William H. Tucker (American politician)

This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin state senator. For others with a similar name, see William Tucker.
William H. Tucker
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 4, 1858 – January 2, 1860
Preceded byWilliam T. Price
Succeeded byBuel Hutchinson
Personal details
Born(1825-04-22)April 22, 1825
Southampton County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 1866(1866-02-03) (aged 40)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Cause of deathTuberculosis
Resting placeHamilton Cemetery, West Salem, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouse
Elizabeth Letitia Roosevelt
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(m. 1851⁠–⁠1866)​
Children
Parents
  • Joseph Tucker (father)
  • Mary (Myrick) Tucker (mother)
Alma materOberlin College
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1862
RankCaptain, USV
Unit19th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

William Henry Tucker (April 22, 1825 – February 3, 1866) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing a large district of then-sparsely populated western Wisconsin during the 1858 and 1859 sessions.