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David A. Sanborn (search for this): chapter 2
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The Tufts Family in Somerville by Edward C. Booth, M. D.
The origin of the Tufts family is uncertain.
It is not unlikely that they are of Norwegian descent, and went to England in the time of the Vikings.
Branches are found in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
The earliest settler of the name in America, and the progenitor of by far the largest branch of the family in this country, came from England.
Precisely what part of England he came from is not known; but there are indications pointing to the southern part of Norfolk county as his native place.
When he came is likewise unknown.
Wyman says that he was an inhabitant in 1638.
He kept the Ferry between Charlestown and Malden with his brother-in-law, Bridges, in 1646-7, but we have not been able to find any mention of him prior to that date.
We do know, however, that he began to buy land in Charlestown and Malden between the years 1645 and '50, and that he continued to increase his holdings at short intervals till his d
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