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Fred James “Capt” Tuttle

Birth	:	14 Mar 1893 Douglas County, Washington, USA
Death	:	26 Mar 1965 Monroe, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.5697500, -62.6426667
Plot	:	South Fraternal Row13 BLK14 L1A
Description	:	m: Henrietta Haight 12 Jun 1912 in Chelan Co, WA m: Elsa Ray (Riggs) Dahlke 2 Jun 1956 in Douglas Co, WA m: Sarah (Adams) Wyles 22 Mar 1958 in Chelan Co, WA A pioneer boat man of North Central Wa., Fred J. Tuttle, 72, died Friday in Monroe. He was born in Douglas Co., March 14, 1893. Familiarly know as "Cap.: he was well known as a pioneer work boar man of the Inland Empire. He started on the Columbia River at the age of 13, as deckhand on the old stern wheelers. Eventually he settled in the site that is now... Read More	m: Henrietta Haight 12 Jun 1912 in Chelan Co, WA m: Elsa Ray (Riggs) Dahlke 2 Jun 1956 in Douglas Co, WA m: Sarah (Adams) Wyles 22 Mar 1958 in Chelan Co, WA A pioneer boat man of North Central Wa., Fred J. Tuttle, 72, died Friday in Monroe. He was born in Douglas Co., March 14, 1893. Familiarly know as "Cap.: he was well known as a pioneer work boar man of the Inland Empire. He started on the Columbia River at the age of 13, as deckhand on the old stern wheelers. Eventually he settled in the site that is now Chelan. There, in 1913, he and his father and brothers began a boating business. They built and operated nearly al the work boats in the area, including the ferry "Chief, the tug, "Vagabond" as well as the "Panama" and the "Comet." Capt. Tuttle made Pacific Northwest maritime history in October, 1937 when he piloted his 50-foot passenger boat "Princess" through the spillway of the Grand Coulee Dam and into Coulee Lake where he secured the first franchise to operate a passenger carrier. In 1940, Capt. Tuttle operated the well-known "Miss Coulee" a larger passenger boat, on the lake. He received high commendation from the United States Department of the Interior for his building and operation of work boats used in the construction of Grand Coulee Dam where he was employed as superintendent in charge of all floating equipment. After testing ships for the United States government during World War II, he returned to work boat operation during the construction of Bonneville, Rocky Reach and Rock Island dams. After retirement in 1961, he moved to Monroe. He is survived by his widow, Sarah; one daughter, Mrs. Celestine Mullen, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Brockman, Seattle; and Mrs. Nina Fuller, Beiden, Calif.; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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Where is Fred James “Capt” Tuttle's memorial?
Fred James “Capt” Tuttle's memorial is located at: Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada.
When did Fred James “Capt” Tuttle death?
Fred James “Capt” Tuttle death on 26 Mar 1965 in Monroe, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Fred James “Capt” Tuttle's memorial?
Latitude: 45.5697500
Longitude: -62.6426667

Family Members:

Parent

Baly Jasper Tuttle

(1855 - 1922)

Juliza “Julia” Paslay Tuttle

(1866 - 1948)

Spouse

Henrietta Leona Haight Tuttle

(1893 - 1955)

Elsa Ray Riggs Dahlke

(1892 - 1987)

Sarah Orla “Babe” Adams Butts

(1906 - 1990)

Siblings

Gaines Morgan Tuttle

(1884 - 1955)

Chester Allen Tuttle

(1889 - 1955)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brookside Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5697500, -62.6426667

2. Priestville Cemetery
Priestville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5710100, -62.6296000

3. Pioneer Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5795200, -62.6504400

4. Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Stellarton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5764122, -62.6561432

5. Duff Cemetery
Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5790700, -62.6549000

6. Christ Church Cemetery
Stellarton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5624940, -62.6613540

7. Lorne Street Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5863650, -62.6335090

8. Holy Cross Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5912490, -62.6411460

9. Riverside Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5985560, -62.6408330

10. Castle Hill Cemetery
McLellans Brook, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5494600, -62.6042800

11. Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
Trenton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6045500, -62.6291000

12. Agidas Achim Jewish Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6031900, -62.6205500

13. Horne Cemetery
New Glasgow, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6075900, -62.6025100

14. Holy Name Catholic Cemetery
Westville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5654200, -62.7114100

15. Churchville Cemetery
Churchville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5194444, -62.6451111

16. Churchville Pioneer Cemetery
Churchville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5189800, -62.6459700

17. Saint Philip’s Cemetery
Westville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5586400, -62.7159400

18. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic
Trenton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6256640, -62.6375130

19. Mount William Cemetery
Pictou, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5925800, -62.7179600

20. Abercrombie Cemetery
Abercrombie, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6229820, -62.6764280

21. Hillside Cemetery
Trenton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6295500, -62.6407200

22. Riverton Cemetery
Riverton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5148690, -62.6811860

23. Thorburn Cemetery
Thorburn, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5668100, -62.5548000

24. Highfield-Johnny Whiskey Cemetery
Westville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5392100, -62.7196600