John Thomas Tucker
Full Name: John Thomas TuckerDate of birth: April 24, 1846
Date of death: August 6, 1922
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 107 | Jan 10, 1899 - Jan 8, 1901 | 26th | Democrat | Merkel / Taylor | Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor | |
| H | 107 | Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 | 25th | Democrat | Merkel / Taylor | Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor |
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House District 107
Jan 10, 1899 - Jan 8, 1901 Legislatures: 26th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Merkel / Taylor Counties in district: Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor |
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House District 107
Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 Legislatures: 25th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Merkel / Taylor Counties in district: Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor |
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary, "Clipping Gives an Account of Life of Capt. Jno. T. Tucker," The Abilene Daily Reporter, 8/29/1922, p. 3, from the Pecos (Texas) Gusher on August 5, crediting Abilene Public Library. Born 4/24/1846 in Honey Grove, Texas. "He served eight years as county commission of Taylor county, and he served two terms in the Texas Legislature." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Biographical sketch, Capt. John Thomas Tucker, Family Tree of Kara Noble. Born 4/24/1846 in Honey Grove, Fannin County, died 8/6/1922 in Pecos, Reeves County, buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pecos. Served in 25th and 26th Texas Legislature. RootsWeb.com Internet genealogical service.
- Biographical sketch, John T. Tucker, pp. 122-123. Born 4/24/1846 in Honey Grove, Texas; married Mrs. Sarah A. Collings (formelry Miss Sarah A. Woodrome) 12/13/1866 in Tarrant County. Texas State Government: A Volume of Biographical Sketches and Passing Comment, 25th Legislature, 1897.
Military Service Notes
- Listed as a member of the Merkel, Texas Camp # 79 United Confederate Veterans. Volume 2, Number 1, January 1894, p. 26. Confederate Veteran.
- Confederate States Army, Private, Company G, 30th Texas Cavalry, Gano's Brigade, Maxey's Division, E. Kirby Smith's Corps, Trans-Mississippi Department, enlisted February 1863 at Lanesport, Arkansas. John Thomas Tucker, Merkel, Texas, born 4/24/1846 near Honey Grove, Texas. Yeary, Mamie, 1876-. Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865, 1912, p. 756. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Other Resources
- Cap. John T. Tucker, birth date 4/24/1846 in Honey Grove, Fannin County, death date 8/6/1922 in Pecos, Reeves County, farmer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- J.T. Tucker, birth date 4/24/1844, death date 8/6/1922, burial in Fairview Cemetery, Pecos, Reeves County. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. Jno. T. Tucker, 26th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.T. Tucker, 25th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 25th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 26th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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