CAPTAIN WILLIAM TUCKER

Captain William Tucker was born 1589 in England according to Hottens List and came to Virginia in 1610. He was a Member of the House of Burgesses from 1623 to 1624, appointed to the Council March 4, 1826 and was first Justice in Elizabeth City in 1632. He was one of the greatest Merchants of his time in Virginia. According to the deeds in Prince George County, his grandson, Robert Tucker, was also a Merchant and Attorney, handling the affairs o f persons in London, to Virginia.

In the Census of 1625, William's wife, Mary Thompson, born 1599, came to Virginia in 1623 and they then had one child, Elizabeth, born in Virginia. Mary's brothers were Maurice, George, Paul and William Thompson. Further proving that he married Mary Thompson, from the Visitation of London taken in 1568, the Genealogy of Robert Thomson of Watton in Herefordshire who married Elizabeth, the daughter of Mr. Halfehead of Watton in Hertfordshire. Their children: Mary, who married William Tucker of London, Merchant. "They had a daughter, Mary." Elizabeth Thomson who married Francis Stuke of Stapleford in Com. Herefordshire; Dennis, who married Elias Roberts in London, Merchant, and Anna Thomson.

Captain William Tucker married second a wife by the name of Frances, who was named in his Last Will and Testament dated October 12, 1642, probated February 17, 1644, being "of the Cittie of London" (endorsed St. Dunstans in the East), William Tucker, Esquire, "now bound for the Kingdom of Ireland." To his wife, Frances, he bequeathed 1000 pounds. The remainder of his rstate was divided into three parts to his children, viz: William, Thomas and Mary (together with a cabbinet of mother of pearls embossed with silver gilt knobbes and one standing cupp with cover of mother of pearl with a silver guilt handle and cover for her own use). The latter bequest went to his daughter, Mary. If Mary died before age 21 or married, then her third share, the cabinnet, etc., was to go to sons, William and Thomas. Should all die, to go to the children of brother, Thomas Tucker, then living. If wife died before his return from Ireland, the whole estate to go to his three children if alive. "For my lands in Virginia I bequeath unto my son, William Tucker, to enjoy by him and his heirs forever, which is for my Adventure of 50 pounds as billes of Adventure may appear, I have transported divers servants thither which for every servant I am to have 50 acres of land, my first dividend which will amount unto 3000 acres for the first dividend, 3000 acres for the second dividend, and 3000 acres for the third, which land may prove beneficial in time to my heir, the record books in Virginia will prove the number of men I have transported thither." Peculiar the Archives, File 1643.

William Tucker was listed as a Member of the Council assembled July 30, 1619 (Colonial Register). Also, assembled March 5, he was a Member, 1623 and 1624.

From Colonial Surry: "Whereupon Captain William Tucker was commissioned to immediately levy upon every twentieth man and not to take newcomers but able and sufficiently seasoned men from twenty years up to forth-five. Two years later entries in the company's records deal with the building of this fort in Warriscoyock (Isle of Wight Co.), so there is no question that the fort was built in that county and not in Surry as has been supposed."

(1623) "Surry people by the Council in January Court 1622-31. At the said Court Anne Cooper, wife of Justinian of Isle of Wight, complained that her late husband, James Harrison, did lend a shallop to it. George Harrison, deceased, which boat she had obten demanded of the said Lt. but never could get sattisfaction. That Ensign Harrison did lend the shallop to Lt. George Harrison was proved by the testimony of Capt. Ralph Hamar and Captain Tucker."

"At this Court Mrs. Alice Boyse brought an account of cattle in controversy between Captain John Martin and Captain John Bargrave and desired to give them up as she was unable to give security for same. Whereupon, Captain William Tucker, in behalf of Mrs. Bargrave, her kinswoman, the wife of Captain Bargrave, desired to give security."

Issue:

John Tucker.

Thomas Tucker from England, estimated date of birth about 1620. He was Sheriff of Norfolk County, Virginia in 1646, elected by the General Assembly in October of 1646, and was mentioned as Sheriff of Lower Norfolk County in 23 Virginia, page 242:

"......Thomas Tucker, being the 181. pole received by him when he was Sheriffe 04753....To Tho: Tucker for charge of prisoners 00900...."

In his Last Will and Testament dated May 4, 1676, probated June 15, 1677, Norfolk Co., Virginia, he bequeathed to his son, Thomas Tucker, 100 acres "that he now dwells on at age of eighteen....." Also named other children: Edward, John and Elizabeth. Witnesses: Robert Tucker, Thomas Londes, Denis Ashby. Issue:


Edward Tucker.


John Tucker.


Elizabeth Tucker.


Thomas Tucker, left 100 acres in Norfolk Co., Virginia by his father.

Issue:


Robert Tucker of Charles City County, Virginia, who had a Patent of Land in 1680, and his wife, Elizabeth. The land later fell into what is now Prince George County, where his grandson, Joseph Tucker (son of Robert) resided. Robert's signature was found as a witness on the Last Will and Testament of his grandfather, Thomas Tucker of Norfolk Co. Dated May 4, 1676, probated June 15, 1677. Also, from a Prince George Co. Deed recorded November 13, 1716:

"I, Robert Tucker of Norfolk County, Merchant, Attorney to John Tucker, Attorney, to Madame Ann Millner, administratrix of Mr. isaac Millner, late of London, Merchant, deceased, and Mr. Robert Paggan of London, Merchant, make Mr. John Worsham, Merchant, of Henrico County, my true and lawful attorney on behalf of Ann Millner and Peter Pagan, to receive from Mr. Joseph Pleasants of Henrico County the sums, etc. due Peter Paggan and Ann Millner." Dated October 23, 1716, page 133 (Deeds 1713-28).

Other deeds in Prince George Co., Virginia:

May 14, 1717, Robert Tucker of Bristol Parish, Prince George County to David Crawley of same for #23.15, 200 acres bounded by Appomattox River, Major Robert Bolling, John Coleman, Major Robert Munford. (Page 160, Deeds 1713-28).

May 20, 1719, Power of Attorney by Mrs. Mary Mathew of London, Relict of Jonathan Mathew, late of London, Merchant, deceased, to Mr. Robert Tucker of Virginia, Merchant. Witness: Isham Randolph, E. Randolph, Thomas Bolling. (Page 466, Deeds 1713-28).

January 23, 1720, William Hurt of London, Merchant, makes Robert Tucker of Virginia his attorney. Witness: Richard Lewis, Edward Chisman, James Dunnidge, Notary. (Page 461, Deeds 1713-28).

On March 6, 1720, Robert Tucker witnessed the Power of Attorney to Francis Lightfoot to appear for Thomas Walke in his suit against Robert Richardson. (Page 450, Deeds 1713-28).

January 31, 1721, BARBADOS. "We, Thomas Withers and Thomas Harrison of the island aforesaid, appoint Mr. Robert Tucker, Merchant, in Virginia, attorney to obtain what is due us from the estate of Mr. John Baylor, Merchant, deceased." Witness: Joseph Cobbs. (Page 530, Deeds 1713-28).

May 8, 1725, John Coleman and Mary, his wife, of Prince George County to Robert Munford of same, 208 acres in Bristol Parish on the southside of the Appomattox River, now or late in the tenure of John Coleman, bounded by Robert Munford, the Ridge Bottom, 12 acres was deeded to Coleman by Robert Tucker March 3, 1701. The residue thereof is part of a tract granted to Robert Coleman, deceased, father of John Coleman by patent, September 9, 1668. Witness: Charles Roberts, John Mayes, Isham Epes. Recorded August 10, 1725. (Page 834, Deeds 1713-28).

Surveys made in Prince George County from June 1710 to April 24, 1724:

May 8, 1712, Robert Tucker, on the west side of Nummisseen Creek, February 9, 1720, Robert Tucker, on the lower side of Wintocomake Creek, March 19, 1722, Robert Tucker, on the upper side of Middle Creek on southside of Appomattox River.

The Last Will and Testament of Robert Tucker dated November 9, 1722, probated December 21, 1722, Norfolk Co., Virginia, named his brother, John, to whom he left personal property in England; his son, Robert, and wife, Frances. He also named a sister, Mrs. Sarah Cock or Cook and a daughter, Courtney. His first wife, Elizabeth, appears to have been a daughter of Thomas Parham (Parram), who, in his Will dated February 15, 1717, named a daughter, Elizabeth Tucker, who whom he bequeathed a cow and steer.

The Last Will and Testament of John Tucker dated February 12, 1732, probated May 20, 1736 in Norfolk County, named Jacob Walker's children as his nephews. Also named nephews, Robert and John Tucker as well as John and Robert Cooke. "I give what money I have in the hands of Captain Hyde, Merchant of London." Also left to Mary, the daughter of Mary Bottom. This document had a wax seal upon it. This is the same John Tucker who was named as a son of Thomas Tucker who died in Norfolk Co. In his Will dated May 4, 1676.

Issue of Robert Tucker:

(a) Courtney Tucker m. 11/6/1723 Norfolk Co., Va., Jacob Walker. (b) Robert Tucker b. Ca 1670/80, died August of 1744 in Amelia Co., Virginia, his Last Will and Testament being probated in 1750. He named his wife, Martha and children, Daniel, Joseph, Robert, Sarah and Clay Tucker. Children:

I. Daniel Tucker d. 1792 Wake Co., N. C.
ii. Joseph Tucker of Prince George Co., Va.
iii. Sarah Tucker.

iv. Clay Tucker.
v. Robert Tucker b. ca 1690/1700, died Amelia Co., Virginia in 1769, his Last Will and Testament dated 1769 naming his wife, Frances Eppes and his children, viz: Daniel, Godfrey, William, Robert, Martha Smith, Frances Crowdel and Rachel Olds. The family remained in Amelia Co., Virginia for several generations. Issue:

(a) Godfrey Tucker.
Robert Tucker.
(d) Martha Tucker m. Smith.
(e) Frances Tucker m. Crowdel.
(f) Rachel Tucker m. Olds.
(g) Daniel Tucker died 1804
Wilkes Co., Ga. Daniel Tucker left Virginia, migrating to North Carolina about 1760, to Onslow County, finally removing to Wilkes Co., Ga. Where he died in 1804. In his Last Will and Testament dated September 27, 1803, probated March 13, 1804, Wilkes Co. Will Book 1806-8, page 23, he named Sarah Tucker, the daughter of Thomas Tucker. His property was to be divided between Sarah Tucker, the daughter of Thomas Tucker, and Sarah, the wife of Daniel Tucker. William Ashmore and John Lynn were executors of the estate. Sarah gave her receipt for her part of her husband's estate and of John Chapman, in right of his wife, Sarah, who both signed February 8, 1806. Daniel Tucker had two draws in the 1803 Wilkes Co. Land Lottery. Issue:

1. Daniel Tucker, born 2/14/1740 in Amelia Co., Virginia, died 1818. ***He was in Wake Co., N. C. According to 1790 Census. His Last Will and Testament headed up "Wake County, North Carolina" probated in Elbert Co., Ga., named his wife, Frances (1750-1823). Rev. Dan Tucker owned many acres of land on the Savannah River, as well as Tucker's Ferry across the river into South Carolina. Historical Marker at the Old Tucker Ferry in Elbert County tells us that he "did not die with the toothache in his heel." According to McCall's Roster of the Revolution, their children were: Ethel, Gabriel, Daniel, Robert, Eppes, Susan, Frances, Reuben (d. Sumter Co., Ga.) and Shem. Shem's wife was Jude T. Tucker (1795-1822)

2. Thomas Tucker b. 1745/50 Amelia Co., Virginia, died Wilkes Co., Ga. December of 1821, when his Last Will and Testament was probated. He married Elizabeth Ashmore, born December 29, 1761, the daughter of Bridget and Frederick Ashmore, who were still in Virginia in 1776, but who removed to Lincoln Co., Georgia. To further corroborate that Thomas Tucker was a son of Daniel, there is a Revolutionary War Pension of

George Tucker which states that he left Virginia and removed to Onslow Co., N. C. As a young man, and then went with "his brother" to Georgia (prior to the Revolution).

Onslow Co., N. C. Deeds -

Deed Book H, page 5, June 13, 1764, George Wilson to Thomas Tucker for 42 pounds, land on Scales Creek on the main form joining John Williams land, and containing 100 acres.

Deed Book G, page 6, March 1764, George Webb to Thomas Tucker for 72 pounds, 150 acres Ambroses' Plantation, which is part of 640 acres granted to Samuel Johnston and transferred to William Williams, Jr. and Thomas Tucker.

Deed Book H, page 23, March 18, 1766, Thomas Tucker to James House for 115 pds, 150 acres, land to Ambrose's or Dampear's branch, being part of a patent granted to Samuel Johnston for 640 acres transferred to William Williams, Jr. and he deeded to George Webb and Thomas Tucker.

Deed Book I, page 76-77, April 5, 1774, Thomas Tucker and William Cray for 40 pounds, 100 acres on the southside of Scales Creek, adjoining John Williams at the mouth of Little Creek, which was bought by Thomas Tucker from George Wilson.

Deed Book K, page 23, Daniel Tucker witnessed a deed dated April 7, 1777 of Richard Brock to William Green.

Thomas Tucker was a Corporal in Cook's Company, 9th Regt. In 1777, serving three years, "omitted January 1778". Paid for services, Halifax District, N. C., June 30, 1783 (Colonial Records of North Carolina, Vol. 16, page 1172). He was certified as a Revolutionary War Soldier by Elijah Clarke, Original Poll, Washington Co., Georgia, 287-1/2 acres, BB 1787-1789.

Wilkes Co., Ga. Deeds -

Book BB, page 58, October 28, 1788, Thomas Tucker and wife, Elizabeth, to Casey Askew, 200 acres of land, according to an original Land Grant in 1785 to Thomas Tucker. Rhoda A. Puckett, William Sheppard Foster, Testators. This land was listed on the 1785

Wilkes Co. Tax List as follows: "Thomas Tucker, 1 poll, 2800 acres, Wilkes Co., 287-1/2 acres, Washington County, Georgia".

Greene Co., Ga. Deeds -

Book A, page 56, Sept. 30, 1790, Thomas Tucker of Wilkes Co. to Anderson Comer of Greene Co., 287-1/2 acres of land lying on 12-mile Beaverdam, which had been granted said Tucker on 1/15/1785.

Book GG, page 307, July 26, 1791, Benjamin Thurman to Leroy Pope, Power of Attorney, to demand and receive a certain sum of money in the county of Amherst, Virginia aainst Thomas Tucker, revoking former power of attorney to John Brackinridge for the purpose of collecting other debts.

Thomas Tucker drew in the 1803 Georgia Land Lottery, a resident of Wilkes Co.; also drawing in the 1805 lottery. October 6, 1795 Thomas and George Tucker were executors of the Estate of William Phillips, deceased. John Ogletree and wife were made guardians of the orphan, Polly Harris Phillips of Wilkes Co.

After 1805, Thomas Tucker was found in Randolph Co., Ga., which later became Jasper Co., for there is an 1808 Jasper Co. Deed of Daniel Tucker of Baldwin Co. to Thomas Tucker of Randolph Co., recorded Jasper Co.

The Last Will and Testament of Thomas Tucker dated 6/27/1821, probated Dec. 1821, Jasper Co. Will Book 5, page 229. Named son: Pointeen. Daughter: Rody, a certain proven account on estate of James Colbertson, deceased, for $200.00. Wife: Elizabeth. Other children: Margaret, William, Jeremiah, Sarah, Mary and John. Named grandson, John Thomas Dingler.

Issue of Thomas and Elizabeth Tucker:

(a) William Tucker, b. 1780 in Ga., listed on 1850 Jasper Co. Census, died after that. Listed 1820-1850 Jasper Co. Census. He was married ca 1800. The cemetery where he is buried was his homeplace and is in a pasture across the road from the old Green Place, on Post Road, Monticello, Ga., no markers.

Jasper Co., Ga. Deed -

Book 4, page 118-119, 1/31/1811, William Watts of Wilkes Co. to William Tucker of Randolph Co., Ga. For $425.00, land in 15th Dist., being Lot No. 57.

Book A, page 5, recorded 11/28/1822, John Dingler to William Tucker, both of Jasper Co., for $300.00, 50 acres of land located on waters of murder Creek, being Lot No. 56, in the 15th Dist., formerly Baldwin, now Jasper Co.

Book A, page 542, 3/18/1826, Jeremiah Lansdon to William Tucker for $375.00, land in 15th District of originally Baldwin, now Jasper Co., being Lots 56, 64, 65.

William Tucker had a son: Thomas Jefferson Tucker, b. 8/8/1823 Jasper Co., Ga., d. 6/14/1913 Spalding Co., Ga. m. Serena M. Castleberry on 8/26/1849 in Henry Co. Serena's tombstone reads "Emily C. Tucker, born 7/26/1829, died 4/16/1872". Thomas Jefferson Tucker enlisted in the Confederate States of America May 1864 at McDonough, Henry Co., Co. H, 44th Ga. Regt; discharged 4/1865 at Augusta; applied for a pension in 1886, resident of Sunny Side, Spalding Co., Ga, stating he was a farmer after the war, and that his wife and two daughters "live with my son". One affidavit says that he was deaf, aged 81. After his wife died, he m. 3/2/1873 in Spalding Co., Mary Ann Griffin. A Spalding Co. Deed, Book D, page 415, 11/12/1867, Jacob Smith of Pike Co., Alabama to Thomas J. Tucker of Spalding Co., 300 acres in the Third District of Spalding Co., originally Henry Co.

(b) John Tucker, b. 9/25/1777 Va., died 12/29/1846 Troup Co., Ga., intestate. His wife, Mary Campbell, was b. 6/15/1781 in Virginia, d. 3/12/1853 Troup Co., Ga. They were married ca 1798, probably in Franklin Co., Ga., where the Campbell's resided.

Jasper Co. Deeds -

Book B, page 160, November 27, 1817, John Martin of Jasper Co. To John Tucker of Jasper Co., for $200.00, 80 acres in the 14th District of Jasper Co., formerly Baldwin Co.

Book B, page 526-7, Thomas Tucker to John Tucker, Nov. 21, 1821, both of Jasper Co., for $100.00, 101 1/4 acres, being half of Lot 38, northern part, in the 15th District of Jasper Co . Thomas signed his name with an "X".

John Tucker drew in the 1821 Land Lottery, resident of Jasper Co., Ga., drawing lands in Fayette, Monroe and Henry Counties. He sold the land in Henry Co. On Jan. 24, 1825, John and Mary Tucker to Joseph Britt.(Book A, page 218).

Troup Co. Deeds -

Book C, page 327. Benjamin Shephard to John Tucker, both of Troup Co., land in Lot 119, 14th District.

Book G, page 165, 12/12/1838, Thomas Tucker to John Tucker, both of Troup Co., 33 acres in Land Lot 13 of the 15th District.

Book G, page 510, May 19, 1840, Thomas H. Tuggle to John Tucker, both of Troup Co., John Tucker of LaGrange, one acre of land in Land Lot 119, 14th District.

The Last Will and Testament of John Tucker's wife, Mary, recorded in Troup Will Book B, page 97, probated Jan. Term 1855. Undated. Heirs: Sister, Mary Harper. Niece, Elizabeth Bass. Nephew, James M. Hill. Niece: Polly Ann Parkam. Grandniece: Mary Ann Green, daughter of Mary Ann Green, formerly Mary Ann Hill. Grandnephew: John S. Hill (resident of Jasper Co. In 1830). Grandnieces: Elizabeth J. Wilkinson, Martha R. Hill, Allen C. Hill, Mary Henrietta Hill, daughter of Benjamin Hill (latter residing in Randolph Co. In 1830). Mary Tucker, age 83, b. Va. was listed on 1850 Troup Co., Ga. Census, with Sarah Hill, age 60, b. Ga., Martha R., age 18, b. Ga.

The daughter of John Tucker, Sarah, who was born 3/4/1801, would have been born in Wilkes Co. and married 7/21/1818 in Jasper Co., Meshack Turner (5/19/1790-11/9/1860.

Sarah Tucker b. 1790 Wilkes Co. was named in the estate of Daniel Tucker, property to be divided between Daniel's wife, Sarah, and Sarah Tucker, the daughter of Thomas Tucker. She married Benjamin H. Hill.

(d) Rody Tucker.

(e) Margaret Tucker.

(f) Jeremiah S. Tucker b. 1/1/1785 Wilkes Co., Ga. m. Milly Dingler, b. 5/5/1790 Wilkes Co., the daughter of John Thomas Dingler (ca 1770-after 1820) and Nancy (her Will dated 1/15/1838 Troup Co., Ga.). According to the Will of Nancy Dingler, they had the following children: Milly, Henry, John, William, Sarah Coffman, Katherine Edwards, Matilda Smith, and Samuel Dingler. Executors of her estate were Jeremiah and John Tucker. Jeremiah Tucker was listed on 1830 Jasper Co. and 1840-1850 Troup Co. Census.

Troup Co. Deeds -

Book D, page 13, 5/13/1834, William Guess to Jeremiah Tucker, both of Troup Co., all of land in Lot 130 in the 14th District of Troup for $500.00. "Personally appeared Jeremiah S. Tucker and John Tucker, after being duly sworn, deposeth and saith they saw William Guess sign the within deed to Jeremiah Tucker, this 10th day of February 1834." Witness: Jeremiah Tucker, son of John Tucker (X, his mark).

Jeremiah Tucker's issue:

1. Matilda Tucker b. 7/28/1809 m. Jeremiah Smith Troup Co. 12/10/1835.

2. Thomas Tucker b. 8/13/1810 m. E. Anna Smith 6/5/1832 Troup Co.

3. Nancy Tucker b. 8/19/1811 m. Jackson Tucker 6/19/1839 Troup Co.

4. John Tucker b. 11/1/1812.

5. Jeremiah Scot Tucker b. 3/24/1814.

6. Polly Tucker b. 8/27/1815.

7. Daniel Jackson Tucker b. 1/4/1817.

8. William P. Tucker b. 3/24/1818 m. Elizabeth Tucker 11/27/1839 Troup Co.

9. Elizabeth P. Tucker b. 10/13/1819 m. Robert G Jackson 12/14/1840 in Troup Co., Ga., parents of: G. A. Jackson b. 9/5/1852, M. T. Jackson b. 4/5/1859 and Martha Sue Jackson b. 4/5/1860.

10. Katharine Tucker b. 6/29/1821.

11. George P. Tucker b. 1/3/1824.

12. Sarah Ann Tucker (twin) b. 5/13/1825 m. John Coffman.

13. Amos C. Tucker (twin). b. 5/13/1825.

14. Simeon Tucker b. 8/6/1827.

15. James H. Tucker b. 3/1829.

16. Milly Christine Tucker b. 5/4/1833.

(g) Pointeen Tucker b. 1790 Wilkes Co.

(h) Mary Tucker.

3. George Tucker b. 1745 Amelia Co., Virginia. The Wilkes Co., Ga. Tax Digest 1792-4 names: "George Tucker, 1 poll, Capt. McCain's District". Deed Book HH, page 14, Wilkes Co., Sanders Walker and his wife, Sarah to George Tucker 287-1/2 acres of land on Rocky Creek in Greene Co., dated January 27, 1790. Quoting from Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama "George Tucker, aged 89, resident of Fayette County, Private, N. C. Continental Line, called on February 10, 1834 under Act of Congress of June 7, 1832; payment to date from March 4, 1831; annual allowance $46.66, sums received to date of publication of list, $139.98. Revolutionary War Pension Roll Volume XIV, Sen. Doc. 614, 23rd Congress, First Session 1833-1834. Also resided in Marion County." George Tucker was also listed as a Lieutenant in the State Militia, Wilkes Co., Ga., Third Company, First Batt. 2d Regt. In 1793. He may have married a Leverett girl as he was one of the legatees of the estate of William Leverett in Wilkes Co.

4. Sarah Tucker, wife of John Chapman.