George Robert Tucker
1830 - 1895
George Robert Tucker was born Feb. 4, 1830 in Flat Creek, Williamson Co., TN and died Aug. 18, 1895.
George Robert Tucker, son of William and Rachel (Dowdy) Tucker, and grandson of John Randolph and (?) Tucker.
George Robert Tucker, married 1st Martha Emaline Lanier, daughter of William and Martha Carolina (Tanner) Lanier, and granddaughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Bugg) Lanier, Nov. 10, 1859.
George Robert Tucker, married 2nd Martha Virginia Giles, daughter of (?), who later married Samuel Aaron Smith.
∼George apparently had no children by either wife.
First Wife (Marriage 10 Nov 1859 Williamson, Tennessee):
Martha Emaline LANIER (1837–1887)
Second Wife (Marriage 12 Dec 1887 Williamson Co Tennessee):
Martha Virginia (Aunt Matt) GILES (1854–1936)
1880 United States Federal Census
Name:Minnie Tucker
Age: 4
Birth Date: Abt 1876
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 75
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Household Members
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 (head of house - farmer)
Emeline E. Tucker 42 (wife)
Minnie Tucker 4 (niece)
Tone B. Lanier 34 (brother-in-law - farmer)
George Reed 26 (nephew - farmer)
George's Father, William Tucker:
William's will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker and John Hardeman Tucker joined the Confederate Army. George Robert was discharged in 1862 or 1863 as being "unfit" for service because of a stiff leg from White swelling and chronic bronchitis. John Hardeman Tucker was a Confederate soldier until his death in 1864 at the Battle of Stone's River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When the family learned of his death, a wagon was promptly sent to Murfreesboro to bring him home. William Tucker was spared the agony experienced by many southern gentlefolk. He died at the beginning of the war, and it was left to the two remaining sons, George and Ferdinand, to manage the farm and care for their mother. His will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker married twice; first to Emmaline Lanier and second to "Aunt Matt" (Martha Giles). He did not have any children. George lived until 1895 at the old homeplace. He kept a wonderful "Farmer's Register" for many years about the weather on Flat Creek and other information about the sewing of wheat, "first lambs," church, grange affairs and trips to Nashville, mules and the weight and price of bacon. [Farmer's register – original in file of Beverly Barnes.]
George R Tucker
in the Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002
Name: George R Tucker
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1859
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Martha E Lanier
Name: G Tucker
Residence: Williamson, Tennessee
Age: 20 years
Estimated birth year: 1830
Birth place: Tennessee
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Race or color (expanded):
Film number: 444856
Image number: 00469
Reference number: 9
Dwelling: 653
Household id:
Marital status:
Free or slave:
Collection: 1850 United States Census
G R Tucker
in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: G R Tucker
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Year: abt 1829
Home in 1870: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jordans Store
Value of real estate: $6,000
Value of Personal Property: $400
Household Members:
Name Age
G R Tucker 41 [farmer]
M E Tucker 32 [keeping house]
F B Tucker 35
W C Reed 20 [domestic servant]
G A Reed 16
W S Reed 14
G Hunter 45
George R. Tucker
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George R. Tucker
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emeline E. Tucker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 [farmer]
Emeline E. Tucker 42 [wife}
Minnie Tucker 4 [niece]
Tone B. Lanier 34 [brother-in-law -farmer]
George Reed 26 [nephew]
Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker lived with his family on Flat Creek until his death in 1907. Both Ferdinand and Rebecca Low, his wife, are buried on the farm William Tucker had purchased upon arriving in Williamson County almost one hundred years earlier. headstones mark their graves on the present Luther Edmonson farm.
After the death of Ferdinand Tucker, his son, Samuel Low Tucker continued farming the original farmland until the 1920s, when he moved to a farm on the Franklin-Murfreesboro Road. Cousin Sam had married Annie Ezell in 1900, and while several children were born to them, one son, Frank, was the only survivor. Aunt Becky lived with her son and his wife for the rest of her life.
Sam and Annie Tucker will be well remembered by some residents, who recall the old days on Flat Creek. They would certainly agree that he was a gentle, kind and honest man; tall with a smiling, weatherworn face. Cousin Annie was quick of movement, cheerful and sweet of disposition.
While Sam Tucker was tall and slim, another of William Tucker’s grandsons was of medium height with sandy hair and a red beard. He may have resembled that first John Tucker and he still belonged to the Presbyterian Church, blue stocking variety! This was Newton Tucker, the grandson who determined that his life’s work would be in the field of medicine. After the war, Newton and his wife Mary Ellen (Mollie) Cochran continued to live in Marshall County for thirteen years. Dr. Tucker became the mayor of Lewisburg, Tennessee, a position he held until he moved with his family to Nashville, where he practiced his profession until his death in 1899. He was a beloved doctor of distinguished reputation. His grandchildren and great grandchildren called him “Grandpa Tucker: his wife called him “Doctor.” He called his wife “Mrs. Tucker.” In spite of the formality, Newton and Mary Ellen Tucker were the parents of the following children:
(1) a daughter born 1862, died soon after birth.
(2) Robert Oliver Tucker, M.D., born 1863, died 1945, married first Allie Harlin and second Ada Harlin.
(3) Ellen Bugg Tucker, born 1866, died 1945, married William Thomass Woodring (grandmother of Beverly Barnes).
(4) Annie Maxwell Tucker, born 1868, died 1873.
(5) Margaret Stockton Tucker, born 1871, died 1947, married Charles Henry Yarbrough.
(6) Mark Guilford Tucker, born 1872, died 1938, married Lena Reese.
(7) Blackburn George Tucker, M.D., born 1875, died 1936, married Emma McGowan.
(8) James Gurley Tucker, born 1877, died 1896.
In Nashville, the Tuckers moved to a large brick home on Seventh Avenue North. Here Dr. Newton Tucker and his wife reared their children, and he opened an office of general practice. He continued to be interested in public health and public affairs. He became a City Councilman and president of that body in 1877. He was a member of all appropriate medical societies and taught at Meharry Medical College. Two of his four sons, Dr. R. O. Tucker and Dr. B. G. Tucker, graduated from the University of Nashville Medical School; and a third was attending Vanderbilt University Medical School at the time of his death.
Several of Dr. Newton G. Tucker’s descendants have followed him in the practice of medicine to the present generation. These included his grandson, Dr. T. V. Woodring, and a great grandson, Dr. Woodring Pearson. For the past one hundred and twenty-five years, the Tucker family has furnished doctors to serve their country and their communities. Each generation of Tuckers has stepped forward to serve his country when needed, since the time of the Colonial Militia.
Eleanor Kauffman: I didn’t get to know any of the Tanner or Tucker families. My mother, Hattie Vera Giles, died when I was four. I lived in Nashville with the mother of my father, Duncan Elmo Overton, Sr. for a couple of years. My grandmother was Paulina E. Thompson, from Thompson Station, Williamson Co., TN. The Overton family also is from Williamson County. When I was 6 my father remarried and we lived in Knoxville, TN. After my father’s remarriage I was allowed to visit my mother’s family only once, I think when I was about 7 years old. I was in Knoxville until my marriage at age 23. My husband is James V. Kauffman of Lancaster, Pa. We met when we both were working in Atlas Powder Co., in Knoxville. Since then we have lived in Pittsburg, Pa., Chapel Hill, NC, New York, Panama, Phoenix, Arizona, Cuba and now in Queretaro, Mexico. We have four children and 10 grandchildren.
I became interested in genealogy about 10 years ago when all my ancestors were dead and I had no one to ask about anything. My sister of 87 knew a little, just enough to get me started and I have found cousins I never knew I had that have helped be ever so much. The internet has been a gold mine for me. Especially Rootsweb and Ancestry. Com. Everybody has been so nice in sharing information and answering letters. Well, the ones I ask what are their sources hardly ever answer and they are the exception.
Send me your address and I will mail the pages to you. It may take as much as 3 weeks for them to arrive even if I send them air mail. Mexican mail is ever so slow.
I take it you are related to me in some way and all my cousins always get big
HUGS
Ruth
Elizabeth Warren Lanier, born 26 Sep 1793, called "Patsy", and possibly named for her paternal grandmother (?). Married-1st: Ephraim Bugg (b. 4/19/1791- d. 1/18/1833) in Williamson Co, TN. Their children were:
(1) Benjamin Nicholas Bugg (b.4/29/1815; m. to Annis Tucker 3/9/1835)
(2) Sophronia Bugg (b. 11/7/1817; died young)
(3) Elizabeth Jane Bugg (b. 11/19/1819; m. Allen C. Tucker on 4/18/1838; d. 1856)
(4) William Lanier Bugg (b.4/9/1822)
(5) Ephraim M. W. Bugg (b. 12/10/1824-d.about 1845).
On 11/12/1833, Elizabeth (Patsy) Lanier married-2nd: William Tucker (b.1789-d.1861). Their children:
(1) Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker (b. 10/7/1834; m. to Rebecca Low on 2/12/1878; d. 9/1/1907)
(2) John Hardiman Tucker (b. 1837; killed in Battle of Murfreesboro, TN, Civil War).
Elizabeth died after 1860.
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Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1799-1832
By Albert L. Johnson
Volume One
1799 -1832
Page 301
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Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier Bugg - Tucker
Birth: Sep. 26, 1793 Brunswick County
Virginia, USA
Death: 1860
Williamson County
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier was born to Martha Patsy Malone and Nicholas Lanier of Brunswick County Virginia. She married Ephraim M. Bugg, also of Virginia, in Williamson County Tennessee on April 18, 1814. Ephraim had been serving in the Tennesse Militia. Records note that both Patsy and Ephraim were of Scotch-Irish descent. They made their home near Flat Creek, Tennessee. Seven children were born from their marriage: Benjamin Nicholas, Sophronia (who died at an early age), Elizabeth Jane, William Lanier, Mary Jane, Ephraim M., and Emmaline "Linda" Bugg.
Patsy remarried William Tucker in 1933. Two more children were born: Ferdinand Blackburn and John Hardeman Tucker. William Tucker's son, Allen, from his previous marriage, married Elizabeth Jane Bugg, daughter of Patsy and Ephraim. His daughter, Annis, married Patsy and Ephraim's son, Benjamin Nicholas Bugg. As a result, Patsy's husbands had a number of mutual grandchildren.
William Tucker was an early settler of Middle Tennessee and owned 300 acres with a family cemetery. According to Tennessee historical records, when a family death occurred, the remains were deposited in the cemetery. As a result, it is presumed that Patsy is buried in the old Tucker Cemetery on the family land.
Allen C. Tucker was a farmer and businessman who frequently appears in records serving as administrator of estates, guardian, etc. He lived in Marshall County for a period but moved back to the old farm in Williamson when his son was 16 years of age.
In 1847, while living in Marshall County, Allen Tucker received a letter from B. N. Bugg, his brother-in-law, and his wife Annis Tucker Bugg. It is a most interesting document and was invaluable for its content referring to family and family affairs. The original was found by Sam L. Tucker about 1940 in an old wallet belonging to his father, Ferdinand Tucker, son of William Tucker.
“August 27th, 1847. State of Arkansas, Johnson City.
Dear Brother and Sister.
I take the present opportunity of informing you that we received your letter the 19th of this inst. which gave us great satisfaction to hear from you for it has been over 18 months since we heard from you sir. You must excuse me for my weakness at this time for I am not able to sit up long at a time for I am sick with my head – the old disease that has afflicted me all of my life. I have not had but one spell before this in this country. My family is well and in good health. Sarah E. Bugg was born April the 4th, 1836 and weighs 70 lbs. John E. Bugg was born Feb. the 26th, 1838 and weighs 48 lbs. Martha C. Bugg (she weighs 46 lbs.) was born April the 8th, 1840. Nancy A. Bugg was born Feb. the 27th, 1842. She departed this life July the 8th, 1843, aged 16 mo. and 13 days. Thomas W. Bugg was born December the 4th, 1844 and he weighs 37 lbs. The children born in this state is a great deal healthy and stouter than them that is brought here from other states. E.M. Bugg was born April the 19th, 1791. He died January the 18th, 1835, aged 33 years, 8 mo and 30 days. Patsey W. Bugg, wife of Ephraim, was born Sept. the 26th, 1793. B. N. Bugg was born April the 297th, 1915. Sophronia Bugg was born November the 7th, 1817. Elizabeth Jane Bugg was born November 19, 1819. W. L. Bugg was born April 9th, 1822. E. M. W. Bugg was born December 10th, 1824. Annis Bugg was born July 1813, and she weighs 150 lbs. My leg has not hurt me any since about the first of March last. You wrote me concerning James A. McOhany and John R. Moore. If Mc and me had had a settlement he would have been in my debt and for old Moore I don’t owe him one cent.
The identity of the wife of John Tucker has not been established; however, at least three children have been identified:
William Tucker, born 1787
John Tucker
Margaret Tucker
The following may relate to our William Tucker:
CEMETERY LOCATIONS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Tucker Cemetery 354256N 0864512W Rally Hill
Tucker-Garrett Cemetery 355632N 0865820W Leipers Fork
WILLIAMSON CO TN
1810 - Nov 20 - Micajah Dowdy m: Rebecca Tucker, Wm. Tucker bond
1812 - Jul 14 - Wm.Dowdy - Court minute, road work with Wm.Tucker
1816 -Feb 22 - Allen Dowdy m: Martha Tucker, Bond: Wm.Dowdy
1820 - Jun 10 - Wm. Dowdy m: Elizabeth Edwards, bond: Wm.Tucker
1825 - Dec 8 - John Dowdy - 300 acre Flat Creek & No. branch Duck River from Thos. Gillespie. Witn: John Tucker, John Allison, J. Gillespie.
1827 - May 1 - John Dowdy - Land Entry #308 -75 acr Little Turnbull, includes 10 acre where widow Tucker lived. Surveyed 1 May 1827.SCC: Wm. Dowdy
1827 - Jun 1 - John Dowdy witn’d will of Isaac Gillespie. Other witn: John Tucker
1827 - Oct 5 - Joseph Dowdy - Land Entry #597 - 100 acres Turnbull Crk and line of Joseph Tucker. SCC: Allen Dowdy
1828 - Jul 20 - John Dowdy sold 50 acr on Flat Crk to John Tucker. Wit: Wm. C. Dowdy
1829 - Jul 2 - John Dowdy JR m: Sally Tucker (JR is son of John Dowdy SR)
1835 - Mar 9 - John Dowdy bondsman for marr of Annis Tucker & Benj. N. Bugg
1839 - Mar 4 - Martin Dowdy bondsman for Allen Tucker Guardian of Wm. Tucker’s children
1840 29 Jun - Dowdy, Joseph his line mentioned as boundary of James Byrd entry, also Tuckers line
1840 6 Jul - Dowdy, Joseph , James Byrds entry bounded by his land opposite Joseph Tuckers, on Little Turnbull Creek
1842 7 Mar court record - Dowdy, Rebecca (her minor children), Allen C.Tucker renewed his bond as Guardian of: Matilda, Emeline, Tennessee & George Tucker
1845 14 Apr - Dowdy, John (SR) Will. wife Raney(Serany), chldrn: Samuel,Sally(Sarah)not of age + /other /chldrn unnamed. Exec: HenryWalker. Witn: JohnWall, Wm.Tucker
D.R. Corlett, Admr. vs. Hannah Edwards et al
James Edward estate - 1882
Deposition of George R. Tucker - 57 years old - I reside in the 22nd district....James Edwards heirs are: Mrs. Martha Tanner, wife of John Tanner is a grand neice. Malinda Kingston, Nancy Corlett, Sarah Camp, Phoebe Nois, George Dowdy, and Lewis Dowdy are children of William Dowdy whose wife was a neice of James Edwards. Malinda Kingston Lives in Bedford County. Mrs. Nancy Corlett and Mrs Sarah Camp lives in Williamson Co. Phoebe Nois lives in Davidson Co. George and Louis Dowdy lives in Cheatham Co.
MARSHALL CO TENN
1827 Feb 21. John Marshall of Williamson to Allen Dowdy of Williamson 175 ac beginning at Eliz Marshalls NE corner N 140 poles, W 200 poles, S 140 poles to her NW corner, E 200 poles to beginning . It being sd John Marshalls part of a certain tract divided by his father Wm Marshall to him and Eliz Marshall . Wit: Wm Tucker, Wm Dowdy (Bedford Co Y-325) Paid $700
February Court, 1789. Ordered that Robert Tucker Executor of Raines Tucker dec'd. be summoned to appear at the next Court and render an account of his Administration of the said Rains Tuckers Estate. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Richard Smith was proved by the oaths of Daniel Tucker and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Daniel Tucker was proved by the oaths of Richard Smith and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. A Marriage Contract entered into between David Tucker and Frances Jackson was proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Eppes, Ralph Jackson and Daniel Jackson witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Tucker dec'd. having been proved in December Court last Wood Tucker and Isaac Tucker the Executors named in said Will came into Court and on their motion made oath thereto and certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form without of any Security being the Testators direction in his said Will. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. Ordered that William Watts Noah Brown Thomas Olliver and Elisha King or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of Joseph Tucker decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
April Court, 1789. A Deed of Gift from Susannah Jones to William Tucker was proved by the oaths of William Hardaway Junr., William Harper and Nathaniel Malone witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 27, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
May Court, 1789. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary and Rebecca Jones, Anna Jones, Martha Jones and Sarah Jones, infants by the said William Tucker their next friend, Pltf. against Green Jones, Heir at Law of Thomas Jones, dec'd., Susannah Jones widow and relict and Thomas Clay, Adminstrator of the said Thomas Jones, Deft. Suit in Chancery. . . . ordered that Raleigh P. Bownman, George Harper, Thomas Wynne and James Harper or any two of them... inspect and audit the account of the said Thomas Clay... and make division of the Slaves and personal Estate... Order Book 1789-1791, page 29, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Daniel Tucker to John Davis was proved by the oaths of Henry Couzins and Joseph Burnett two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be continued for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 118, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. Joel Pennington Guardian to Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. rendered his account of the said orphans Estate which being examined was sworn by the said Joel and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 119, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. On the Motion of Jemima Lamb widow and relict of John Lamb dec'd. who made oath according to law Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration o the Estate of the said John Lamb giving Security whereupon she together with William Lamb, Nicholas Lamb, Green Jones and William Tucker her securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Pounds with Condition as the Law directs. Order Book 1789-1791, page 199, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1789. Christopher McConnico and Jared McConnico Admrs. of John Lang Dec'd. against Wilmoth Evans.
Suit in Debt. John Tucker came into Court and undertook for the Deft. that in case she should be cast in this Suit she the said Deft. would pay and satisfy the condemnation fo the Court or rinder her body to prison in Execution for the same or that he the said John Tucker would do it for her. Order Book 1789-1791, page 133, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. On the Motion of William Adams who made oath according to law Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration on the Estate of Sarah Tucker dec'd. giving Security, whereupon he together with George Pegram his security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of two hundred pounds, according to Law. Order Book 1789-1791, page 156, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. Ordered that William Smith, Robert Willson, George Willson and Henry Wall or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money, the slaves (if any) and personal Estate of Sarah Tucker, Decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 157, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Sarah Tucker decd. was returned into Court and Ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. The Last Will and Testament of George Smith decd. was presented in Court by Joshua Smith and Millington Smith the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of William Malone and Nancy Cary witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of the said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted them for obtaining Probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon they together with Joseph Turner and Wood Tucker their Securities in... Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
June Court, 1790. Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. with the approbation of the Court made choice of John Jones Gent. to be his guardian and the said Jones thereupon entered into Bond with Rawleigh P. Downman his security in the sum of Five thousand pounds with conditions as the law directs. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 236, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Thomas Roney and Rebecca his wife to Isaac Tucker was acknowledged by the said Thomas and Rebecca to be their act and deed, she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and is ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 253, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Barnabas Jones to Robert Tucker was acknowledged by the said Barnabas and is ordered to be recorded and Martha wife of the said Barnabas appeared in Court and being first privily examined as the law directs relinquished her right of dower in the lands convyed by the indenture. Order Book 1789-1791, page 256, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary Jones and Rebecca Jones and Anna, Martha and Sarah Jones, infants by William Tucker their next friend against Green Jones, heir at law and Susannah Jones, widow and Relict of Thomas Jones dec'd. and Thomas Clay, Admr. of the said Thomas Jones... and on the motion of Rawleight P. Downman her next friend Jane Jones an infant, one of the children of the said Thomas Jones... William Tucker and Martha Jones two of the complainants in this cause being dead it is ordered that this suit do abate as to them... Order Book 1789-1791, page 259, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. David Tucker by George Pegram his guardian against Joseph Tucker. Suit in Chancery. Order Book 1789-1791, page 264, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Elizabeth Tucker widow and relict of William Tucker decd. having relinquished her right of administration of her deceased husband's estate; On the Motion of Thomas Clay who made oath according to law, and together with Samuel Scott his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of two hundred pounds conditioned as the law directs Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the said estate in due form. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Ordered that George Harper, James Harper, Thomas Wynne, and Green Jones or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of William Tucker deced. and return the appraisement to this Court. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
January Court, 1791. The Last Will and Testament of Sarah Harrison decd. was presented into Court & proved by the oath of Amey Tucker one of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 291, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
SAMUEL TUCKER'S COMPLAINT FOR 67 ACRES:
That the last will and testament of one William Tucker - Item 2nd of said will, the testator devised certain lands to his three sons, viz., George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker, this provision of the will being as follows
“Item 2nd. I give to my sons George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker all of my lands and cedar lying in the Countes of Williamson and Marshall, Tennessee to be divided equally in value between my said three sons als a lot that I own in the Town of Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee.”
III. That the said George Tucker and Hardeman Tucker both died about the time of the probate of said will, both intestate, and survived by no issue. The said Ferdinand Tucker died, intestate, in Williamson County, Tennessee, about 1911, survived by only two children, viz., complainant S.L. Tucker and defendant G.R. Tucker, and these two parties now own a one-third undivided interest in said land by inheritance from their said father.
1830 - 1895
George Robert Tucker was born Feb. 4, 1830 in Flat Creek, Williamson Co., TN and died Aug. 18, 1895.
George Robert Tucker, son of William and Rachel (Dowdy) Tucker, and grandson of John Randolph and (?) Tucker.
George Robert Tucker, married 1st Martha Emaline Lanier, daughter of William and Martha Carolina (Tanner) Lanier, and granddaughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Bugg) Lanier, Nov. 10, 1859.
George Robert Tucker, married 2nd Martha Virginia Giles, daughter of (?), who later married Samuel Aaron Smith.
∼George apparently had no children by either wife.
First Wife (Marriage 10 Nov 1859 Williamson, Tennessee):
Martha Emaline LANIER (1837–1887)
Second Wife (Marriage 12 Dec 1887 Williamson Co Tennessee):
Martha Virginia (Aunt Matt) GILES (1854–1936)
1880 United States Federal Census
Name:Minnie Tucker
Age: 4
Birth Date: Abt 1876
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 75
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Household Members
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 (head of house - farmer)
Emeline E. Tucker 42 (wife)
Minnie Tucker 4 (niece)
Tone B. Lanier 34 (brother-in-law - farmer)
George Reed 26 (nephew - farmer)
George's Father, William Tucker:
William's will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker and John Hardeman Tucker joined the Confederate Army. George Robert was discharged in 1862 or 1863 as being "unfit" for service because of a stiff leg from White swelling and chronic bronchitis. John Hardeman Tucker was a Confederate soldier until his death in 1864 at the Battle of Stone's River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When the family learned of his death, a wagon was promptly sent to Murfreesboro to bring him home. William Tucker was spared the agony experienced by many southern gentlefolk. He died at the beginning of the war, and it was left to the two remaining sons, George and Ferdinand, to manage the farm and care for their mother. His will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker married twice; first to Emmaline Lanier and second to "Aunt Matt" (Martha Giles). He did not have any children. George lived until 1895 at the old homeplace. He kept a wonderful "Farmer's Register" for many years about the weather on Flat Creek and other information about the sewing of wheat, "first lambs," church, grange affairs and trips to Nashville, mules and the weight and price of bacon. [Farmer's register – original in file of Beverly Barnes.]
George R Tucker
in the Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002
Name: George R Tucker
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1859
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Martha E Lanier
Name: G Tucker
Residence: Williamson, Tennessee
Age: 20 years
Estimated birth year: 1830
Birth place: Tennessee
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Race or color (expanded):
Film number: 444856
Image number: 00469
Reference number: 9
Dwelling: 653
Household id:
Marital status:
Free or slave:
Collection: 1850 United States Census
G R Tucker
in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: G R Tucker
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Year: abt 1829
Home in 1870: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jordans Store
Value of real estate: $6,000
Value of Personal Property: $400
Household Members:
Name Age
G R Tucker 41 [farmer]
M E Tucker 32 [keeping house]
F B Tucker 35
W C Reed 20 [domestic servant]
G A Reed 16
W S Reed 14
G Hunter 45
George R. Tucker
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George R. Tucker
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emeline E. Tucker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 [farmer]
Emeline E. Tucker 42 [wife}
Minnie Tucker 4 [niece]
Tone B. Lanier 34 [brother-in-law -farmer]
George Reed 26 [nephew]
Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker lived with his family on Flat Creek until his death in 1907. Both Ferdinand and Rebecca Low, his wife, are buried on the farm William Tucker had purchased upon arriving in Williamson County almost one hundred years earlier. headstones mark their graves on the present Luther Edmonson farm.
After the death of Ferdinand Tucker, his son, Samuel Low Tucker continued farming the original farmland until the 1920s, when he moved to a farm on the Franklin-Murfreesboro Road. Cousin Sam had married Annie Ezell in 1900, and while several children were born to them, one son, Frank, was the only survivor. Aunt Becky lived with her son and his wife for the rest of her life.
Sam and Annie Tucker will be well remembered by some residents, who recall the old days on Flat Creek. They would certainly agree that he was a gentle, kind and honest man; tall with a smiling, weatherworn face. Cousin Annie was quick of movement, cheerful and sweet of disposition.
While Sam Tucker was tall and slim, another of William Tucker’s grandsons was of medium height with sandy hair and a red beard. He may have resembled that first John Tucker and he still belonged to the Presbyterian Church, blue stocking variety! This was Newton Tucker, the grandson who determined that his life’s work would be in the field of medicine. After the war, Newton and his wife Mary Ellen (Mollie) Cochran continued to live in Marshall County for thirteen years. Dr. Tucker became the mayor of Lewisburg, Tennessee, a position he held until he moved with his family to Nashville, where he practiced his profession until his death in 1899. He was a beloved doctor of distinguished reputation. His grandchildren and great grandchildren called him “Grandpa Tucker: his wife called him “Doctor.” He called his wife “Mrs. Tucker.” In spite of the formality, Newton and Mary Ellen Tucker were the parents of the following children:
(1) a daughter born 1862, died soon after birth.
(2) Robert Oliver Tucker, M.D., born 1863, died 1945, married first Allie Harlin and second Ada Harlin.
(3) Ellen Bugg Tucker, born 1866, died 1945, married William Thomass Woodring (grandmother of Beverly Barnes).
(4) Annie Maxwell Tucker, born 1868, died 1873.
(5) Margaret Stockton Tucker, born 1871, died 1947, married Charles Henry Yarbrough.
(6) Mark Guilford Tucker, born 1872, died 1938, married Lena Reese.
(7) Blackburn George Tucker, M.D., born 1875, died 1936, married Emma McGowan.
(8) James Gurley Tucker, born 1877, died 1896.
In Nashville, the Tuckers moved to a large brick home on Seventh Avenue North. Here Dr. Newton Tucker and his wife reared their children, and he opened an office of general practice. He continued to be interested in public health and public affairs. He became a City Councilman and president of that body in 1877. He was a member of all appropriate medical societies and taught at Meharry Medical College. Two of his four sons, Dr. R. O. Tucker and Dr. B. G. Tucker, graduated from the University of Nashville Medical School; and a third was attending Vanderbilt University Medical School at the time of his death.
Several of Dr. Newton G. Tucker’s descendants have followed him in the practice of medicine to the present generation. These included his grandson, Dr. T. V. Woodring, and a great grandson, Dr. Woodring Pearson. For the past one hundred and twenty-five years, the Tucker family has furnished doctors to serve their country and their communities. Each generation of Tuckers has stepped forward to serve his country when needed, since the time of the Colonial Militia.
Eleanor Kauffman: I didn’t get to know any of the Tanner or Tucker families. My mother, Hattie Vera Giles, died when I was four. I lived in Nashville with the mother of my father, Duncan Elmo Overton, Sr. for a couple of years. My grandmother was Paulina E. Thompson, from Thompson Station, Williamson Co., TN. The Overton family also is from Williamson County. When I was 6 my father remarried and we lived in Knoxville, TN. After my father’s remarriage I was allowed to visit my mother’s family only once, I think when I was about 7 years old. I was in Knoxville until my marriage at age 23. My husband is James V. Kauffman of Lancaster, Pa. We met when we both were working in Atlas Powder Co., in Knoxville. Since then we have lived in Pittsburg, Pa., Chapel Hill, NC, New York, Panama, Phoenix, Arizona, Cuba and now in Queretaro, Mexico. We have four children and 10 grandchildren.
I became interested in genealogy about 10 years ago when all my ancestors were dead and I had no one to ask about anything. My sister of 87 knew a little, just enough to get me started and I have found cousins I never knew I had that have helped be ever so much. The internet has been a gold mine for me. Especially Rootsweb and Ancestry. Com. Everybody has been so nice in sharing information and answering letters. Well, the ones I ask what are their sources hardly ever answer and they are the exception.
Send me your address and I will mail the pages to you. It may take as much as 3 weeks for them to arrive even if I send them air mail. Mexican mail is ever so slow.
I take it you are related to me in some way and all my cousins always get big
HUGS
Ruth
Elizabeth Warren Lanier, born 26 Sep 1793, called "Patsy", and possibly named for her paternal grandmother (?). Married-1st: Ephraim Bugg (b. 4/19/1791- d. 1/18/1833) in Williamson Co, TN. Their children were:
(1) Benjamin Nicholas Bugg (b.4/29/1815; m. to Annis Tucker 3/9/1835)
(2) Sophronia Bugg (b. 11/7/1817; died young)
(3) Elizabeth Jane Bugg (b. 11/19/1819; m. Allen C. Tucker on 4/18/1838; d. 1856)
(4) William Lanier Bugg (b.4/9/1822)
(5) Ephraim M. W. Bugg (b. 12/10/1824-d.about 1845).
On 11/12/1833, Elizabeth (Patsy) Lanier married-2nd: William Tucker (b.1789-d.1861). Their children:
(1) Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker (b. 10/7/1834; m. to Rebecca Low on 2/12/1878; d. 9/1/1907)
(2) John Hardiman Tucker (b. 1837; killed in Battle of Murfreesboro, TN, Civil War).
Elizabeth died after 1860.
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Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1799-1832
By Albert L. Johnson
Volume One
1799 -1832
Page 301
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Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier Bugg - Tucker
Birth: Sep. 26, 1793 Brunswick County
Virginia, USA
Death: 1860
Williamson County
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier was born to Martha Patsy Malone and Nicholas Lanier of Brunswick County Virginia. She married Ephraim M. Bugg, also of Virginia, in Williamson County Tennessee on April 18, 1814. Ephraim had been serving in the Tennesse Militia. Records note that both Patsy and Ephraim were of Scotch-Irish descent. They made their home near Flat Creek, Tennessee. Seven children were born from their marriage: Benjamin Nicholas, Sophronia (who died at an early age), Elizabeth Jane, William Lanier, Mary Jane, Ephraim M., and Emmaline "Linda" Bugg.
Patsy remarried William Tucker in 1933. Two more children were born: Ferdinand Blackburn and John Hardeman Tucker. William Tucker's son, Allen, from his previous marriage, married Elizabeth Jane Bugg, daughter of Patsy and Ephraim. His daughter, Annis, married Patsy and Ephraim's son, Benjamin Nicholas Bugg. As a result, Patsy's husbands had a number of mutual grandchildren.
William Tucker was an early settler of Middle Tennessee and owned 300 acres with a family cemetery. According to Tennessee historical records, when a family death occurred, the remains were deposited in the cemetery. As a result, it is presumed that Patsy is buried in the old Tucker Cemetery on the family land.
Allen C. Tucker was a farmer and businessman who frequently appears in records serving as administrator of estates, guardian, etc. He lived in Marshall County for a period but moved back to the old farm in Williamson when his son was 16 years of age.
In 1847, while living in Marshall County, Allen Tucker received a letter from B. N. Bugg, his brother-in-law, and his wife Annis Tucker Bugg. It is a most interesting document and was invaluable for its content referring to family and family affairs. The original was found by Sam L. Tucker about 1940 in an old wallet belonging to his father, Ferdinand Tucker, son of William Tucker.
“August 27th, 1847. State of Arkansas, Johnson City.
Dear Brother and Sister.
I take the present opportunity of informing you that we received your letter the 19th of this inst. which gave us great satisfaction to hear from you for it has been over 18 months since we heard from you sir. You must excuse me for my weakness at this time for I am not able to sit up long at a time for I am sick with my head – the old disease that has afflicted me all of my life. I have not had but one spell before this in this country. My family is well and in good health. Sarah E. Bugg was born April the 4th, 1836 and weighs 70 lbs. John E. Bugg was born Feb. the 26th, 1838 and weighs 48 lbs. Martha C. Bugg (she weighs 46 lbs.) was born April the 8th, 1840. Nancy A. Bugg was born Feb. the 27th, 1842. She departed this life July the 8th, 1843, aged 16 mo. and 13 days. Thomas W. Bugg was born December the 4th, 1844 and he weighs 37 lbs. The children born in this state is a great deal healthy and stouter than them that is brought here from other states. E.M. Bugg was born April the 19th, 1791. He died January the 18th, 1835, aged 33 years, 8 mo and 30 days. Patsey W. Bugg, wife of Ephraim, was born Sept. the 26th, 1793. B. N. Bugg was born April the 297th, 1915. Sophronia Bugg was born November the 7th, 1817. Elizabeth Jane Bugg was born November 19, 1819. W. L. Bugg was born April 9th, 1822. E. M. W. Bugg was born December 10th, 1824. Annis Bugg was born July 1813, and she weighs 150 lbs. My leg has not hurt me any since about the first of March last. You wrote me concerning James A. McOhany and John R. Moore. If Mc and me had had a settlement he would have been in my debt and for old Moore I don’t owe him one cent.
The identity of the wife of John Tucker has not been established; however, at least three children have been identified:
William Tucker, born 1787
John Tucker
Margaret Tucker
The following may relate to our William Tucker:
CEMETERY LOCATIONS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Tucker Cemetery 354256N 0864512W Rally Hill
Tucker-Garrett Cemetery 355632N 0865820W Leipers Fork
WILLIAMSON CO TN
1810 - Nov 20 - Micajah Dowdy m: Rebecca Tucker, Wm. Tucker bond
1812 - Jul 14 - Wm.Dowdy - Court minute, road work with Wm.Tucker
1816 -Feb 22 - Allen Dowdy m: Martha Tucker, Bond: Wm.Dowdy
1820 - Jun 10 - Wm. Dowdy m: Elizabeth Edwards, bond: Wm.Tucker
1825 - Dec 8 - John Dowdy - 300 acre Flat Creek & No. branch Duck River from Thos. Gillespie. Witn: John Tucker, John Allison, J. Gillespie.
1827 - May 1 - John Dowdy - Land Entry #308 -75 acr Little Turnbull, includes 10 acre where widow Tucker lived. Surveyed 1 May 1827.SCC: Wm. Dowdy
1827 - Jun 1 - John Dowdy witn’d will of Isaac Gillespie. Other witn: John Tucker
1827 - Oct 5 - Joseph Dowdy - Land Entry #597 - 100 acres Turnbull Crk and line of Joseph Tucker. SCC: Allen Dowdy
1828 - Jul 20 - John Dowdy sold 50 acr on Flat Crk to John Tucker. Wit: Wm. C. Dowdy
1829 - Jul 2 - John Dowdy JR m: Sally Tucker (JR is son of John Dowdy SR)
1835 - Mar 9 - John Dowdy bondsman for marr of Annis Tucker & Benj. N. Bugg
1839 - Mar 4 - Martin Dowdy bondsman for Allen Tucker Guardian of Wm. Tucker’s children
1840 29 Jun - Dowdy, Joseph his line mentioned as boundary of James Byrd entry, also Tuckers line
1840 6 Jul - Dowdy, Joseph , James Byrds entry bounded by his land opposite Joseph Tuckers, on Little Turnbull Creek
1842 7 Mar court record - Dowdy, Rebecca (her minor children), Allen C.Tucker renewed his bond as Guardian of: Matilda, Emeline, Tennessee & George Tucker
1845 14 Apr - Dowdy, John (SR) Will. wife Raney(Serany), chldrn: Samuel,Sally(Sarah)not of age + /other /chldrn unnamed. Exec: HenryWalker. Witn: JohnWall, Wm.Tucker
D.R. Corlett, Admr. vs. Hannah Edwards et al
James Edward estate - 1882
Deposition of George R. Tucker - 57 years old - I reside in the 22nd district....James Edwards heirs are: Mrs. Martha Tanner, wife of John Tanner is a grand neice. Malinda Kingston, Nancy Corlett, Sarah Camp, Phoebe Nois, George Dowdy, and Lewis Dowdy are children of William Dowdy whose wife was a neice of James Edwards. Malinda Kingston Lives in Bedford County. Mrs. Nancy Corlett and Mrs Sarah Camp lives in Williamson Co. Phoebe Nois lives in Davidson Co. George and Louis Dowdy lives in Cheatham Co.
MARSHALL CO TENN
1827 Feb 21. John Marshall of Williamson to Allen Dowdy of Williamson 175 ac beginning at Eliz Marshalls NE corner N 140 poles, W 200 poles, S 140 poles to her NW corner, E 200 poles to beginning . It being sd John Marshalls part of a certain tract divided by his father Wm Marshall to him and Eliz Marshall . Wit: Wm Tucker, Wm Dowdy (Bedford Co Y-325) Paid $700
February Court, 1789. Ordered that Robert Tucker Executor of Raines Tucker dec'd. be summoned to appear at the next Court and render an account of his Administration of the said Rains Tuckers Estate. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Richard Smith was proved by the oaths of Daniel Tucker and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Daniel Tucker was proved by the oaths of Richard Smith and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. A Marriage Contract entered into between David Tucker and Frances Jackson was proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Eppes, Ralph Jackson and Daniel Jackson witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Tucker dec'd. having been proved in December Court last Wood Tucker and Isaac Tucker the Executors named in said Will came into Court and on their motion made oath thereto and certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form without of any Security being the Testators direction in his said Will. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. Ordered that William Watts Noah Brown Thomas Olliver and Elisha King or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of Joseph Tucker decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
April Court, 1789. A Deed of Gift from Susannah Jones to William Tucker was proved by the oaths of William Hardaway Junr., William Harper and Nathaniel Malone witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 27, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
May Court, 1789. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary and Rebecca Jones, Anna Jones, Martha Jones and Sarah Jones, infants by the said William Tucker their next friend, Pltf. against Green Jones, Heir at Law of Thomas Jones, dec'd., Susannah Jones widow and relict and Thomas Clay, Adminstrator of the said Thomas Jones, Deft. Suit in Chancery. . . . ordered that Raleigh P. Bownman, George Harper, Thomas Wynne and James Harper or any two of them... inspect and audit the account of the said Thomas Clay... and make division of the Slaves and personal Estate... Order Book 1789-1791, page 29, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Daniel Tucker to John Davis was proved by the oaths of Henry Couzins and Joseph Burnett two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be continued for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 118, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. Joel Pennington Guardian to Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. rendered his account of the said orphans Estate which being examined was sworn by the said Joel and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 119, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. On the Motion of Jemima Lamb widow and relict of John Lamb dec'd. who made oath according to law Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration o the Estate of the said John Lamb giving Security whereupon she together with William Lamb, Nicholas Lamb, Green Jones and William Tucker her securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Pounds with Condition as the Law directs. Order Book 1789-1791, page 199, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1789. Christopher McConnico and Jared McConnico Admrs. of John Lang Dec'd. against Wilmoth Evans.
Suit in Debt. John Tucker came into Court and undertook for the Deft. that in case she should be cast in this Suit she the said Deft. would pay and satisfy the condemnation fo the Court or rinder her body to prison in Execution for the same or that he the said John Tucker would do it for her. Order Book 1789-1791, page 133, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. On the Motion of William Adams who made oath according to law Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration on the Estate of Sarah Tucker dec'd. giving Security, whereupon he together with George Pegram his security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of two hundred pounds, according to Law. Order Book 1789-1791, page 156, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. Ordered that William Smith, Robert Willson, George Willson and Henry Wall or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money, the slaves (if any) and personal Estate of Sarah Tucker, Decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 157, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Sarah Tucker decd. was returned into Court and Ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. The Last Will and Testament of George Smith decd. was presented in Court by Joshua Smith and Millington Smith the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of William Malone and Nancy Cary witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of the said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted them for obtaining Probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon they together with Joseph Turner and Wood Tucker their Securities in... Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
June Court, 1790. Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. with the approbation of the Court made choice of John Jones Gent. to be his guardian and the said Jones thereupon entered into Bond with Rawleigh P. Downman his security in the sum of Five thousand pounds with conditions as the law directs. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 236, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Thomas Roney and Rebecca his wife to Isaac Tucker was acknowledged by the said Thomas and Rebecca to be their act and deed, she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and is ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 253, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Barnabas Jones to Robert Tucker was acknowledged by the said Barnabas and is ordered to be recorded and Martha wife of the said Barnabas appeared in Court and being first privily examined as the law directs relinquished her right of dower in the lands convyed by the indenture. Order Book 1789-1791, page 256, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary Jones and Rebecca Jones and Anna, Martha and Sarah Jones, infants by William Tucker their next friend against Green Jones, heir at law and Susannah Jones, widow and Relict of Thomas Jones dec'd. and Thomas Clay, Admr. of the said Thomas Jones... and on the motion of Rawleight P. Downman her next friend Jane Jones an infant, one of the children of the said Thomas Jones... William Tucker and Martha Jones two of the complainants in this cause being dead it is ordered that this suit do abate as to them... Order Book 1789-1791, page 259, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. David Tucker by George Pegram his guardian against Joseph Tucker. Suit in Chancery. Order Book 1789-1791, page 264, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Elizabeth Tucker widow and relict of William Tucker decd. having relinquished her right of administration of her deceased husband's estate; On the Motion of Thomas Clay who made oath according to law, and together with Samuel Scott his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of two hundred pounds conditioned as the law directs Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the said estate in due form. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Ordered that George Harper, James Harper, Thomas Wynne, and Green Jones or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of William Tucker deced. and return the appraisement to this Court. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
January Court, 1791. The Last Will and Testament of Sarah Harrison decd. was presented into Court & proved by the oath of Amey Tucker one of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 291, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
SAMUEL TUCKER'S COMPLAINT FOR 67 ACRES:
That the last will and testament of one William Tucker - Item 2nd of said will, the testator devised certain lands to his three sons, viz., George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker, this provision of the will being as follows
“Item 2nd. I give to my sons George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker all of my lands and cedar lying in the Countes of Williamson and Marshall, Tennessee to be divided equally in value between my said three sons als a lot that I own in the Town of Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee.”
III. That the said George Tucker and Hardeman Tucker both died about the time of the probate of said will, both intestate, and survived by no issue. The said Ferdinand Tucker died, intestate, in Williamson County, Tennessee, about 1911, survived by only two children, viz., complainant S.L. Tucker and defendant G.R. Tucker, and these two parties now own a one-third undivided interest in said land by inheritance from their said father.
George Robert Tucker
1830 - 1895
George Robert Tucker was born Feb. 4, 1830 in Flat Creek, Williamson Co., TN and died Aug. 18, 1895.
George Robert Tucker, son of William and Rachel (Dowdy) Tucker, and grandson of John Randolph and (?) Tucker.
George Robert Tucker, married 1st Martha Emaline Lanier, daughter of William and Martha Carolina (Tanner) Lanier, and granddaughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Bugg) Lanier, Nov. 10, 1859.
George Robert Tucker, married 2nd Martha Virginia Giles, daughter of (?), who later married Samuel Aaron Smith.
∼George apparently had no children by either wife.
First Wife (Marriage 10 Nov 1859 Williamson, Tennessee):
Martha Emaline LANIER (1837–1887)
Second Wife (Marriage 12 Dec 1887 Williamson Co Tennessee):
Martha Virginia (Aunt Matt) GILES (1854–1936)
1880 United States Federal Census
Name:Minnie Tucker
Age: 4
Birth Date: Abt 1876
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 75
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Household Members
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 (head of house - farmer)
Emeline E. Tucker 42 (wife)
Minnie Tucker 4 (niece)
Tone B. Lanier 34 (brother-in-law - farmer)
George Reed 26 (nephew - farmer)
George's Father, William Tucker:
William's will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker and John Hardeman Tucker joined the Confederate Army. George Robert was discharged in 1862 or 1863 as being "unfit" for service because of a stiff leg from White swelling and chronic bronchitis. John Hardeman Tucker was a Confederate soldier until his death in 1864 at the Battle of Stone's River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When the family learned of his death, a wagon was promptly sent to Murfreesboro to bring him home. William Tucker was spared the agony experienced by many southern gentlefolk. He died at the beginning of the war, and it was left to the two remaining sons, George and Ferdinand, to manage the farm and care for their mother. His will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker married twice; first to Emmaline Lanier and second to "Aunt Matt" (Martha Giles). He did not have any children. George lived until 1895 at the old homeplace. He kept a wonderful "Farmer's Register" for many years about the weather on Flat Creek and other information about the sewing of wheat, "first lambs," church, grange affairs and trips to Nashville, mules and the weight and price of bacon. [Farmer's register – original in file of Beverly Barnes.]
George R Tucker
in the Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002
Name: George R Tucker
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1859
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Martha E Lanier
Name: G Tucker
Residence: Williamson, Tennessee
Age: 20 years
Estimated birth year: 1830
Birth place: Tennessee
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Race or color (expanded):
Film number: 444856
Image number: 00469
Reference number: 9
Dwelling: 653
Household id:
Marital status:
Free or slave:
Collection: 1850 United States Census
G R Tucker
in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: G R Tucker
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Year: abt 1829
Home in 1870: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jordans Store
Value of real estate: $6,000
Value of Personal Property: $400
Household Members:
Name Age
G R Tucker 41 [farmer]
M E Tucker 32 [keeping house]
F B Tucker 35
W C Reed 20 [domestic servant]
G A Reed 16
W S Reed 14
G Hunter 45
George R. Tucker
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George R. Tucker
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emeline E. Tucker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 [farmer]
Emeline E. Tucker 42 [wife}
Minnie Tucker 4 [niece]
Tone B. Lanier 34 [brother-in-law -farmer]
George Reed 26 [nephew]
Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker lived with his family on Flat Creek until his death in 1907. Both Ferdinand and Rebecca Low, his wife, are buried on the farm William Tucker had purchased upon arriving in Williamson County almost one hundred years earlier. headstones mark their graves on the present Luther Edmonson farm.
After the death of Ferdinand Tucker, his son, Samuel Low Tucker continued farming the original farmland until the 1920s, when he moved to a farm on the Franklin-Murfreesboro Road. Cousin Sam had married Annie Ezell in 1900, and while several children were born to them, one son, Frank, was the only survivor. Aunt Becky lived with her son and his wife for the rest of her life.
Sam and Annie Tucker will be well remembered by some residents, who recall the old days on Flat Creek. They would certainly agree that he was a gentle, kind and honest man; tall with a smiling, weatherworn face. Cousin Annie was quick of movement, cheerful and sweet of disposition.
While Sam Tucker was tall and slim, another of William Tucker’s grandsons was of medium height with sandy hair and a red beard. He may have resembled that first John Tucker and he still belonged to the Presbyterian Church, blue stocking variety! This was Newton Tucker, the grandson who determined that his life’s work would be in the field of medicine. After the war, Newton and his wife Mary Ellen (Mollie) Cochran continued to live in Marshall County for thirteen years. Dr. Tucker became the mayor of Lewisburg, Tennessee, a position he held until he moved with his family to Nashville, where he practiced his profession until his death in 1899. He was a beloved doctor of distinguished reputation. His grandchildren and great grandchildren called him “Grandpa Tucker: his wife called him “Doctor.” He called his wife “Mrs. Tucker.” In spite of the formality, Newton and Mary Ellen Tucker were the parents of the following children:
(1) a daughter born 1862, died soon after birth.
(2) Robert Oliver Tucker, M.D., born 1863, died 1945, married first Allie Harlin and second Ada Harlin.
(3) Ellen Bugg Tucker, born 1866, died 1945, married William Thomass Woodring (grandmother of Beverly Barnes).
(4) Annie Maxwell Tucker, born 1868, died 1873.
(5) Margaret Stockton Tucker, born 1871, died 1947, married Charles Henry Yarbrough.
(6) Mark Guilford Tucker, born 1872, died 1938, married Lena Reese.
(7) Blackburn George Tucker, M.D., born 1875, died 1936, married Emma McGowan.
(8) James Gurley Tucker, born 1877, died 1896.
In Nashville, the Tuckers moved to a large brick home on Seventh Avenue North. Here Dr. Newton Tucker and his wife reared their children, and he opened an office of general practice. He continued to be interested in public health and public affairs. He became a City Councilman and president of that body in 1877. He was a member of all appropriate medical societies and taught at Meharry Medical College. Two of his four sons, Dr. R. O. Tucker and Dr. B. G. Tucker, graduated from the University of Nashville Medical School; and a third was attending Vanderbilt University Medical School at the time of his death.
Several of Dr. Newton G. Tucker’s descendants have followed him in the practice of medicine to the present generation. These included his grandson, Dr. T. V. Woodring, and a great grandson, Dr. Woodring Pearson. For the past one hundred and twenty-five years, the Tucker family has furnished doctors to serve their country and their communities. Each generation of Tuckers has stepped forward to serve his country when needed, since the time of the Colonial Militia.
Eleanor Kauffman: I didn’t get to know any of the Tanner or Tucker families. My mother, Hattie Vera Giles, died when I was four. I lived in Nashville with the mother of my father, Duncan Elmo Overton, Sr. for a couple of years. My grandmother was Paulina E. Thompson, from Thompson Station, Williamson Co., TN. The Overton family also is from Williamson County. When I was 6 my father remarried and we lived in Knoxville, TN. After my father’s remarriage I was allowed to visit my mother’s family only once, I think when I was about 7 years old. I was in Knoxville until my marriage at age 23. My husband is James V. Kauffman of Lancaster, Pa. We met when we both were working in Atlas Powder Co., in Knoxville. Since then we have lived in Pittsburg, Pa., Chapel Hill, NC, New York, Panama, Phoenix, Arizona, Cuba and now in Queretaro, Mexico. We have four children and 10 grandchildren.
I became interested in genealogy about 10 years ago when all my ancestors were dead and I had no one to ask about anything. My sister of 87 knew a little, just enough to get me started and I have found cousins I never knew I had that have helped be ever so much. The internet has been a gold mine for me. Especially Rootsweb and Ancestry. Com. Everybody has been so nice in sharing information and answering letters. Well, the ones I ask what are their sources hardly ever answer and they are the exception.
Send me your address and I will mail the pages to you. It may take as much as 3 weeks for them to arrive even if I send them air mail. Mexican mail is ever so slow.
I take it you are related to me in some way and all my cousins always get big
HUGS
Ruth
Elizabeth Warren Lanier, born 26 Sep 1793, called "Patsy", and possibly named for her paternal grandmother (?). Married-1st: Ephraim Bugg (b. 4/19/1791- d. 1/18/1833) in Williamson Co, TN. Their children were:
(1) Benjamin Nicholas Bugg (b.4/29/1815; m. to Annis Tucker 3/9/1835)
(2) Sophronia Bugg (b. 11/7/1817; died young)
(3) Elizabeth Jane Bugg (b. 11/19/1819; m. Allen C. Tucker on 4/18/1838; d. 1856)
(4) William Lanier Bugg (b.4/9/1822)
(5) Ephraim M. W. Bugg (b. 12/10/1824-d.about 1845).
On 11/12/1833, Elizabeth (Patsy) Lanier married-2nd: William Tucker (b.1789-d.1861). Their children:
(1) Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker (b. 10/7/1834; m. to Rebecca Low on 2/12/1878; d. 9/1/1907)
(2) John Hardiman Tucker (b. 1837; killed in Battle of Murfreesboro, TN, Civil War).
Elizabeth died after 1860.
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Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1799-1832
By Albert L. Johnson
Volume One
1799 -1832
Page 301
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Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier Bugg - Tucker
Birth: Sep. 26, 1793 Brunswick County
Virginia, USA
Death: 1860
Williamson County
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier was born to Martha Patsy Malone and Nicholas Lanier of Brunswick County Virginia. She married Ephraim M. Bugg, also of Virginia, in Williamson County Tennessee on April 18, 1814. Ephraim had been serving in the Tennesse Militia. Records note that both Patsy and Ephraim were of Scotch-Irish descent. They made their home near Flat Creek, Tennessee. Seven children were born from their marriage: Benjamin Nicholas, Sophronia (who died at an early age), Elizabeth Jane, William Lanier, Mary Jane, Ephraim M., and Emmaline "Linda" Bugg.
Patsy remarried William Tucker in 1933. Two more children were born: Ferdinand Blackburn and John Hardeman Tucker. William Tucker's son, Allen, from his previous marriage, married Elizabeth Jane Bugg, daughter of Patsy and Ephraim. His daughter, Annis, married Patsy and Ephraim's son, Benjamin Nicholas Bugg. As a result, Patsy's husbands had a number of mutual grandchildren.
William Tucker was an early settler of Middle Tennessee and owned 300 acres with a family cemetery. According to Tennessee historical records, when a family death occurred, the remains were deposited in the cemetery. As a result, it is presumed that Patsy is buried in the old Tucker Cemetery on the family land.
Allen C. Tucker was a farmer and businessman who frequently appears in records serving as administrator of estates, guardian, etc. He lived in Marshall County for a period but moved back to the old farm in Williamson when his son was 16 years of age.
In 1847, while living in Marshall County, Allen Tucker received a letter from B. N. Bugg, his brother-in-law, and his wife Annis Tucker Bugg. It is a most interesting document and was invaluable for its content referring to family and family affairs. The original was found by Sam L. Tucker about 1940 in an old wallet belonging to his father, Ferdinand Tucker, son of William Tucker.
“August 27th, 1847. State of Arkansas, Johnson City.
Dear Brother and Sister.
I take the present opportunity of informing you that we received your letter the 19th of this inst. which gave us great satisfaction to hear from you for it has been over 18 months since we heard from you sir. You must excuse me for my weakness at this time for I am not able to sit up long at a time for I am sick with my head – the old disease that has afflicted me all of my life. I have not had but one spell before this in this country. My family is well and in good health. Sarah E. Bugg was born April the 4th, 1836 and weighs 70 lbs. John E. Bugg was born Feb. the 26th, 1838 and weighs 48 lbs. Martha C. Bugg (she weighs 46 lbs.) was born April the 8th, 1840. Nancy A. Bugg was born Feb. the 27th, 1842. She departed this life July the 8th, 1843, aged 16 mo. and 13 days. Thomas W. Bugg was born December the 4th, 1844 and he weighs 37 lbs. The children born in this state is a great deal healthy and stouter than them that is brought here from other states. E.M. Bugg was born April the 19th, 1791. He died January the 18th, 1835, aged 33 years, 8 mo and 30 days. Patsey W. Bugg, wife of Ephraim, was born Sept. the 26th, 1793. B. N. Bugg was born April the 297th, 1915. Sophronia Bugg was born November the 7th, 1817. Elizabeth Jane Bugg was born November 19, 1819. W. L. Bugg was born April 9th, 1822. E. M. W. Bugg was born December 10th, 1824. Annis Bugg was born July 1813, and she weighs 150 lbs. My leg has not hurt me any since about the first of March last. You wrote me concerning James A. McOhany and John R. Moore. If Mc and me had had a settlement he would have been in my debt and for old Moore I don’t owe him one cent.
The identity of the wife of John Tucker has not been established; however, at least three children have been identified:
William Tucker, born 1787
John Tucker
Margaret Tucker
The following may relate to our William Tucker:
CEMETERY LOCATIONS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Tucker Cemetery 354256N 0864512W Rally Hill
Tucker-Garrett Cemetery 355632N 0865820W Leipers Fork
WILLIAMSON CO TN
1810 - Nov 20 - Micajah Dowdy m: Rebecca Tucker, Wm. Tucker bond
1812 - Jul 14 - Wm.Dowdy - Court minute, road work with Wm.Tucker
1816 -Feb 22 - Allen Dowdy m: Martha Tucker, Bond: Wm.Dowdy
1820 - Jun 10 - Wm. Dowdy m: Elizabeth Edwards, bond: Wm.Tucker
1825 - Dec 8 - John Dowdy - 300 acre Flat Creek & No. branch Duck River from Thos. Gillespie. Witn: John Tucker, John Allison, J. Gillespie.
1827 - May 1 - John Dowdy - Land Entry #308 -75 acr Little Turnbull, includes 10 acre where widow Tucker lived. Surveyed 1 May 1827.SCC: Wm. Dowdy
1827 - Jun 1 - John Dowdy witn’d will of Isaac Gillespie. Other witn: John Tucker
1827 - Oct 5 - Joseph Dowdy - Land Entry #597 - 100 acres Turnbull Crk and line of Joseph Tucker. SCC: Allen Dowdy
1828 - Jul 20 - John Dowdy sold 50 acr on Flat Crk to John Tucker. Wit: Wm. C. Dowdy
1829 - Jul 2 - John Dowdy JR m: Sally Tucker (JR is son of John Dowdy SR)
1835 - Mar 9 - John Dowdy bondsman for marr of Annis Tucker & Benj. N. Bugg
1839 - Mar 4 - Martin Dowdy bondsman for Allen Tucker Guardian of Wm. Tucker’s children
1840 29 Jun - Dowdy, Joseph his line mentioned as boundary of James Byrd entry, also Tuckers line
1840 6 Jul - Dowdy, Joseph , James Byrds entry bounded by his land opposite Joseph Tuckers, on Little Turnbull Creek
1842 7 Mar court record - Dowdy, Rebecca (her minor children), Allen C.Tucker renewed his bond as Guardian of: Matilda, Emeline, Tennessee & George Tucker
1845 14 Apr - Dowdy, John (SR) Will. wife Raney(Serany), chldrn: Samuel,Sally(Sarah)not of age + /other /chldrn unnamed. Exec: HenryWalker. Witn: JohnWall, Wm.Tucker
D.R. Corlett, Admr. vs. Hannah Edwards et al
James Edward estate - 1882
Deposition of George R. Tucker - 57 years old - I reside in the 22nd district....James Edwards heirs are: Mrs. Martha Tanner, wife of John Tanner is a grand neice. Malinda Kingston, Nancy Corlett, Sarah Camp, Phoebe Nois, George Dowdy, and Lewis Dowdy are children of William Dowdy whose wife was a neice of James Edwards. Malinda Kingston Lives in Bedford County. Mrs. Nancy Corlett and Mrs Sarah Camp lives in Williamson Co. Phoebe Nois lives in Davidson Co. George and Louis Dowdy lives in Cheatham Co.
MARSHALL CO TENN
1827 Feb 21. John Marshall of Williamson to Allen Dowdy of Williamson 175 ac beginning at Eliz Marshalls NE corner N 140 poles, W 200 poles, S 140 poles to her NW corner, E 200 poles to beginning . It being sd John Marshalls part of a certain tract divided by his father Wm Marshall to him and Eliz Marshall . Wit: Wm Tucker, Wm Dowdy (Bedford Co Y-325) Paid $700
February Court, 1789. Ordered that Robert Tucker Executor of Raines Tucker dec'd. be summoned to appear at the next Court and render an account of his Administration of the said Rains Tuckers Estate. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Richard Smith was proved by the oaths of Daniel Tucker and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Daniel Tucker was proved by the oaths of Richard Smith and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. A Marriage Contract entered into between David Tucker and Frances Jackson was proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Eppes, Ralph Jackson and Daniel Jackson witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Tucker dec'd. having been proved in December Court last Wood Tucker and Isaac Tucker the Executors named in said Will came into Court and on their motion made oath thereto and certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form without of any Security being the Testators direction in his said Will. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. Ordered that William Watts Noah Brown Thomas Olliver and Elisha King or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of Joseph Tucker decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
April Court, 1789. A Deed of Gift from Susannah Jones to William Tucker was proved by the oaths of William Hardaway Junr., William Harper and Nathaniel Malone witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 27, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
May Court, 1789. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary and Rebecca Jones, Anna Jones, Martha Jones and Sarah Jones, infants by the said William Tucker their next friend, Pltf. against Green Jones, Heir at Law of Thomas Jones, dec'd., Susannah Jones widow and relict and Thomas Clay, Adminstrator of the said Thomas Jones, Deft. Suit in Chancery. . . . ordered that Raleigh P. Bownman, George Harper, Thomas Wynne and James Harper or any two of them... inspect and audit the account of the said Thomas Clay... and make division of the Slaves and personal Estate... Order Book 1789-1791, page 29, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Daniel Tucker to John Davis was proved by the oaths of Henry Couzins and Joseph Burnett two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be continued for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 118, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. Joel Pennington Guardian to Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. rendered his account of the said orphans Estate which being examined was sworn by the said Joel and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 119, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. On the Motion of Jemima Lamb widow and relict of John Lamb dec'd. who made oath according to law Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration o the Estate of the said John Lamb giving Security whereupon she together with William Lamb, Nicholas Lamb, Green Jones and William Tucker her securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Pounds with Condition as the Law directs. Order Book 1789-1791, page 199, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1789. Christopher McConnico and Jared McConnico Admrs. of John Lang Dec'd. against Wilmoth Evans.
Suit in Debt. John Tucker came into Court and undertook for the Deft. that in case she should be cast in this Suit she the said Deft. would pay and satisfy the condemnation fo the Court or rinder her body to prison in Execution for the same or that he the said John Tucker would do it for her. Order Book 1789-1791, page 133, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. On the Motion of William Adams who made oath according to law Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration on the Estate of Sarah Tucker dec'd. giving Security, whereupon he together with George Pegram his security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of two hundred pounds, according to Law. Order Book 1789-1791, page 156, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. Ordered that William Smith, Robert Willson, George Willson and Henry Wall or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money, the slaves (if any) and personal Estate of Sarah Tucker, Decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 157, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Sarah Tucker decd. was returned into Court and Ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. The Last Will and Testament of George Smith decd. was presented in Court by Joshua Smith and Millington Smith the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of William Malone and Nancy Cary witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of the said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted them for obtaining Probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon they together with Joseph Turner and Wood Tucker their Securities in... Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
June Court, 1790. Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. with the approbation of the Court made choice of John Jones Gent. to be his guardian and the said Jones thereupon entered into Bond with Rawleigh P. Downman his security in the sum of Five thousand pounds with conditions as the law directs. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 236, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Thomas Roney and Rebecca his wife to Isaac Tucker was acknowledged by the said Thomas and Rebecca to be their act and deed, she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and is ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 253, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Barnabas Jones to Robert Tucker was acknowledged by the said Barnabas and is ordered to be recorded and Martha wife of the said Barnabas appeared in Court and being first privily examined as the law directs relinquished her right of dower in the lands convyed by the indenture. Order Book 1789-1791, page 256, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary Jones and Rebecca Jones and Anna, Martha and Sarah Jones, infants by William Tucker their next friend against Green Jones, heir at law and Susannah Jones, widow and Relict of Thomas Jones dec'd. and Thomas Clay, Admr. of the said Thomas Jones... and on the motion of Rawleight P. Downman her next friend Jane Jones an infant, one of the children of the said Thomas Jones... William Tucker and Martha Jones two of the complainants in this cause being dead it is ordered that this suit do abate as to them... Order Book 1789-1791, page 259, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. David Tucker by George Pegram his guardian against Joseph Tucker. Suit in Chancery. Order Book 1789-1791, page 264, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Elizabeth Tucker widow and relict of William Tucker decd. having relinquished her right of administration of her deceased husband's estate; On the Motion of Thomas Clay who made oath according to law, and together with Samuel Scott his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of two hundred pounds conditioned as the law directs Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the said estate in due form. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Ordered that George Harper, James Harper, Thomas Wynne, and Green Jones or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of William Tucker deced. and return the appraisement to this Court. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
January Court, 1791. The Last Will and Testament of Sarah Harrison decd. was presented into Court & proved by the oath of Amey Tucker one of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 291, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
SAMUEL TUCKER'S COMPLAINT FOR 67 ACRES:
That the last will and testament of one William Tucker - Item 2nd of said will, the testator devised certain lands to his three sons, viz., George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker, this provision of the will being as follows
“Item 2nd. I give to my sons George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker all of my lands and cedar lying in the Countes of Williamson and Marshall, Tennessee to be divided equally in value between my said three sons als a lot that I own in the Town of Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee.”
III. That the said George Tucker and Hardeman Tucker both died about the time of the probate of said will, both intestate, and survived by no issue. The said Ferdinand Tucker died, intestate, in Williamson County, Tennessee, about 1911, survived by only two children, viz., complainant S.L. Tucker and defendant G.R. Tucker, and these two parties now own a one-third undivided interest in said land by inheritance from their said father.
1830 - 1895
George Robert Tucker was born Feb. 4, 1830 in Flat Creek, Williamson Co., TN and died Aug. 18, 1895.
George Robert Tucker, son of William and Rachel (Dowdy) Tucker, and grandson of John Randolph and (?) Tucker.
George Robert Tucker, married 1st Martha Emaline Lanier, daughter of William and Martha Carolina (Tanner) Lanier, and granddaughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Bugg) Lanier, Nov. 10, 1859.
George Robert Tucker, married 2nd Martha Virginia Giles, daughter of (?), who later married Samuel Aaron Smith.
∼George apparently had no children by either wife.
First Wife (Marriage 10 Nov 1859 Williamson, Tennessee):
Martha Emaline LANIER (1837–1887)
Second Wife (Marriage 12 Dec 1887 Williamson Co Tennessee):
Martha Virginia (Aunt Matt) GILES (1854–1936)
1880 United States Federal Census
Name:Minnie Tucker
Age: 4
Birth Date: Abt 1876
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 75
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Household Members
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 (head of house - farmer)
Emeline E. Tucker 42 (wife)
Minnie Tucker 4 (niece)
Tone B. Lanier 34 (brother-in-law - farmer)
George Reed 26 (nephew - farmer)
George's Father, William Tucker:
William's will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker and John Hardeman Tucker joined the Confederate Army. George Robert was discharged in 1862 or 1863 as being "unfit" for service because of a stiff leg from White swelling and chronic bronchitis. John Hardeman Tucker was a Confederate soldier until his death in 1864 at the Battle of Stone's River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When the family learned of his death, a wagon was promptly sent to Murfreesboro to bring him home. William Tucker was spared the agony experienced by many southern gentlefolk. He died at the beginning of the war, and it was left to the two remaining sons, George and Ferdinand, to manage the farm and care for their mother. His will revealed that William was a caring person, as he directed his sons, among other things, to care for two elderly slaves for the rest of their lives. His will was written in 1860, but was not probated until 1866, after the war. When a final disposition was made of his property in 1936, William had thirty-one known grandchildren and ninety-eight great-grandchildren.
George Robert Tucker married twice; first to Emmaline Lanier and second to "Aunt Matt" (Martha Giles). He did not have any children. George lived until 1895 at the old homeplace. He kept a wonderful "Farmer's Register" for many years about the weather on Flat Creek and other information about the sewing of wheat, "first lambs," church, grange affairs and trips to Nashville, mules and the weight and price of bacon. [Farmer's register – original in file of Beverly Barnes.]
George R Tucker
in the Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002
Name: George R Tucker
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1859
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Martha E Lanier
Name: G Tucker
Residence: Williamson, Tennessee
Age: 20 years
Estimated birth year: 1830
Birth place: Tennessee
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Race or color (expanded):
Film number: 444856
Image number: 00469
Reference number: 9
Dwelling: 653
Household id:
Marital status:
Free or slave:
Collection: 1850 United States Census
G R Tucker
in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: G R Tucker
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Year: abt 1829
Home in 1870: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jordans Store
Value of real estate: $6,000
Value of Personal Property: $400
Household Members:
Name Age
G R Tucker 41 [farmer]
M E Tucker 32 [keeping house]
F B Tucker 35
W C Reed 20 [domestic servant]
G A Reed 16
W S Reed 14
G Hunter 45
George R. Tucker
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George R. Tucker
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Emeline E. Tucker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
George R. Tucker 51 [farmer]
Emeline E. Tucker 42 [wife}
Minnie Tucker 4 [niece]
Tone B. Lanier 34 [brother-in-law -farmer]
George Reed 26 [nephew]
Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker lived with his family on Flat Creek until his death in 1907. Both Ferdinand and Rebecca Low, his wife, are buried on the farm William Tucker had purchased upon arriving in Williamson County almost one hundred years earlier. headstones mark their graves on the present Luther Edmonson farm.
After the death of Ferdinand Tucker, his son, Samuel Low Tucker continued farming the original farmland until the 1920s, when he moved to a farm on the Franklin-Murfreesboro Road. Cousin Sam had married Annie Ezell in 1900, and while several children were born to them, one son, Frank, was the only survivor. Aunt Becky lived with her son and his wife for the rest of her life.
Sam and Annie Tucker will be well remembered by some residents, who recall the old days on Flat Creek. They would certainly agree that he was a gentle, kind and honest man; tall with a smiling, weatherworn face. Cousin Annie was quick of movement, cheerful and sweet of disposition.
While Sam Tucker was tall and slim, another of William Tucker’s grandsons was of medium height with sandy hair and a red beard. He may have resembled that first John Tucker and he still belonged to the Presbyterian Church, blue stocking variety! This was Newton Tucker, the grandson who determined that his life’s work would be in the field of medicine. After the war, Newton and his wife Mary Ellen (Mollie) Cochran continued to live in Marshall County for thirteen years. Dr. Tucker became the mayor of Lewisburg, Tennessee, a position he held until he moved with his family to Nashville, where he practiced his profession until his death in 1899. He was a beloved doctor of distinguished reputation. His grandchildren and great grandchildren called him “Grandpa Tucker: his wife called him “Doctor.” He called his wife “Mrs. Tucker.” In spite of the formality, Newton and Mary Ellen Tucker were the parents of the following children:
(1) a daughter born 1862, died soon after birth.
(2) Robert Oliver Tucker, M.D., born 1863, died 1945, married first Allie Harlin and second Ada Harlin.
(3) Ellen Bugg Tucker, born 1866, died 1945, married William Thomass Woodring (grandmother of Beverly Barnes).
(4) Annie Maxwell Tucker, born 1868, died 1873.
(5) Margaret Stockton Tucker, born 1871, died 1947, married Charles Henry Yarbrough.
(6) Mark Guilford Tucker, born 1872, died 1938, married Lena Reese.
(7) Blackburn George Tucker, M.D., born 1875, died 1936, married Emma McGowan.
(8) James Gurley Tucker, born 1877, died 1896.
In Nashville, the Tuckers moved to a large brick home on Seventh Avenue North. Here Dr. Newton Tucker and his wife reared their children, and he opened an office of general practice. He continued to be interested in public health and public affairs. He became a City Councilman and president of that body in 1877. He was a member of all appropriate medical societies and taught at Meharry Medical College. Two of his four sons, Dr. R. O. Tucker and Dr. B. G. Tucker, graduated from the University of Nashville Medical School; and a third was attending Vanderbilt University Medical School at the time of his death.
Several of Dr. Newton G. Tucker’s descendants have followed him in the practice of medicine to the present generation. These included his grandson, Dr. T. V. Woodring, and a great grandson, Dr. Woodring Pearson. For the past one hundred and twenty-five years, the Tucker family has furnished doctors to serve their country and their communities. Each generation of Tuckers has stepped forward to serve his country when needed, since the time of the Colonial Militia.
Eleanor Kauffman: I didn’t get to know any of the Tanner or Tucker families. My mother, Hattie Vera Giles, died when I was four. I lived in Nashville with the mother of my father, Duncan Elmo Overton, Sr. for a couple of years. My grandmother was Paulina E. Thompson, from Thompson Station, Williamson Co., TN. The Overton family also is from Williamson County. When I was 6 my father remarried and we lived in Knoxville, TN. After my father’s remarriage I was allowed to visit my mother’s family only once, I think when I was about 7 years old. I was in Knoxville until my marriage at age 23. My husband is James V. Kauffman of Lancaster, Pa. We met when we both were working in Atlas Powder Co., in Knoxville. Since then we have lived in Pittsburg, Pa., Chapel Hill, NC, New York, Panama, Phoenix, Arizona, Cuba and now in Queretaro, Mexico. We have four children and 10 grandchildren.
I became interested in genealogy about 10 years ago when all my ancestors were dead and I had no one to ask about anything. My sister of 87 knew a little, just enough to get me started and I have found cousins I never knew I had that have helped be ever so much. The internet has been a gold mine for me. Especially Rootsweb and Ancestry. Com. Everybody has been so nice in sharing information and answering letters. Well, the ones I ask what are their sources hardly ever answer and they are the exception.
Send me your address and I will mail the pages to you. It may take as much as 3 weeks for them to arrive even if I send them air mail. Mexican mail is ever so slow.
I take it you are related to me in some way and all my cousins always get big
HUGS
Ruth
Elizabeth Warren Lanier, born 26 Sep 1793, called "Patsy", and possibly named for her paternal grandmother (?). Married-1st: Ephraim Bugg (b. 4/19/1791- d. 1/18/1833) in Williamson Co, TN. Their children were:
(1) Benjamin Nicholas Bugg (b.4/29/1815; m. to Annis Tucker 3/9/1835)
(2) Sophronia Bugg (b. 11/7/1817; died young)
(3) Elizabeth Jane Bugg (b. 11/19/1819; m. Allen C. Tucker on 4/18/1838; d. 1856)
(4) William Lanier Bugg (b.4/9/1822)
(5) Ephraim M. W. Bugg (b. 12/10/1824-d.about 1845).
On 11/12/1833, Elizabeth (Patsy) Lanier married-2nd: William Tucker (b.1789-d.1861). Their children:
(1) Ferdinand Blackburn Tucker (b. 10/7/1834; m. to Rebecca Low on 2/12/1878; d. 9/1/1907)
(2) John Hardiman Tucker (b. 1837; killed in Battle of Murfreesboro, TN, Civil War).
Elizabeth died after 1860.
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Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1799-1832
By Albert L. Johnson
Volume One
1799 -1832
Page 301
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Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier Bugg - Tucker
Birth: Sep. 26, 1793 Brunswick County
Virginia, USA
Death: 1860
Williamson County
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Warren "Patsy" Lanier was born to Martha Patsy Malone and Nicholas Lanier of Brunswick County Virginia. She married Ephraim M. Bugg, also of Virginia, in Williamson County Tennessee on April 18, 1814. Ephraim had been serving in the Tennesse Militia. Records note that both Patsy and Ephraim were of Scotch-Irish descent. They made their home near Flat Creek, Tennessee. Seven children were born from their marriage: Benjamin Nicholas, Sophronia (who died at an early age), Elizabeth Jane, William Lanier, Mary Jane, Ephraim M., and Emmaline "Linda" Bugg.
Patsy remarried William Tucker in 1933. Two more children were born: Ferdinand Blackburn and John Hardeman Tucker. William Tucker's son, Allen, from his previous marriage, married Elizabeth Jane Bugg, daughter of Patsy and Ephraim. His daughter, Annis, married Patsy and Ephraim's son, Benjamin Nicholas Bugg. As a result, Patsy's husbands had a number of mutual grandchildren.
William Tucker was an early settler of Middle Tennessee and owned 300 acres with a family cemetery. According to Tennessee historical records, when a family death occurred, the remains were deposited in the cemetery. As a result, it is presumed that Patsy is buried in the old Tucker Cemetery on the family land.
Allen C. Tucker was a farmer and businessman who frequently appears in records serving as administrator of estates, guardian, etc. He lived in Marshall County for a period but moved back to the old farm in Williamson when his son was 16 years of age.
In 1847, while living in Marshall County, Allen Tucker received a letter from B. N. Bugg, his brother-in-law, and his wife Annis Tucker Bugg. It is a most interesting document and was invaluable for its content referring to family and family affairs. The original was found by Sam L. Tucker about 1940 in an old wallet belonging to his father, Ferdinand Tucker, son of William Tucker.
“August 27th, 1847. State of Arkansas, Johnson City.
Dear Brother and Sister.
I take the present opportunity of informing you that we received your letter the 19th of this inst. which gave us great satisfaction to hear from you for it has been over 18 months since we heard from you sir. You must excuse me for my weakness at this time for I am not able to sit up long at a time for I am sick with my head – the old disease that has afflicted me all of my life. I have not had but one spell before this in this country. My family is well and in good health. Sarah E. Bugg was born April the 4th, 1836 and weighs 70 lbs. John E. Bugg was born Feb. the 26th, 1838 and weighs 48 lbs. Martha C. Bugg (she weighs 46 lbs.) was born April the 8th, 1840. Nancy A. Bugg was born Feb. the 27th, 1842. She departed this life July the 8th, 1843, aged 16 mo. and 13 days. Thomas W. Bugg was born December the 4th, 1844 and he weighs 37 lbs. The children born in this state is a great deal healthy and stouter than them that is brought here from other states. E.M. Bugg was born April the 19th, 1791. He died January the 18th, 1835, aged 33 years, 8 mo and 30 days. Patsey W. Bugg, wife of Ephraim, was born Sept. the 26th, 1793. B. N. Bugg was born April the 297th, 1915. Sophronia Bugg was born November the 7th, 1817. Elizabeth Jane Bugg was born November 19, 1819. W. L. Bugg was born April 9th, 1822. E. M. W. Bugg was born December 10th, 1824. Annis Bugg was born July 1813, and she weighs 150 lbs. My leg has not hurt me any since about the first of March last. You wrote me concerning James A. McOhany and John R. Moore. If Mc and me had had a settlement he would have been in my debt and for old Moore I don’t owe him one cent.
The identity of the wife of John Tucker has not been established; however, at least three children have been identified:
William Tucker, born 1787
John Tucker
Margaret Tucker
The following may relate to our William Tucker:
CEMETERY LOCATIONS
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Tucker Cemetery 354256N 0864512W Rally Hill
Tucker-Garrett Cemetery 355632N 0865820W Leipers Fork
WILLIAMSON CO TN
1810 - Nov 20 - Micajah Dowdy m: Rebecca Tucker, Wm. Tucker bond
1812 - Jul 14 - Wm.Dowdy - Court minute, road work with Wm.Tucker
1816 -Feb 22 - Allen Dowdy m: Martha Tucker, Bond: Wm.Dowdy
1820 - Jun 10 - Wm. Dowdy m: Elizabeth Edwards, bond: Wm.Tucker
1825 - Dec 8 - John Dowdy - 300 acre Flat Creek & No. branch Duck River from Thos. Gillespie. Witn: John Tucker, John Allison, J. Gillespie.
1827 - May 1 - John Dowdy - Land Entry #308 -75 acr Little Turnbull, includes 10 acre where widow Tucker lived. Surveyed 1 May 1827.SCC: Wm. Dowdy
1827 - Jun 1 - John Dowdy witn’d will of Isaac Gillespie. Other witn: John Tucker
1827 - Oct 5 - Joseph Dowdy - Land Entry #597 - 100 acres Turnbull Crk and line of Joseph Tucker. SCC: Allen Dowdy
1828 - Jul 20 - John Dowdy sold 50 acr on Flat Crk to John Tucker. Wit: Wm. C. Dowdy
1829 - Jul 2 - John Dowdy JR m: Sally Tucker (JR is son of John Dowdy SR)
1835 - Mar 9 - John Dowdy bondsman for marr of Annis Tucker & Benj. N. Bugg
1839 - Mar 4 - Martin Dowdy bondsman for Allen Tucker Guardian of Wm. Tucker’s children
1840 29 Jun - Dowdy, Joseph his line mentioned as boundary of James Byrd entry, also Tuckers line
1840 6 Jul - Dowdy, Joseph , James Byrds entry bounded by his land opposite Joseph Tuckers, on Little Turnbull Creek
1842 7 Mar court record - Dowdy, Rebecca (her minor children), Allen C.Tucker renewed his bond as Guardian of: Matilda, Emeline, Tennessee & George Tucker
1845 14 Apr - Dowdy, John (SR) Will. wife Raney(Serany), chldrn: Samuel,Sally(Sarah)not of age + /other /chldrn unnamed. Exec: HenryWalker. Witn: JohnWall, Wm.Tucker
D.R. Corlett, Admr. vs. Hannah Edwards et al
James Edward estate - 1882
Deposition of George R. Tucker - 57 years old - I reside in the 22nd district....James Edwards heirs are: Mrs. Martha Tanner, wife of John Tanner is a grand neice. Malinda Kingston, Nancy Corlett, Sarah Camp, Phoebe Nois, George Dowdy, and Lewis Dowdy are children of William Dowdy whose wife was a neice of James Edwards. Malinda Kingston Lives in Bedford County. Mrs. Nancy Corlett and Mrs Sarah Camp lives in Williamson Co. Phoebe Nois lives in Davidson Co. George and Louis Dowdy lives in Cheatham Co.
MARSHALL CO TENN
1827 Feb 21. John Marshall of Williamson to Allen Dowdy of Williamson 175 ac beginning at Eliz Marshalls NE corner N 140 poles, W 200 poles, S 140 poles to her NW corner, E 200 poles to beginning . It being sd John Marshalls part of a certain tract divided by his father Wm Marshall to him and Eliz Marshall . Wit: Wm Tucker, Wm Dowdy (Bedford Co Y-325) Paid $700
February Court, 1789. Ordered that Robert Tucker Executor of Raines Tucker dec'd. be summoned to appear at the next Court and render an account of his Administration of the said Rains Tuckers Estate. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Richard Smith was proved by the oaths of Daniel Tucker and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Eppes to Daniel Tucker was proved by the oaths of Richard Smith and Ethel Tucker two of the witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. A Marriage Contract entered into between David Tucker and Frances Jackson was proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Eppes, Ralph Jackson and Daniel Jackson witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 4, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Tucker dec'd. having been proved in December Court last Wood Tucker and Isaac Tucker the Executors named in said Will came into Court and on their motion made oath thereto and certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form without of any Security being the Testators direction in his said Will. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1789. Ordered that William Watts Noah Brown Thomas Olliver and Elisha King or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of Joseph Tucker decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 6, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
April Court, 1789. A Deed of Gift from Susannah Jones to William Tucker was proved by the oaths of William Hardaway Junr., William Harper and Nathaniel Malone witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 27, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
May Court, 1789. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary and Rebecca Jones, Anna Jones, Martha Jones and Sarah Jones, infants by the said William Tucker their next friend, Pltf. against Green Jones, Heir at Law of Thomas Jones, dec'd., Susannah Jones widow and relict and Thomas Clay, Adminstrator of the said Thomas Jones, Deft. Suit in Chancery. . . . ordered that Raleigh P. Bownman, George Harper, Thomas Wynne and James Harper or any two of them... inspect and audit the account of the said Thomas Clay... and make division of the Slaves and personal Estate... Order Book 1789-1791, page 29, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Daniel Tucker to John Davis was proved by the oaths of Henry Couzins and Joseph Burnett two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be continued for further proof. Order Book 1789-1791, page 118, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. Joel Pennington Guardian to Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. rendered his account of the said orphans Estate which being examined was sworn by the said Joel and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 119, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1789. On the Motion of Jemima Lamb widow and relict of John Lamb dec'd. who made oath according to law Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration o the Estate of the said John Lamb giving Security whereupon she together with William Lamb, Nicholas Lamb, Green Jones and William Tucker her securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two Thousand Pounds with Condition as the Law directs. Order Book 1789-1791, page 199, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1789. Christopher McConnico and Jared McConnico Admrs. of John Lang Dec'd. against Wilmoth Evans.
Suit in Debt. John Tucker came into Court and undertook for the Deft. that in case she should be cast in this Suit she the said Deft. would pay and satisfy the condemnation fo the Court or rinder her body to prison in Execution for the same or that he the said John Tucker would do it for her. Order Book 1789-1791, page 133, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. On the Motion of William Adams who made oath according to law Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration on the Estate of Sarah Tucker dec'd. giving Security, whereupon he together with George Pegram his security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of two hundred pounds, according to Law. Order Book 1789-1791, page 156, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1789. Ordered that William Smith, Robert Willson, George Willson and Henry Wall or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money, the slaves (if any) and personal Estate of Sarah Tucker, Decd. Order Book 1789-1791, page 157, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Sarah Tucker decd. was returned into Court and Ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
February Court, 1790. The Last Will and Testament of George Smith decd. was presented in Court by Joshua Smith and Millington Smith the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of William Malone and Nancy Cary witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of the said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted them for obtaining Probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon they together with Joseph Turner and Wood Tucker their Securities in... Order Book 1789-1791, page 161, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
June Court, 1790. Benjamin Tucker orphan of Benjamin Tucker dec'd. with the approbation of the Court made choice of John Jones Gent. to be his guardian and the said Jones thereupon entered into Bond with Rawleigh P. Downman his security in the sum of Five thousand pounds with conditions as the law directs. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 236, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Thomas Roney and Rebecca his wife to Isaac Tucker was acknowledged by the said Thomas and Rebecca to be their act and deed, she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and is ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789-1791, page 253, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
October Court, 1790. An Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Barnabas Jones to Robert Tucker was acknowledged by the said Barnabas and is ordered to be recorded and Martha wife of the said Barnabas appeared in Court and being first privily examined as the law directs relinquished her right of dower in the lands convyed by the indenture. Order Book 1789-1791, page 256, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. William Tucker and Elizabeth his wife, Mary Jones and Rebecca Jones and Anna, Martha and Sarah Jones, infants by William Tucker their next friend against Green Jones, heir at law and Susannah Jones, widow and Relict of Thomas Jones dec'd. and Thomas Clay, Admr. of the said Thomas Jones... and on the motion of Rawleight P. Downman her next friend Jane Jones an infant, one of the children of the said Thomas Jones... William Tucker and Martha Jones two of the complainants in this cause being dead it is ordered that this suit do abate as to them... Order Book 1789-1791, page 259, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
November Court, 1790. David Tucker by George Pegram his guardian against Joseph Tucker. Suit in Chancery. Order Book 1789-1791, page 264, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Elizabeth Tucker widow and relict of William Tucker decd. having relinquished her right of administration of her deceased husband's estate; On the Motion of Thomas Clay who made oath according to law, and together with Samuel Scott his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of two hundred pounds conditioned as the law directs Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the said estate in due form. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
December Court, 1790. Ordered that George Harper, James Harper, Thomas Wynne, and Green Jones or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose do appraise in current money the Slaves (if any) and personal estate of William Tucker deced. and return the appraisement to this Court. Order Book 1789-1791, page 287, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
January Court, 1791. The Last Will and Testament of Sarah Harrison decd. was presented into Court & proved by the oath of Amey Tucker one of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Order Book 1789- 1791, page 291, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
SAMUEL TUCKER'S COMPLAINT FOR 67 ACRES:
That the last will and testament of one William Tucker - Item 2nd of said will, the testator devised certain lands to his three sons, viz., George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker, this provision of the will being as follows
“Item 2nd. I give to my sons George R. Tucker, Hardeman Tucker and Ferdinand Tucker all of my lands and cedar lying in the Countes of Williamson and Marshall, Tennessee to be divided equally in value between my said three sons als a lot that I own in the Town of Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee.”
III. That the said George Tucker and Hardeman Tucker both died about the time of the probate of said will, both intestate, and survived by no issue. The said Ferdinand Tucker died, intestate, in Williamson County, Tennessee, about 1911, survived by only two children, viz., complainant S.L. Tucker and defendant G.R. Tucker, and these two parties now own a one-third undivided interest in said land by inheritance from their said father.
Gravesite Details
Reported Deaths from The Nashville Christian Advocate, 1885-1886 (Page 36). M. E. Tucker daughter of William Lanier, wife of George R. Tucker, born Nov. 11, 1837; married Nov. 10, 1859; died March 16, 1885.
