Tuff - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: My name is Kylie Tuff

pjtuff1 — 2012-04-11 22:52:58Z

Hi Kylie,

My name is Peter Tuff and I live in Carmel, CA. I have a book of the Tuff lineage going back to James Airth in Scotland. I'll try to share this with you soon. You can reach me at pjtuff@yahoo.com.

Cheers,

Peter

PS I went to college at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma with Ron Tuff, although I didn't know him well.

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

AlexTuff — 2011-12-14 10:49:05Z

cath, thanks for your messgae and good luck

Alex

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

AlexTuff — 2011-12-14 10:47:12Z

cath, thanks for your messgae and good luck

Alex

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

cathtuff45 — 2011-12-13 22:50:45Z

Hi Alex sorry I cant help you but I will keep a note of the dates & name of the people you have sent me
John & I did come from Edinburgh but we moved to the Midlands 42 years ago I do have some one in Scotland who does research for me or I try Scottish People but with that web site you must have the dates as close as posable.
Happy hunting then Alex hope you find what you are looking for
Cheers Cath

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

AlexTuff — 2011-12-13 15:18:44Z

Hi Cath,

From your info i believe the Edinburgh Tuff's you are familiar with are not my direct family but almost certainly related. The Tuff's on my side are no longer here so it is difficult to get more than that unless i do separate research but from what i do have, i know that some of them were "Coopers" in the brewery and also that there are living relatives so good luck with that.

I'm going to try to conclude my research on my mother's side and i am only on a trial with this website so not sure how long we will be able to communicate but thanks for the info and good luck with you research

If i can be off further help just let me know

rgds
Alex

Alex

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

cathtuff45 — 2011-12-10 20:16:05Z

Hi Alex some Johns ( my husband) father was a cooper he was Alexander Tuff he worked in William Younger in Hollyrood Road , his father, (Johns Grandad) Alexander Tuff was a cooper as well he had lived in South Leith Church he moved to Abbeyhill when he got married to Elizabeth Drummond he worked in Youngers as well , Johns Great Granfather was Alexander Tuff lived with a lady called Janet McHarrie they did not get married untill they were bothin thier 40s or 50s thier two sons Alexander & John were both illegitimate this Alexander had a brother John Tuff he lived in Leith he lived with a lady called Ann Anderson they never married thier children , Alexander ,Agnes Peter & Jessie Ann were Illegitimate maybe that was how there was a fall out, my Father in Law wanted John to be a cooper he started when he left School but he smeaked out & run away & Joined the army Hope you can make head & tale of it just ask .
John was born in the Canongate but moved to Craigmiller when he was 6 he was born in 1932 Cheers Cath

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

AlexTuff — 2011-12-06 09:13:05Z

Cath - thanks for replying and the info...sounds as though you have done a great deal of research. I am researching my mothers side currently so know more about that, so apologies in advance for limited info.

However, Tuff is my father's side which i haven't researched too much yet, but here is limited info i know -

There are at least 2 branches of the Tuff's living in and around Edinburgh whom are related. The family isn't too close knit so i don't know much other than my own directs.

Alexander Tuff was my father (12 3 1936 - 2010)baker.

My Mother was Elspeth Tuff MS Ellis ( 28 02 1932 - 10 06 2007).

Children are David (b1962 - present), Anne (b1963- present) and myself (b1964).

Grandparents were Alexander Tuff (11 10 1912 - 23 01 1986) lorry driver and Christina Tuff MS Ireland (02 10 1911 - 14 12 1976)

Great grandparents on grandfathers side were John Tuff (Cooper) and Jessie Mathers Tuff MS Campbell whom married in Leith, Edin on 20 01 1911

Great grandmother on grandmothers side (father not named on birth certificate) was Christina Forgan Dewar Ireland (afterwards Notman)

Sorry i don't know more at the moment but hope this helps

Rgds

Alex Tuff

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

cathtuff45 — 2011-12-05 18:42:16Z

I have traced the Tuff to 1792 when John Tough& wife Isabella Mill??at the baptist of Alexander Tough & this was at South Leith Church, Alexander Tough (diffrent spelling)but same person he married in 1825 at South Leith Church ,to Mary Gribinstone she was born 1791 Father John Gribinstone Mother Betty FlemingFrom Kettel parish Fife, I have followed this line. They moved to Leith were Alexander & John Tuff was born in 1843 , the census tells us in 1851 That Mary was a widow , so if this is part of your history maybe you can help me Thank you

Re: Tuff Surname: Edinburgh

AlexTuff — 2011-12-04 12:03:41Z

Hi, Just wanted to reply to Cath Tuff ...

Cath, you asked some time ago (sorry it's a while ago (June 2008) so don't know if you'll get this message , but ..I've just joined as i am researching my mother's side ) if there were any of the Tuff's from Edinburgh still around - there are.

If you want to know more pls reply to this post and i can provide some details

Alex Tuff

TUFF Michael S - Vietnam Wall section 10W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-25 01:51:37Z

TUFF Michael S - Vietnam Wall section 10W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,674 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Tuff/Tufft from Maryland

darwent981 — 2010-07-14 19:21:03Z

I have been searching for some time for my fathers side of the faily. He was Leroy Elbert Tufftjr.,his father was Leroy Elbert Tufft Sr. His father was William Tufft from Maryland also His fathere\ was James harvey Tuff b 1823,'t find anything out about where he came from or who is parents were. Anyone out there who can direct me pleas who married Mary Emily Roe bothe from Maryland,, the Eastern shore.I can't find out any more about him. If you know anything please post here or on my ancestry account Thankyou margaret

Re: Tuff's

hensonzirbel — 2009-10-01 12:41:15Z

I'm looking for information on a Walford Tuff born 1856 England. Married to Annie Hawker then Eva Trow. I'm looking for Walford around 1891 he, Annie and their daughter Alice seem to vanish then restart in 1901. Any help would be appreciated.

joseph tuff brn. 1730-31

joetuff — 2009-06-29 18:02:14Z

am seeking info on joseph tuff married elizabeth snook brn
nov.5, 1734. on feb.25,1759 symondsbury, any help app.
joe tuff

Re: My name is Kylie Tuff

RoxanaTuff — 2009-05-14 18:18:15Z

I've been trying to get info about my Dad's (Tuff) side of the family for a while. I have just started to upload info about his lineage. Maybe it would be interesting to note that before 1850, 80% of Tuff's came from Kent. You are welcome to look at my family tree posted on this site although it's not fleshed out much. I still have to insert dates, places, etc.
My Great Grandfather, Lorenzo Parsons Tuff, came over from England to New Brunswick where a lot of my relatives still live. Grandpa Tuff came from Canada as well.

Re: My name is Kylie Tuff

BTuffMoors — 2009-05-14 01:33:53Z

Do you have any information you could post? I am another Tuff living in Canada, and I am a bit stuck exactly where my ancestors came over from Scotland. The farthest back I know if John Tough, born in 1815 in Scotland, though I'm not sure where. He was married to Christina Ann Roberston (born about 1816, also in Scotland) They had eight children, all of whom were born in Ontario Canada.

Re: alexander tough

kchb132 — 2008-12-14 13:28:32Z

hey not sure this is the right place to put this message but, I have been having alot of problems with the Tough side of my family John Tough born in 1866 mother Isabella Smith born 1833 Deskford, Scotland his father John Tough born 1830 in Botriphnie, Scotland his father Alexander Tough born in Gartly, Scotland about 1802 married a Helen Stuart they lived in Starhead 1841, 1851, 1861 on one cencus Alexander is Touch need to share wih others of this line I lost John Tough 1866 one I think he may have gone to England then Canada before the US but, not sure he just didn't die in Scotland is all I have found from Scotspeople, there is a John Tough b about 1865 left liverpool for canada destination Portland any connection greatly appreciated k.chb@hotmail.com thanks K

Re: Tuff

joetuff — 2008-08-10 12:45:31Z

cath.
i can help tou with the origin of the tuff name,i have traced it thru england, scotland,normandy to norway.there are arguments as to the original spelling of the name, but
even into this century,the majority of names listed as immigrants from norway are tuffs.as far as john is concerned i am having my own problems with joseph, whom i have traced back to his marriage in dorset,symondsbury in 1759. i have checked all records in england, and cant come up with a joseph brn abt. 1730.i believe the clan originally were given title to lands in scotland,then fell out of favor and fled to england.

joe tuff
U.S.A.

Tuff

cathtuff45 — 2008-06-28 00:03:10Z

My husband is John Tuff the Tuffs that we are related to all came from Canongate or abbyhill aria of Edinburgh some from Lieth I would be interested if any one knows any thing off them Johns father was Alexander Tuff as was his Grandfather they were coopers in the brewrey or wiskey bonds w2e dont know if there is any family left I have also been told the Tuff were vikings , hope to hear from some one cheers Catherine Tuff

Tuff, Elizabeth "Bet" (OBIT PA 2-14-2008)

obituary33b — 2008-03-25 20:23:31Z

source: The Hanover, PA - Evening Sun 2-14-2008
Deceased: Tuff, Elizabeth "Bet" (OBIT PA 2-14-2008)
daughter of William and Annie and Gamble
Age of Deceased: 73
Death date: 2-13-2008
Last Address: Gettysburg, PA
Date of Birth: 3-11-1934
Place of Birth: Adel, GA

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to: Bob
obituary@crosskeysvillage.net

Re: J Charles Tuff born 1865 Canada

joetuff — 2007-08-20 17:01:26Z

dot,
i have recieved new info on the birth of john charles,
please reply

Re: One more thing .....

ancestralfamilytrees — 2006-09-24 02:35:06Z

Kylie,

By any chance -- is your grandfather, William Forrest TUFF the son of Henry Airth TUFF & Marion Smith FORREST?

If so, we are distantly related and I would love to share info. Please get in touch with me as I have loads of info on your GR grandfather's family history.

Cliff Tuff, Kenosha, WI

@@LJJJPWM@aol.com — 2006-08-23 02:05:23Z

Hi,
I'm searching for anyone related to Clifford Tuff who lived in Kenosha, WI and died there in 1968. If you are related to this man or his children Becky and Charles Tuff, please contact me, as I have some papers for them. Cliff was my Step-Father. Thanks, Jean

Leon George Tuff

2005-09-06 14:17:31Z

I am looking for information on my Grandfather, Leon George Tuff. birth-May 15, 1898, death Sept. 1985. He married Alice Lennon. birth-February 7 1899, death 1953. Alice is the daughter of Patrick Lennon and Anna Coyne. Leon had a sister Emily. We found out after his death that he was adopted. Any information would be great!

TUFF: NY

2005-07-26 11:28:13Z

I have been looking for information about my Tuff family. In the Farm Journal Illustrated Rural Directory of Onondoga County, NY 1917 it lists a Susia( I suspect an error in copying). She is listed with Herbert Tuff and Leon Tuff. Leon is my grandfather born in 1898 and died in 1985. I was wondering if you came across any information about either of them? I don't know how Susie is related to either of them. The Farm Journal has her listed as the housekeeper.

Any information would be wonderful!
Thanks,
Julia

Re: TUFF

kricket42 — 2005-07-26 11:24:24Z

1900 census she is listed as a boarder living with Herbert, Alice and George H. S. Tuff.
1910 census she is listed as adopted daughter living with Herbert, George and Leon.

Leon George Tuff

2005-04-01 19:04:58Z

I am looking for information on my grandfather Leon Tuff. He was born on May 15, 1898. He had a sister Emily. Both have died. Leon died in Sept. 1985 in Syracuse, NY. He married Alice Lennon, who was born on February 7, 1899 and died in 1953. They had five children, Francis born January 13, 1919, James and John were born February 12, 1920, Alice born September 19, 1930 and died in 1968 and my mom Florence born May 20, 1937.
Just recently we found out he was adopted. If anyone has information about him I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!

Re: Tuff Family - Essex, England to Ontario, Canada 1847>present

2005-03-18 19:41:39Z

My grandfather was John Alexander Tuff of Aylmer. He ran the Esso Station on Talbot Street until the late 60's. He married Mabel Rossell. His son, my dad, Donald Homer Tuff moved to St Thomas and married Ila Mae Wilton. I reside in St Thomas with my wife Cindy (Bardawill) and my three children--Dylan Tyler, Jaime Rae and Carly Taylor. My oldest sister Carol Ann Thayer also resides in St Thomas. My brother John Richard Tuff lives in London England in the High Gate area. My youngest sister, Mary Jane Kordahi lives in Torrence California. If I can provide any more info, please contact me.

One more thing.....

kylietuff — 2005-03-01 00:46:13Z

My grandfather William Forest Tuff is from Ontario, Cananda.

Kylie Tuff
kylietuff@comcast.net

My name is Kylie Tuff

kylietuff — 2005-03-01 00:44:40Z

My name is Kylie Tuff. I live in Washinton state. I am also doing a search of our roots. I havbe a family tree boook provided by the Mormon church, but there are details missing. Let's trade info. You can contact me at: kylietuff@comcast.net. I know that my earliest roots began in Scottland near Stirlingshire, and that I am also realted to Sir Robert Bruce of Clackman (an ancestor of the present Earl of Elgin). Any info you might want to share/trade would be greatly appreciated!
Kylie Tuff

evelyn tuff

2005-02-07 15:33:59Z

am attempting to locate info on evelyn tuff,migrated from newfoundland in 1926,aboard the slyvia, supposedly married a morgan,then having 4 children.

tuff geneology

joetuff — 2005-01-22 17:00:44Z

at about 1790 william and george tuff left dorset for newfoundland they were out of whitchurch dorset any info would be appreciated as i am putting a family tree together

TUFF family roots

josephtuff66 — 2005-01-22 16:42:16Z

i have traced my family back to joseph tuff born app.1817
pinchards island newfoundland i know my family left dorset
in the mid 1700s but can find no info beyond joseph any
assistance wquld be app.

joe tuff

Re: Tuff Family - Essex, England to Ontario, Canada 1847>present

PMAS10 — 2004-09-20 20:27:46Z

My daughter Nicola Jane Tuff is researching the Tuff family. Henry born 1820 - siblings William 1809, John 1811, James 1813, Arthur 1822 and Frederick 1838. Her grandfather's family all lived in Stratford. They were railway men. Nicola believes her line of the Tuff family originally came from Peterborough/Lincolnshire. Any connection?

Obit.: Mrs. Viola Tuff

2003-12-01 19:14:52Z

Source: The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH), Thursday, Dec. 22, 1966, page 23B

Mrs. Viola Tuff, 317 Barthman Av. Survived by husband, Mr. James Tuff, Sr.; sisters, Mrs. Magnolia Goodwin, Miss Eula Burt; brother, Mr. r. T. Burt; stepsons, Mr. Eugene Tuff, Mr. James Tuff, Jr.; a number of other relatives also survive. Funeral service Friday 1:30 p.m. from the Whittaker Chapel, Rev. Walter Hairston officiating. Friends may call at the chapel after 4 p.m. Thursday. Family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.

Re Thomas TUFF b 1841 Kennington nr Wye England

keithgoode149 — 2003-11-30 17:27:55Z

My great grandfather Thomas Tuff was born in a village called Kennington , between Wye and Ashford Kent on 9 April 1841.
His parents were Thomas Tuff and Charlotte Mead.
Has anyone any information about the family or does he appear in your Family Tree ?.

Julia Goode

Tuff Family - Essex, England to Ontario, Canada 1847>present

carolvanharn — 2003-09-17 11:18:01Z

I've just completed some research on these Elgin County, Ontario pioneers and would be happy to share.

Samuel Tuff bn 1847 in Stratford, Essex, England and died in Aylmer, Malahide Township, Elgin County, Ontario in 1928. He married first Annie Kate Underwood 1848-1899, and second Rebecca Carter bn 1856.
Sometime after 1901 Samuel Tuff, his son John Henry and his wife Florence Emily Ellen and their son, John Alexander emigrated to Aylmer.

Samuel and Annie Kate possibly had children, all born in West Ham, Stratford, Essex, England:
Samuel 1871
John Henry bn 1872 (buried in Aylmer, Ontario)
Constance bn 1873 (buried in Aylmer, Ontario)
Sidney bn 1876

Samuel bn 1847 in Stratford, Essex may have been the son of Henry Tuff and Susan Dalby and may have had siblings:

Sarah bn 1845 Stratford
Edward bn 1846 Stratford
Henry b 1853 Stratford
Frederick John bn 1858 Stratford
Frank bn 1861 Stratford
Charles John bn 1862 Stratford

If you can help to further the search of connect to the family, I would love to here from you.

Best Wishes
Carol
Ontario, Canada

Re: Charlotte Tuff (Kent Chilham)

2003-04-19 13:04:09Z

Hi Lee,
Thanks for the message. The 1851 census of Chilham states that Charlotte aged 30 was born at Godmersham. Not only is James listed as her father on both marriage cetificates, but he was also the informant of the death of John Roalfe in 1854, only an x, the mark of James Tuff, present at the death.I have photocopies of both marriages. Will have a look at your family tree. Many thanks.
Heather

Re: Charlotte Tuff (Kent Chilham)

jacobs8 — 2003-04-18 09:29:24Z

Hi

Your Charlotte is probably the daughter of James & Ann Tuff. I can't 100% prove that, I'll have to look at the parish records. The Ellen Tuff you mention is a daughter of James and Ann as well

I've put most of the Tuff family up on this website. I've traced it back to Thomas Tuff who was born in the late 1600's

Regards

Lee Jacobs

Re: Elizabeth Tuff, b. 1846, Wye (SE Eng)

jacobs8 — 2003-03-23 23:54:57Z

Hi Ian

My 3rd great grandmother, Sarah Ann Tuff, was born in Wye in 1837. Her parents were George (1819)& Charlotte(1818). She also had a brother, Elias(1840). She later married John Jull Frier, (who was born at Hernhill) and they lived at Dunkirk.
It is possible that Elizabeth is Sarah's sister as there is only two families of Tuff in wye at 1841, the other being a 80 year old with a 45 year old son. What do you think?

Re: James Tuff

gibbonsfarm — 2002-12-28 18:50:42Z

could you please send me your info on tuff/vickings.My wife Susan Tuff G.G.Father john or Henry had a farm at Shawn ? in Kent he had a son called John who married Margret Mcavoy they had three boys John or Jack , Harry and Fred
the girls were Margaret, Kathleen, Winnie and Hilda.
If any of this ties in with your research please can you get in touch,
many thanks John McKelvey

Re: J Charles Tuff born 1865 Canada

dunwin1 — 2002-12-24 00:53:50Z

Found him. John Charles was born July 1865 Newfoundland, Mother and Father from Newfoundland. J. Charles married Bessie Francis 1895 in Lowell MA.

Re: catherine

Melanie_Tuff — 2002-12-21 16:06:40Z

I know a Wayne Tuff who is 47. He has lived in Florida and Georgia and Texas.

Charlotte Tuff (Kent Chilham)

@@mcave44176@aol.com — 2002-12-15 16:22:55Z

Charlotte Tuff was the daughter of James Tuff. She was born a1821. She married John Roalfe at Chilham 1841, one of the witnesses was Stephen Tuff. John died in 1854. Charlotte married again in 1857 to William Woodward, he was aged 29, a batchelor, father John Woodward. Ellen Tuff was one of the witnesses. Do you have any of these Tuffs on your family tree?Chilham is in SE Kent.

J Charles Tuff born 1865 Canada

dunwin1 — 2002-10-25 12:42:33Z

Still looking for info. J. Charles Tuff born July 1865 in Canada. We now think Manatoba or Alberta. Married Bessie in 1885 in US.

Charles Tuff

dunwin1 — 2002-10-19 18:20:50Z

My grandfather, Charles Tuff was from Canada.
Birth could be 1865 Newfoundland? Had one son
1898 named Dayton Winfield.

Re: Charles Tuff

dunwin1 — 2002-10-19 18:20:50Z

My Charles married a Francis (last name) and had one son, Dayton.
He moved to colorado from Canada probably in late 1800s.
.

alexander tough

231mlw — 2002-02-15 00:03:21Z

sharon, saw your message on family history.com. my grandfather was alexander tough b.1861. he married jane hutchison or carter in sunderland, eng. they lived in durban, south africa around 1893, where one son alexander b.1894 and my mother jane b. 1896 were born. they returned to eng. in 1898 and came to america in 1907 to rochester n.y. if this is of interest to you please contact me. mary lou wertz

alexander tough

231mlw — 2002-02-15 00:03:21Z

Re: Elizabeth Tuff, b. 1846, Wye (SE Eng)

2001-08-18 21:09:19Z

Hi, My name is elizabeth tuff. I live in new york. My grandfathers name was James They came from Newfoundland. My fathers name was Joseph Tuff. I know we go back to the british isles but I don't know where. I am just starting this research. Maybe we are related, maybe not.I hope I opened a new door for you.

Re: Charles Tuff

joetuff — 2001-07-05 15:51:50Z

cocerning charles tuff . if we are dealing with the same individual.he was born and raised in newfoundland;and if
it is i am researching for a family tree and can give more info
joe tuff