Tucker Family Papers

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Papers of the Tucker family, including correspondence, accounts and deeds. The collection also includes some papers of the Gollop, Steward and Browne families.

Dates

1662-1873

Extent

47 shelfmarks

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Don. b. 16].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Don. b. 16-28, c. 101-134

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13408

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Edward Tucker of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis (d 1737) was an MP. His two sons were John Tucker (1701-1779), MP, and Richard Tucker (1704-1777). His father was Edward Tucker (d 1707), a sectarian, who assumed the pseudonym 'Man of Love'. Edward Tucker MP, and his son Richard consecutively held the office of surveyor of His Majesty's quarries in Portland, 1714-1777. John Tucker was also cashier to the treasurer of the navy, 1744-1749.

The Gollop family was allied to the Tucker family by marriage. The Steward family were heirs of the Tuckers. The Browne family were heirs of the Tucker, Gollop, and Steward families.