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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Somerset => England => Somerset Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Emsworthy on Thursday 13 April 17 22:45 BST (UK)
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Hi all,
James Tucker was my 3xGt Grandfather. He was born c.1790 in Leighton, Somerset, according to census records. I have him in the following censuses:
1861
Ford Toll Gate House, North Wraxall, Wiltshire
James Tucker, Head, 71, Toll Collector, Leighton [Salop?]
Sarah Tucker, Wife, 44, Dressmaker, Somerset Frome
Susanah Jane Tucker, Daughter, 11, Scholar, Stapleford
John Charles Tucker, Son, 5, Scholar, Wilts Melksham
RG9; Piece: 1280; Folio: 64; Page: 18
1851
Southington Street, Stapleford, Wiltshire
James Tucker, Head, 60, Toll Bar Keeper, Somerset Leighton
Sarah Tucker, Wife, 33, Somerset Frome
Susanna J Tucker, Daughter, 1, Wiltshire Stapleford
HO107; Piece: 1848; Folio: 137; Page: 30
James Tucker married Sarah Palmer on 7th November 1848 at Fugglestone St Peter, Wiltshire. Fathers' names John Tucker and Charles Palmer.
I need to find James Tucker on the 1841 census and any records from his life before he married Sarah. Was he married before? Did he have another family? Who was his mother? (His son, John Charles is named after both fathers, so was daughter Susanna Jane the same?) I have no knowledge of the geography of the south west of the country, which really doesn't help me! :)
Any help would be gratefully received, thank you!
Regards, Emma ;)
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Could this be him in 1841? James Tucker assistant turnkey, (jailer). Shepton Mallet is about 6km from Leighton.
Census of 1841
James Tucker
Residence Shepton Mallet House Of Correction Somerset, England
Gender Male Aged 50-54
Aged 50
Birthplace Shepton Mallet Somerset
Page Number 1 Registration Number HO107 Piece/Folio 963/38
There is another marriage in 1813 to Elisabeth Skeete. 29 Nov 1813. Wilcot. Wiltshire. Witness was John Tucker.
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James Tucker married Sarah Palmer on 7th November 1848 at Fugglestone St Peter, Wiltshire. Fathers' names John Tucker and Charles Palmer.
I need to find James Tucker on the 1841 census and any records from his life before he married Sarah. Was he married before?
Does the marriage certificate state he was a bachelor/widower
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James Tucker married Sarah Palmer on 7th November 1848 at Fugglestone St Peter, Wiltshire. Fathers' names John Tucker and Charles Palmer.
I need to find James Tucker on the 1841 census and any records from his life before he married Sarah. Was he married before?
Does the marriage certificate state he was a bachelor/widower
Widower.
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Thank you so much for your replies!
James has always been a bit of an unknown as he falls at an awkward time historically. Why didn't they have detailed census records earlier?! ::) More to the point, why did his parents not give him an obscure middle name?!
Thank you for your help so far. :)
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This may be his baptism, Cloford is about 1km from Leighton .
Name James Tucker
Gender Male
Christening Date 04 Nov 1787
Christening Place Cloford, Somerset, England
Father's Name John Tucker
Mother's Name Rose
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If the baptism for James is correct these are proberly his siblings, all baptised at St Mary, Cloford, Somerset.
Betty Tucker 1 Oct 1780
Hannah Tucker 8 Feb 1784
Fanny Tucker 6 Jun 1790
Joseph Tucker 10 Jan 1796
I still have'nt found the marriage for John and Rose but I suspect it would be at the same church as the baptisms.
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Brilliant, thank you. Please keep things coming - really appreciate it!
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I can't find the marriage for John and Rose any where, perhaps if you post a request on the Somerset forum someone may have more access to the parish registers. There seems to be a gap in the marriage records for Cloford between 1754 and 1784 which is the period we need.
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I can't find the marriage for John and Rose any where, perhaps if you post a request on the Somerset forum someone may have more access to the parish registers.
It is already posted on the Somerset forum ;D
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I can't find the marriage for John and Rose any where, perhaps if you post a request on the Somerset forum someone may have more access to the parish registers.
It is already posted on the Somerset forum ;D
I must need new specs, can't see it.
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Update to 1841 census for James.
James TUCKER 1794 Gatekeeper
Elizabeth TUCKER 1789
New Lane, Kilmington, Somerset
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I can't find the marriage for John and Rose any where, perhaps if you post a request on the Somerset forum someone may have more access to the parish registers.
It is already posted on the Somerset forum ;D
I must need new specs, can't see it.
It is on the header at the top of this page :)
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Isn't that typical?!
Thank you for looking.
Will focus on James today and do some digging. :)
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Update to 1841 census for James.
James TUCKER 1794 Gatekeeper
Elizabeth TUCKER 1789
New Lane, Kilmington, Somerset
Would seem to be a better fit for occupation. :)
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I can't see a marriage for John & Rose either ::)
Who were the witnesses to the marriage of James Tucker & Sarah Palmer
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Have found this burial record in Cloford:
Rosannah Tucker
Abode: Leighton
Burial: 2nd July 1824
Age: 68
Birth year around 1756.
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Have found this burial record in Cloford:
Rosannah Tucker
Abode: Leighton
Burial: 2nd July 1824
Age: 68
Birth year around 1756.
Well done. Sounds about right, this makes it even more likely that John and Rose married at St. Mary. Cloford.
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I can't see a marriage for John & Rose either ::)
Who were the witnesses to the marriage of James Tucker & Sarah Palmer
The witnesses were, William Holly and Frederic T W Wintle.