, and for W.C. Hornbeck for about ten years, then served on the Springfield police force for one year. Later he was in the grocery business for himself, and although he had no means he had good credit and was successful. He continued in the business until 1890, after which he invested his money in real estate and owned houses and lots and a store on Boonville Street. He also owned and lived in a very nice house on Boonville Street.
On 17 August 1865, Lewis married Emma McCullah (or McCullough) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. They had only one child, David F Tutt (16 Oct 1866 - 11 Aug 1890), who died at age 23 never having married and leaving no children.
Both Lewis and Emma were members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and were liberal contributors to the building of that church. They assisted in the building of all the African-American churches in Springfield from about 1866 to 1893. Lewis was one of the trustees of his church.
Both Lewis and Emma were honorable people and highly esteemed citizens of Springfield. In politics Lewis was a staunch Republican. He was a man of intelligence and had served several times on the grand jury. He was one of the organizers of the Eureka Lodge of Masons, No. 39, and had been master of the lodge for two terms, treasurer several terms, and district deputy.
Lewis earned his property by industry, perseverance and thrift; his faithful wife was of great assistance to him in his efforts to prosper. Lewis and Emma were public-spirited people, they contributed toward the building of the Perkins Grand Opera House and the Gulf Shops. They also contributed $125 toward building the Springfield, Sedalia, Marshall & Northern Railroad.
One of Lewis' brothers was Davis K Tutt who was killed in a shootout with Wild Bill Hickok. Following his death, Davis was buried without ceremony in the old Springfield cemetery on the outskirts of town. Lewis had purchased several plots in the Maple Park Cemetery and in March 1883, eighteen years after Davis's death, Lewis had his brother reburied with dignity in the plot next to his own.
Lewis is buried in the Maple Park Cemetery alongside his wife, Emma, and their son, David F.
Information for this bio came from:
1. Goodspeed Brothers, History of Greene County, Missouri (Chicago, 1893), pgs 289-290. {accessed via http://thelibrary.org/lochist/history/pictorial/tutt.html on 26 Oct 2014}
2. Family tree of Paulene Coen, with input regarding the Tutt's from my aunt, Bettye Joyce Wiggins Drake.
He was not formally educated, but soon became proficient in agricultural pursuits and had charge of the Tutt farm in Yellville. His father died in 1850 and when the Civil War broke out Lewis would not leave the old mistress, Nancy Tutt (Hamp's 2nd wife), but remained on the farm. Lewis took no active part in the war and surrendered to General C.B. Holland, who took possession of that section. After General Holland abandoned the fort at Yellville, Lewis drove his mistress to Springfield, Missouri where she remained until cessation of hostilities and then returned to her old home. Lewis lived in Springfield for the remainder of his life.
He worked for Granes & Hornbeck, merchants, and for W.C. Hornbeck for about ten years, then served on the Springfield police force for one year. Later he was in the grocery business for himself, and although he had no means he had good credit and was successful. He continued in the business until 1890, after which he invested his money in real estate and owned houses and lots and a store on Boonville Street. He also owned and lived in a very nice house on Boonville Street.
On 17 August 1865, Lewis married Emma McCullah (or McCullough) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. They had only one child, David F Tutt (16 Oct 1866 - 11 Aug 1890), who died at age 23 never having married and leaving no children.
Both Lewis and Emma were members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and were liberal contributors to the building of that church. They assisted in the building of all the African-American churches in Springfield from about 1866 to 1893. Lewis was one of the trustees of his church.
Both Lewis and Emma were honorable people and highly esteemed citizens of Springfield. In politics Lewis was a staunch Republican. He was a man of intelligence and had served several times on the grand jury. He was one of the organizers of the Eureka Lodge of Masons, No. 39, and had been master of the lodge for two terms, treasurer several terms, and district deputy.
Lewis earned his property by industry, perseverance and thrift; his faithful wife was of great assistance to him in his efforts to prosper. Lewis and Emma were public-spirited people, they contributed toward the building of the Perkins Grand Opera House and the Gulf Shops. They also contributed $125 toward building the Springfield, Sedalia, Marshall & Northern Railroad.
One of Lewis' brothers was Davis K Tutt who was killed in a shootout with Wild Bill Hickok. Following his death, Davis was buried without ceremony in the old Springfield cemetery on the outskirts of town. Lewis had purchased several plots in the Maple Park Cemetery and in March 1883, eighteen years after Davis's death, Lewis had his brother reburied with dignity in the plot next to his own.
Lewis is buried in the Maple Park Cemetery alongside his wife, Emma, and their son, David F.
Information for this bio came from:
1. Goodspeed Brothers, History of Greene County, Missouri (Chicago, 1893), pgs 289-290. {accessed via http://thelibrary.org/lochist/history/pictorial/tutt.html on 26 Oct 2014}
2. Family tree of Paulene Coen, with input regarding the Tutt's from my aunt, Bettye Joyce Wiggins Drake.
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