Twin Brother of William A. Tucker #56987543
The Atlanta Constitution, Jan 24, 1925; pg. 7.
CAPTAIN J. H. TUCKER DIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Captain J. H. Tucker, Confederate veteran and custodian of the Georgia state museum at the capitol, died Friday night at his residence, 55 Richardson street, after an illness of about two months.
Captain Tucker, who was 79 years of age, was a native of Girard, Ala., coming to Atlanta about 35 years ago. He worked at the courthouse of many years, and for the past seven years had been in charge of the museum at the capitol.
He served in the Confederate army during the civil war and was a member of the Evan T. Howell camp, No. 1825, United Confederate Veterans. He was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church of Atlanta.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Malcolm E. Tucker; two daughters, Mrs. Bell Thomas, of Chicago, and Mrs. L. O. Waldrop, of Florence, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. L. M. Lacy [sic], of Pratt City, Ala.; a brother, Nathan Tucker, of Pratt City, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Ruby Grogan and Mrs. Clara Petree, both of Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Harry G. Poole, funeral director, in charge.
Members of the Evan T. Howell camp No. 1825 are requested by the adjutant to attend the funeral of Captain Tucker in a body.
The Atlanta Constitution, Jan 24, 1925; pg. 7.
CAPTAIN J. H. TUCKER DIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Captain J. H. Tucker, Confederate veteran and custodian of the Georgia state museum at the capitol, died Friday night at his residence, 55 Richardson street, after an illness of about two months.
Captain Tucker, who was 79 years of age, was a native of Girard, Ala., coming to Atlanta about 35 years ago. He worked at the courthouse of many years, and for the past seven years had been in charge of the museum at the capitol.
He served in the Confederate army during the civil war and was a member of the Evan T. Howell camp, No. 1825, United Confederate Veterans. He was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church of Atlanta.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Malcolm E. Tucker; two daughters, Mrs. Bell Thomas, of Chicago, and Mrs. L. O. Waldrop, of Florence, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. L. M. Lacy [sic], of Pratt City, Ala.; a brother, Nathan Tucker, of Pratt City, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Ruby Grogan and Mrs. Clara Petree, both of Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Harry G. Poole, funeral director, in charge.
Members of the Evan T. Howell camp No. 1825 are requested by the adjutant to attend the funeral of Captain Tucker in a body.
Twin Brother of William A. Tucker #56987543
The Atlanta Constitution, Jan 24, 1925; pg. 7.
CAPTAIN J. H. TUCKER DIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Captain J. H. Tucker, Confederate veteran and custodian of the Georgia state museum at the capitol, died Friday night at his residence, 55 Richardson street, after an illness of about two months.
Captain Tucker, who was 79 years of age, was a native of Girard, Ala., coming to Atlanta about 35 years ago. He worked at the courthouse of many years, and for the past seven years had been in charge of the museum at the capitol.
He served in the Confederate army during the civil war and was a member of the Evan T. Howell camp, No. 1825, United Confederate Veterans. He was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church of Atlanta.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Malcolm E. Tucker; two daughters, Mrs. Bell Thomas, of Chicago, and Mrs. L. O. Waldrop, of Florence, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. L. M. Lacy [sic], of Pratt City, Ala.; a brother, Nathan Tucker, of Pratt City, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Ruby Grogan and Mrs. Clara Petree, both of Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Harry G. Poole, funeral director, in charge.
Members of the Evan T. Howell camp No. 1825 are requested by the adjutant to attend the funeral of Captain Tucker in a body.
The Atlanta Constitution, Jan 24, 1925; pg. 7.
CAPTAIN J. H. TUCKER DIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Captain J. H. Tucker, Confederate veteran and custodian of the Georgia state museum at the capitol, died Friday night at his residence, 55 Richardson street, after an illness of about two months.
Captain Tucker, who was 79 years of age, was a native of Girard, Ala., coming to Atlanta about 35 years ago. He worked at the courthouse of many years, and for the past seven years had been in charge of the museum at the capitol.
He served in the Confederate army during the civil war and was a member of the Evan T. Howell camp, No. 1825, United Confederate Veterans. He was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church of Atlanta.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Malcolm E. Tucker; two daughters, Mrs. Bell Thomas, of Chicago, and Mrs. L. O. Waldrop, of Florence, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. L. M. Lacy [sic], of Pratt City, Ala.; a brother, Nathan Tucker, of Pratt City, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Ruby Grogan and Mrs. Clara Petree, both of Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Harry G. Poole, funeral director, in charge.
Members of the Evan T. Howell camp No. 1825 are requested by the adjutant to attend the funeral of Captain Tucker in a body.
Gravesite Details
He is buried between Ruby Grogan (stepdaughter) and Mrs. JH Tucker(Mittie Tucker, 2nd wife)
1st wife - Sallie details of death unknown.
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