• Born: 1759, Camborne, Cornwall
• Christened: 14 Oct 1759, Camborne, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 13 Jul 1789, Camborne, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 26 Sep 1824, Camborne, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

John Tucker was a mine agent.

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John Tucker of Town died aged 65 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of John Tucker of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, Miner, written 20 Sep 1824, proved 15 Oct 1824. ²

Gives to his wife Ann his houses, household furniture, goods & chattels, money at the Redruth Savings Bank and his club money.

After the death of his wife he gives £100 to his son John, as well as the newly built house that adjoins the house where he now lives, and the old dairy.

Following the death of his wife he gives £150 to his son Benjamin.

Following the death of his wife he gives £150 to his daughter Elizabeth Edwards.

After the death of his wife he gives £135 to his daughter Ann, the dwelling house where he now lives.

After the death of his wife he gives £15 to his grandson John Tucker the younger to assist him in getting a trade, at the discretion of his uncle Charles Croker.

Gives £10 to his granddaughter Elizabeth Edwards after the death of his wife.

Gives £10 to his grandson Henry Edwards after the death of his wife, along with his watch.

All the rest that remains after the death of his wife he gives to his four children John, Benjamin, Elizabeth and Ann, share and share alike.

(Signed)

Witnesses: John Thomas, John Lean

Administration of the goods and chattels of John Tucker deceased was granted to his widow, Ann Tucker, the principal legatee, no executor having been named.

The will remained unadminstered by his widow, who died in 1849. Administration was re-granted to Benjamin Tucker, natural and lawful son of the deceased, on 7 May 1851.

Effects sworn under £450.