James Tufts (September 19, 1829–August 18, 1884) was a United States politician and acting governor of Montana Territory in 1869.[1]
James Tufts | |
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| Acting Territorial Governor of Montana | |
| In office March 1869 – April 9, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Green Clay Smith |
| Succeeded by | James Mitchell Ashley |
| 1st Speaker of the Idaho Territorial House of Representatives | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Member of the Idaho Territorial House of Representatives | |
| In office 1863–1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Tufts September 19, 1829 Charlestown, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1884 (aged 54) Niobrara, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Middlebury College |
| Profession | |