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TUTTEROW, BALSAR, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Carrollton, is a native of Knox County, Tenn., was born Sept. 23, 1820, son of Jacob and Susan T.; her maiden name was Probst. There were five children in the family, Balsar being the eldest. His father dying at the time when his parental aid was the most needed, the care of the family from that time devolved upon him and his mother, and he was thus deprived of the privilege of attending school. Remained with his mother until he attained his 27th year, when he was united in marriage to Caroline Gowan; they had four children, namely, Arthama Ann, Orpha C., John P., Battie and Willie A. Moved to this State in October, 1851, and first located one mile and a quarter south of Carrollton, where he began renting land, which he continued for about nine years, until the year 1857, when he bought eighty acres of land. His wife died the same year; was married the second time to Celia E. Pinkerton, March, 1858. She was born May 16, 1832. They have three children— Alva C., Rhoda J., and Lavina C. Member of the M. E. Church, is a strong advocate of temperance principles; was formerly a member of the Whig party.