James L. Tucker
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FEBRUARY 7, 1837
MY GREAT GRANDFATHER JAMES LEEK TUCKER.
Story by George Dixon Brown
My great grandfather James L. Tucker was born on February 7, 1837, just a few days over 100 years before I was born in 1937, we both were born in Hardin County, Tennessee. He was born on a Tuesday and I was born on a Monday. James Leek Tucker was the son of Erasmus R. & Teresa (Carson) Tucker. He married Frances Jane Long October 31, 1861 [Halloween] [Thursday] in the Nixon Community of Hardin County, Tennessee.
James Leek Tucker was in the 10th Infantry, Company F, in the Union Army and served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Forces. He served from May 06, 1862 until he was discharged following and injury to his right ankle that rendered him totally disable. He was under the command of Captain Clinton, (Robert H.). He was discharged at Nashville Barracks No. 1 on June 29, 1864 just after “retreat”.
Witnesses:
R.D. DeFord, Edmond Pollason, Mrs. N.E. Johnson, Miss C.C. Couch, Henry Sustain (JP), Redick S. Nickens (served w/him in the 10th Infan.), G. W. Song, W.T. Webb (JP), R.M. Reed, A.A. Watson, John R. Matheny and Henry Midkiff of Sardis, Tenn., Henderson County.
“James L. Tucker is an honorable and loyal citizen of Hardin County, Tennessee and has served the people of his respective district as Magistrate for years creditably and efficiently.” (W.T. Webb).
“Deputy Grand Worthy Chief Templar for Wesley’s Chapel.”
Family:
Father: Erasmus R. Tucker (1804-1870), Mother: Teresa Carson Tucker (1809-1870), Spouse: Frances Janes Long Tucker (1843-1923), Children: Laura Tucker White (1866-1924), Otis Knight Tucker (1868-1947) [my grandfather], James Andrew Tucker (1869-1960), William Isaac Tucker (1871-1958), Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” Tucker Hall (1876-1974), Nancy Hannah Tucker Franks (1879-1943), Clara Jane Tucker Franks (1880-1911), Elmer Erasmus Tucker (1886-1947).