William Tucker (Jamestown immigrant)

Not to be confused with William Tucker (Virginia colony).
Captain
William Tucker
Bornc. 1588
Cornwall, Kingdom of England
Died1643(1643-00-00) (aged 54–55)[1]
Elizabeth City, Colony of Virginia[1]
Other namesTooker, Tuckar[1]
Occupation(s)Military commander, Ancient planter, Envoy to Pamunkey natives
SpouseMary Thompson

Captain William Tucker (b. 1588 – d. 1643) was an English-born colonist. He settled in Jamestown of the Colony of Virginia in the early 17th century.[a] He was a military commander.[2] In May 1623, he offered a toast in a meeting with members of the Powhatan tribe. The wine that they had been given was a poisonous cocktail prepared by Dr. John Potts. It killed 200 Native Americans and another 50 were slain. He owned land with his brothers-in-law and was a member of the House of Burgesses, a commission of the peace, and was appointed to the Council.

  1. ^ a b c d "Tree - Utie". Jamestowne Society. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "The founding family you've never heard of: The black Tuckers of Hampton, Virginia". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-05-15.


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