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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 10 results for Tuffs, William.
ID54578
Title of ArticleWar veterans tie county to independence
NotesCathcart, Robert and Revolutionary War
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of William Tuffs' grave marker
DateJuly 5, 2014
PageD1, D3
SubjectsTuffs, William, Proctor, John, Lear, Jacob, Cathcart, Robert

ID24901
Title of ArticleTwo Revolutionary War soldiers repaired graves to be rededicated.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateJune 7, 1991
PageB7
SubjectsTuffs, William

ID24900
Title of ArticleWilliam Tuffs: American patriot
SourceThe Paper (Elkhart)
LocationElkhart County History File
Picture CaptionTownship Room
DateJuly 1, 1986
History #26b
Page12, 14
SubjectsTuffs, William, Bonneyville Cemetery, Revolutionary War, Veterans

ID34701
Title of ArticleFamily Tours of Michiana
Notespamphlet by IUSB and National Bank & Trust of SB
SourceOther
LocationIndiana History File
Picture Captionphoto of Pioneer Museum
DateNovember 1, 1973
History #108a
Page11-14
SubjectsElkhart County, Pioneer Museum, Ambrose Bierce House, Tuffs, William

ID27604
Title of ArticleDescendant Recalls Heroic Deeds
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiss Hall At William Tuffs' Grave
DateJune 28, 1973
Page11
SubjectsTuffs, William, Revolutionary War, Veterans

ID81394
Title of ArticleSociety Told of Tuff's Memorial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDecember 11, 1972 (?)
SubjectsTuffs, William, William Tuffs Memorial Society, Indiana Historical Society, Bonneyville Cemetery

ID24898
Title of ArticleRevolutionary War Hero Rests in Elkhart County
SourceSouth Bend Tribune
LocationElkhart County History File
Picture CaptionPhoto of Bonneyville Cemetery, Tuffs marker, map of cemetery
History #26a
DateJun 25, 1972
Page12-13
SubjectsTuffs, William, Bonneyville Cemetery, Revolutionary War, Veterans

ID37407
Title of ArticleOur own Revolutionary War heroes
Notessee also Winey Book 3; page 115
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJuly 13, 1955
SubjectsProctor, John, Revolutionary War, Veterans, Tuffs, William

ID37244
Title of Article500 gather at grave of hero
SourceWiney Books
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateOctober 30, 1922
Page55; Book 2
SubjectsMoore, Clarence C., Revolutionary War, Tuffs, William, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)

ID37249
Title of ArticleDedication of Tuff Monument attracts many to Bonneyville Cemetery
SourceWiney Books
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateSeptember 25, 1922
Page62; Book 2
SubjectsMonuments, Bonneyville Cemetery, Tuffs, William, Revolutionary War