Joseph Kidger Tucker (1818 - 1895)

Born 16 Mar 1818 in Deal, Kent, England

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Finn) Tucker — married 1843 in Romney Marsh, Kent, England

Descendants

Died 3 Jul 1895 at age 77 in Caulfield, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

JOSEPH KIDGER TUCKER (Tucker-6676)

PARENTS. John Tucker & Mary (??) Tucker

BIRTH. 16 Mar 1818, Deal, Kent, England

CHRISTENING. 13 May 1818

Name Joseph Hidger Tucker

Gender Male

Christening Date 13 May 1818

Christening Place EBENEZER-WESLEYAN,DEAL,KENT,ENGLAND

Birth Date 16 Mar 1818

Father's Name John Tucker

Mother's Name Mary

MARRIAGE. 1843, Romney Marsh, Kent, England

MARRIAGE. 1843, Elizabeth Finn, daughter of possibly John Finn & Mary (??) Finn

MARRIAGE.1843

Name Joseph Kidger Tucker

Event Type Marriage

Registration Quarter Jul-Aug-Sep

Registration Year 1843

Registration District Romney Marsh

County Kent

Event Place Romney Marsh, Kent, England

Volume 5, Page 453, Line Number 52

Joseph Kidger Tucker probably married one of the following people

Name Elizabeth Finn

Children:

(1) Unnamed Male Tucker, b.&d. 21 May 1844

(2) Joseph John Tucker, b. 23 Aug 1845, d. 1923 DEATH. TUCKER.-On Sunday, April 29. 1923, at Chiltern, Northam, Joseph John. Tucker. Aged 78 years. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) (about) Previous issueThursday 3 May 1923, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/22630397 DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #75: 1923, Tucker Joseph J, District of Northam

Joseph, schoolmaster, married Mary ??, one son, Arthur, and four daughters, Mary, Ella, Dora and Bessie; http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/5159/1/Cramer-H_Tucker-family-history_1960.pdf

(3) Eustace Tucker, b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 22 Jan 1847

(4) Clarissa Mary Tucker, b. 12 Feb 1848, d. 3 Jun 1918, m. 25 Jun 1873, Wangaratta, Ernest Brougham Docker, son of Joseph Docker & Matilda (Brougham) Docker MARRIAGE. DOCKER—TUCKER.—On the 25th ult., at Holy Trinity Church, Wangaratta, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. H. F. Tucker, brother of the bride, Ernest Brougham Docker, M. A., barrister-at-law, second son of the Hon. Joseph Docker, M.L.C., of Sydney, to Clarissa Mary, eldest daughter of the Ven. J. K. Tucker, D.D., archdeacon of Beechworth and Sale. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 1 July 1873, p4 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/5866300 DEATH. DOCKER - June 3, 1918, at her residence, Mostyn, Elizabeth Bay, Clarissa May, wife of Ernest Brougham Docker, District Court Judge. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 4 June 1918, p6 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/15776965

seven daughters and two sons http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/5159/1/Cramer-H_Tucker-family-history_1960.pdf

(5) Horace Finn Tucker, b. 13 Oct 1849, d. 22 Dec 1911, m. 10 Sep 1873, Caroline Lavinia Brodribb, daughter of William Adams Brodribb Jnr & Eliza Matilda (Kennedy) Brodribb

(6) Matilda Tucker, b. 29 May 1851, d. 30 Jun 1941, m. 28 Dec 1880, Arthur Vincent Green, ^[1] son of Samuel Dutton Green & Eliza (Dutton) Green MARRIAGE. GREEN-TUCKER- On the 28th ult, at S. Pauls Church, Avenel, by the father of the bride, assisted by Rev. Horace F. Tucker and Rev. W. Green, Arthur V. Green, BA, Curate of S. Andrew's, Brighton, and son of the late Rev. S. Dutton-Green, to Matilda, second daughter of the Ven. Archdeacon Tucker, D.D. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 4 January 1881, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/5953721 DEATH. GREEN-On June 30, Matilda, beloved wife of the Right Rev. Bishop Green and mother of Rev. Walter Green vicar of All Saints', Geelong, aged 90 years. (Privately interred.) The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 2 July 1941, p4 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/8189490

Matilda Green Married Heidelberg 30 Jun 1941 324/104 VPRS 28/P3, unit 3520;

VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1142: http://prov.vic.gov.au/

Arthur V Green Bishop Heidelberg 24 Sep 1944 357/699 VPRS 28/P3, unit 4026;

VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1256: http://prov.vic.gov.au/

Walter Gerard Arthur Green Clerk In Holy Orders Malvern 03 Jun 1966 643/862 VPRS 28/P4, unit 3819; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 649: http://prov.vic.gov.au/

one son, Walter Gerard Arthur;

(7) Louisa Tucker, b. 15 Aug 1852, d. 5 Dec 1942, m (1). 3 Oct 1872, Walter Butler, son of Edward Butler & ??, m (2). 8 Nov 1884, John Barker, son of John Barker & ?? MARRIAGE (1). BUTLER-TUCKER,-On the 3rd inst, at Holy Trinity Church, Wangaratta, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Ford, Walter Butler, Esq , police magistrate, youngest son of the late Major Edward Butler, of Her Majesty's 22nd Cheshire and 7th Royal Fusileer Regiments, to Louisa, youngest daughter of the Venerable Archdeacon Tucker, D.D. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 5 October 1872, p4 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/5840008 Death of Spouse (1): DEATH. BUTLER. — On the 20th January, 1878, at the Port Phillip Club Hotel, Melbourne, Walter Butler, late police magistrate of Wangaratta, second son of the late Major Butler, 22nd Fusiliers, aged 45 years. Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 -1918) Tuesday 29 January 1878, p2 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/199687954

(1) Female Butler

(2) Edward Villers Butler, b. 1876

MARRIAGE (2). BARKER—BUTLER.—On the 8th inst., at Christ Church, South Yarra, by the Ven. Archdeacon Tucker, D.D., assisted by the Rev. H. F. Tucker and the Rev. A.V. Green, John Barker, eldest son of John Barker, barrister at law, clerk of Parliaments, to Louisa, widow of Walter Butler, P.M., youngest daughter of the Ven. Archdeacon Tucker. The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946) Saturday 29 November 1884, p2 S, http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/137596069 Death of Spouse (2): BARKER DEATH. On the 13th September, at "Oberhof," Alma road, East St. Kilda, John Barker, late of Cape Schanck. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 15 September 1913, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/7250767 DEATH. BARKER (nee Tucker).-On December 5, at her home, Hillcrest, 1047 Malvern road, Toorak, Louisa, widow of the late John Barker, of Cape Schanck, aged 90 years. (Privately interred.) The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 8 December 1942, p2 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/12008444

Spouse: John Barker 1845-1913

Children:

(3) Clarice Mary Barker, b.1885

(4) John Percival Barker, b. 27 Sep 1888

(8) Gerard Smith Tucker, b. 1854, Northwich

m. Jane Edith Simson, daughter of Hector Norman Simson & Jane (Bryant) Simson :two daughters Hilda Josephine and Clarice Norma (died at Coolgardie W.A. in infancy), and one son and your only uncle Cyril Horace, (died 1953)

Gerard Tucker, was educated at Melbourne Grammar School 1869-70 being only 10 when he arrived in Australia. He was born and lived at Holy Trinity Vicarage, Northwich, 15 miles put of Chester. The old Church and Rectory are still there. You were named after your grand-daddy as you used to call him. When he left school, he decided to go on the land. < He was not quite 16 on June 6th, 1871 when he left his home, the Rectory Wangaratta, starting off oh a, long ride to N.S.W. He was to be a jackeroo on the station of Mr. Ken Brodribb, an uncle of Miss Lavinia Brodribb, ' who later married my father's brother, Horace, later Canon Tucker, of Christ Church, South Yarra. The station was called "Moolbong" at Mossgiel, N.S.W., and over 200 miles from Wangaratta. It was near Wilcania, on the River Darling - a long ride for a schoolboy. p3, http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/5159/1/Cramer-H_Tucker-family-history_1960.pdf

(9) Arthur Francis Tucker, b. 1856, Northwich, d. Jan 1861,

Name Arthur Francis Tucker

Event Type Burial

Event Date 08 Jan 1861

Event Place , Witton-cum-Twambrooks, Cheshire, England

Gender Male

Age (Formatted) 4y 11m

Father's Name Joseph Bridger Tucker

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England and Wales Census, 1851:

Name Joseph K Tucker

Event Type Census

Event Date 1851

Event Place Tarporley, Cheshire, England

Registration District Nantwich

Gender Male

Age 33

Marital Status Married

Occupation Wesleyan Minister

Relationship to Head of Household Visitor

Birth Year (Estimated) 1818

Birthplace Deal, Kent

Page Number 20

Registration Number HO107

Piece/Folio 2170 / 106

Affiliate Record Type Household

(Mar 1861). THE BIBLE SOCIETY. — We understand that this society has determined upon sending out an agent and representative for the Australian colonies. The Rev. Joseph Kedger Tucker, a clergyman of the Church of England, has received the appointment, and is expected in the course of a few weeks. Sydney Mail (NSW : 1860 - 1871) Saturday 30 March 1861, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/166692775

IMMIGRATION. 1861. On the NIMROUD. Departed the Downs, 18 Feb 1861, Arrived Sydney, 29 May 1861

SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.-MAY 29. Nimroud, ship, 1032 tons, Captain Peterkin, from the Downs, 18th February. Passengers- Mr. C. Minton, Mr. W. J. Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. C. Jobson, Mr. J. Reid, Mr. J. Palfreyman, Mrs. Burns and 2 children, Miss Bums, Mr. J, Burns, Mr. G. Lewis, Rev. J. Shaw (Episcopalian minister), Mrs. Shaw, Mr. A. Koch, Mr. J. P. Lewis, Mr. H. W. Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, 6 children and servant, Mr. and Mrs. Backhouse, 5 children and servant, Mr. Vokins, Miss Parker, Mr. Fowler, Mr. H. Bellchamber, . . . The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 30 May 1861, p4 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/13060544

(May 1861). TO JOHN PETERKIN Esq, Commander of the ship Nimroud. Sir,-We, the undersigned, cabin passengers of the ship Nimroud, from London to Sydney, beg to tender you our sincere thanks for your kind attention to us during the successful voyage which we have made under your charge. It is to your skill and unvaried attention to your professional duties that, under the blessing of Providence, we may now rejoice at the termination of our eventful passage. We are, Sir, yours very faithfully, (Signed) Rev. Joseph K. Tucker ; Mrs Burn and family ; Rev. T. Head Shaw, B A., ; James Compton Fowler ; Benj. Backhouse ; Ed. Geo Lewis ; W. J. Pringle ; Rev. James Read ; James Bayn Lewis ; Henry H. Hutton ; Charles Jobson ; Wm. Hy. Bellchamber ; Henry Vokins ; Rev. Isaac Hy. Palfreyman. May 29. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 30 May 1861, p4 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/13060582

SYDNEY NEWS. OPENING OF THE BIBLE HALL- The handsome and commodious building recently erected as a Bible Hall, in Pitt-street, was formally opened on Thursday, by a public breakfast. His Excellency Sir John Young presided. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen, and amongst the clergy present were representatives of various religious denominations. After the breakfast the Governor-in-Chief addressed the meeting. He was followed by the Hon. A. M'Arthnr, M.L.C., who read a short-history of the erection of the building, from which it appeared that the premises, including fixtures, had cost £6000. About £700 had been subscribed, and application had been made to Government for permission to sell the site promised for a Bible Hall in Wynyard-square, which would raise the sum at the Committee's disposal to£1500. Mr. G. W. Allen then read a list of the subscriptions to the building fund, after which speeches were made by the Rev. S. C. Kent, the Rev. S. Rabone, the Rev. James Milne, and the Rev. Joseph Tucker. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the benediction was pronounced, and the meeting separated -Abridged from the S. M. Herald, Sept. 21. The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 26 September 1861, p3 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/18684263

DEATH. 3 JUul 1895, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia

DEATH. TUCKER.-July 3, 1895, at Caulfield, Victoria, the Ven. Joseph K. Tucker, D.D., formerly archdeacon of Beechworth and Sale, aged 77. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 4 July 1895, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/13994014

BURIAL. St Kilda Cemetery, Tucker Joseph, Buried, Service date: 03/07/1895, Location: Church of England, Compartment B, Grave 0637

OBITUARY. THE VENERABLE ARCHDEACON TUCKER. There passed away at Caulfield on Wednesday last, at the ripe old age of 77 years, the person of the Ven. Archdeacon Tucker, a gentleman who did much to extend the influence of the Church of England in the colonies, one whose devoted life, whose enthusiasm and earnestness will live long in the memories of those with whom he came in contact.

The rev. gentleman was born at Deal, in Kent, in 1818, and educated at King's School, Canterbury. In his studies he was associated with his cousin, now Dr. Westcott, Bishop of Durham. He was a chorister at the Cathedral, and was confirmed there. He married the daughter of Captain-Finn, of Westbroke House, Lydd, Kent, and in 1852 was ordained by Bishop Jacobson, in the Chester Cathedral.

He was a curate at Middlewich and Witton Parish Churches, and afterwards Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Castlehill, Northwich. The very important position of clerical agent for the British and Foreign Bible Society in Australia and New Zealand was then accepted by the rev. gentleman, who arrived in Sydney in 1861. In this position he laboured for some years, being brought into contact with ail the chief cities and leading churchmen of the colonies, and it is pleasant to know that his work follows him and "the bread cast upon the waters" is being "seen after many days."

In 1863 the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by the Archbishop of Canterbury as some recognition for the very valuable services rendered in connection with the colonial churches. In 1869, during the absence of the Rev. J. N. Woollaston, deceased had charge of the Holy Trinity, East Melbourne. Having refused the Arch-deanery of Western District — now known as the diocese of Ballarat — sometime before, he then accepted the Archdeanery of Beechworth and Sale, and took up his residence at Wangaratta, and remained in that capacity for nearly twenty years, consolidating the church and extending its influence throughout the North Western and Gippsland districts, and a large number of new parishes were formed and new churches opened during this time.

The Archdean used to ride across the mountains upon a pack horse — a journey that in those days very few white men cared to undertake — but with the rev. gentleman, as Warren puts it, "Difficulty was only a word indicating the degree of strength requisite for accomplishing particular objects; a mere notice of the necessity for exertion," and this was true indeed, for the deceased denied himself much, in his zeal and love for the work in which he was engaged. But besides this he had a most genial manner, there was a magnetic influence about his personality and a warmth of character that endeared him to the hearts of all who were privileged to know him, for with him "Life's but a means unto an end / Beginning, mean, and end to all things — God."

In his younger days he was distinctly an eloquent preacher, and was ever listened to with pleasure and profit. As senior Archdeacon of the diocese he took part in the enthronement of Bishop Moorhouse upon the latter's arrival in the colony. In 1886 Mr. Tucker retired from active work, and for some time resided at Mt. Victoria, near Benalla, but latterly he has lived with members of his family.

Deceased has left a widow, three sons and three daughters, the eldest Joseph John Tucker is Town Clerk of Coolgardie, the second son is the hard working and popular Canon Tucker, of Christ Church, South Yarra, and the third is Mr Jerard Tucker, of Mt. Victoria. One of his daughters is the wife of Judge Docker. of Sydney ; another is the wife of Bishop Green, of Armadale, N.S.W., and the youngest is the wife of Mr John Barker, of Melbourne, in all there being thirty-two descendants in the colonies.

The funeral took place on Thursday. A service was held in Christ Church, South Yarra, when the Bishop and Dean of Melbourne were present, and there was a very large congregation. The Bishop in feeling words referred to the splendid work done by the deceased, characterising him as one of the pioneers of the church. The cortege afterwards moved to the St. Kilda Cemetery, and was met at the gates by the Christ Church choir, who sang as the procession marched to the grave. . . Prahran Chronicle (Vic. : 1894 - 1906; 1914 - 1918) Saturday 6 July 1895, p3 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/165215535

Sources

1. ↑ http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/green-arthur-vincent-6469

• Christening: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NPCR-ZPP

• Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D45-NHZ

• England and Wales Census, 1851: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVY-CM9T