Links

Here are places around the web where Henry Tufts-related resources can be found.

Name of siteDescriptionLink
Castle Island Fort IndependenceCastle William on Castle Island in Boston Harbor is no longer in existence, and Castle Island is no longer an island; nonetheless, you can still visit the island, and tour Fort Independence. Castle Island Association’s website has details on guided tours, and some details on the island’s history.https://www.castleisland8.com/ 
GenealogyBankWith its searchable collections of newspaper dating to the Revolutionary era and the early Republic, this database has a great amount of news items referencing Henry Tufts. Accessible with a paid account or free trial.https://www.genealogybank.com/ 
Google BooksSince so many of the books related to Henry Tufts and his history are in the public domain, and many other more recent sources are excerpted here, Google Books is one of the best places to find information about Henry Tufts.https://books.google.com/ 
Learn more about Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach, and Carson BeachOfficial Massachusetts government site with details on visiting Castle Island, and its history.https://www.mass.gov/location-details/learn-more-about-castle-island-pleasure-bay-m-street-beach-and-carson-beach 
Lee Historical SocietyThe Historical Society of Lee, New Hampshire, Henry Tufts’ childhood home and central to much of his life. Includes Henry Tufts in a rundown of Lee’s notable past citizens. A good place to start if planning a visit to Lee.https://leenhhistoricalsoc.org/ 
Limington Historical SocietyThe Historical Society of Limington, Maine, Henry Tufts’ final home. No online resources available on Henry Tufts, but a promising place to start for locating records on the late period of Henry Tufts’ life.https://www.limingtonhistory.org/ 
Massachusetts ArchivesIncludes resources related to Henry Tufts’ trial, sentencing, and commutation in Boston and Salem. Links to digital records at FamilySearch (can be viewed by signing up with a free account).https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/ 
Old York Historical SocietyOld York, Maine, is home to the only surviving jail (or gaol) of Henry Tufts’ career. Visit this site to learn more about it, and plan an in-person visit!https://oldyork.org/ 
Tufts Family GenealogyThomas Tufts’ blog, specializing in the Tufts family specifically, and Henry Tufts occasionally.https://tuftsgenealogy.blogspot.com/ 
WorldCatWant to know where you can find and see for yourself an original copy of the 1807 edition? WorldCat is the most comprehensive search of libraries nation- and world-wide that exists, and it’s been a help to me many times in researching Henry Tufts.https://search.worldcat.org/