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