10 Facts About James Tufts

James Tufts was a United States politician and acting governor of Montana Territory in 1869.

James Tufts was admitted to the bar in 1857 and was an attorney in Iowa.

James Tufts moved to Niobrara in the Nebraska Territory in 1859, where he became a probate judge and served in the territorial legislature.

James Tufts moved to the Dakota Territory in 1861 and served as secretary for the legislative council of the Dakota Territory.

James Tufts was appointed US Commissioner to adjust military claims in the Dakota Territory in 1862.

James Tufts moved to Idaho Territory in 1863 and served in the Idaho Territorial Legislature.

James Tufts was the first Speaker of the Idaho Territorial House of Representatives.

James Tufts was appointed territorial secretary for the Montana Territory in 1867, and served as its acting governor from March 1869 to April 9,1869.

James Tufts ran for the Montana territorial delegate to the United States House of Representatives and lost the election.

James Tufts moved back to Niobrara, Nebraska, to farm and practice law.