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Robert Mason Tucker

Birth	:	21 Jul 1833 Green County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	4 Sep 1903 Adair County, Kentucky, USA
Burial	:	Roley Cemetery, Casey Creek, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2646900, -85.1629900
Description	:	Biography, 1886 (edited): Robert M. Tucker was born in Green County, Ky., July 21, 1833, and is the fourth of nine children born to William and Melinda (Sherrill) Tucker, both natives of Green County and of Irish descent. Robert M. Tucker, at the age of seventeen, began the blacksmith's trade in Taylor County, serving three years. After completing his trade he opened a shop at Greensburg, and still later at Haskinsville, where he continued until 1857, when he moved to Adair County, and opened a shop on Casey Creek, where he followed his trade exclusively until 1880. He... Read More	Biography, 1886 (edited): Robert M. Tucker was born in Green County, Ky., July 21, 1833, and is the fourth of nine children born to William and Melinda (Sherrill) Tucker, both natives of Green County and of Irish descent. Robert M. Tucker, at the age of seventeen, began the blacksmith's trade in Taylor County, serving three years. After completing his trade he opened a shop at Greensburg, and still later at Haskinsville, where he continued until 1857, when he moved to Adair County, and opened a shop on Casey Creek, where he followed his trade exclusively until 1880. He then bought a farm in the same neighborhood, and farmed for two years. Since 1882 he has followed his trade in connection with agricultural pursuits. He has given considerable attention to breeding blooded horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, and has engaged in buying and selling cattle, hogs, and sheep. His farm of 200 acres is now well improved. Mr. Tucker has been twice married; first, [February 25], 1854, to Miss Nancy E. Knifley, a native of Adair County, Ky., born March 3, 1835. Eleven children have blessed their union, all of whom are yet living: Eliza G. (now Mrs. C.V. McWhorter), Ann A. (widow of Fielding H. Chelf), John H., Sallie M. (now Mrs. C.M. Chelf), Ellen Mc. (now Mrs. Peroy Stayton), Mary E., William O. J., Eveline D., Hardin H., Robert B., and Carrie Nora. Mrs. Nancy E. Tucker departed this life April 23, 1883. From her girlhood she was a member of the Christian Church, and died within ten feet of where she confessed her Savior. Mr. Tucker was next married February 20, 1884, to Mrs. Mary J. (Currey) Galloway, a native of Green County, Ky., a daughter of John D. and Nancy (Lemmons) Currey, natives of Green and Barren Counties, and of Irish and German descent, respectively. John D. Currey's father, William Currey, was born in Virginia, but when only a lad, in the latter part of the last century, came with his parents to Green County, Ky. Mrs. Tucker's maternal grandfather, Reuben Lemmons, was a native of North Carolina. He also removed with his parents to Barren County, Ky., when he was but a small boy. He was a veteran of the war of 1812 and served under Jackson at the battle of New Orleans. Mr. Tucker was formerly a member of the United Baptist, but now of the Christian Church. Mrs. Tucker still belongs to the United Baptist Church. Mr. Tucker is and has been for many years clerk of his church. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has held numerous official positions in his lodge. In politics he is a democrat. (Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume IV, Battle-Perrin-Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886, edited) Mr. Robt. Tucker Dead Last Friday evening, Mr. Robt. Tucker of Knifley breathed his last and his spirit passed to the God who gave it. For several months Mr. Tucker had been in feeble health, and for six or eight weeks had been confined to his room and his death was not unexpected to his family and friends who were familiar with his troubles. He had just passed his seventieth year, though apparently a strong man until a few months ago when age and disease united to take him from earth. Scarcely any other man was more thoroughly known to the people of our county than Mr. Tucker. He had served the county four years as jailor and both in public and private life was known as an honest, conscientious, Christian gentleman. His many friends throughout the entire county have been solicitous of his welfare during his illness, which shows the marked degree of interest and esteem entertained by our people for him. No eulogy is necessary; he was known, loved, and appreciated. A good man gone to his reward. A wife and several children, all grown, survive. Mrs. O.S. Dunbar of this town, one of the daughters. We extend our sympathy for he was our friend, a man of noble character. (The Adair County News, Sep 9, 1903)

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Robert Mason Tucker's memorial is located at: Roley Cemetery, Casey Creek, Adair County, USA.
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Robert Mason Tucker death on 4 Sep 1903 in Adair County, Kentucky, USA
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Latitude: 37.2646900
Longitude: -85.1629900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nancy Elizabeth Knifley Tucker

(1834 - 1883)

Siblings

Children

Eliza Goode Tucker McWhorter

(1855 - 1946)

Anna Amelia Tucker Chelf

(1857 - 1893)

John Henry Tucker

(1858 - 1926)

Sarah M. “Sally” Tucker Chelf

(1860 - 1893)

Ellen McClellan “Ellie” Tucker Stayton

(1863 - 1905)

Mary Elizabeth “Bettie” Tucker Wolford

(1867 - 1931)

Evaline Dunbar “Eva” Tucker Chelf

(1870 - 1955)

Hardin Huffman Tucker

(1872 - 1936)

Robert Burk Tucker

(1874 - 1913)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Roley Cemetery
Casey Creek, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2646900, -85.1629900

2. Sanders Family Cemetery
Casey Creek, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2612801, -85.1430130

3. White Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2623058, -85.1951627

4. Dunbar Hill Cemetery
Dunbar Hill, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2386017, -85.1686020

5. Dunbar Family Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2385050, -85.1684910

6. Chappell Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2642180, -85.1982660

7. Barr Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2870230, -85.1845910

8. Humphress-Hovious Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2432780, -85.1898770

9. White Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2351170, -85.1740680

10. Eastridge Cemetery
Feathersburg, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2919006, -85.1844025

11. Allen Cemetery
Dunbar Hill, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2280998, -85.1607971

12. Goode Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3008003, -85.1483002

13. Caldwell Chapel Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2314800, -85.1395700

14. Emmett Family Graveyard
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2227000, -85.1823900

15. Sherrill Family Graveyard
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2215800, -85.1841300

16. Robinson Chapel Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2365580, -85.2103050

17. Callahan Cemetery
Feathersburg, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3099000, -85.1814000

18. Hovious Ridge Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2495440, -85.2208690

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Barnett Springs, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2443160, -85.0970000

20. Saint Bernard Cemetery
Clementsville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2877860, -85.0955300

21. Saint Bernard Cemetery Old
Clementsville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2892560, -85.0961550

22. Parker Chapel Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2324982, -85.2335968

23. Bass Cemetery
Bass, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3308350, -85.1497260

24. Noels Chapel Cemetery
Clementsville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3164368, -85.1088943