William Tucker (Jamestown immigrant)
Captain William Tucker | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1588 Cornwall, England |
| Died | 1643 (aged 54–55) |
| Other names | Tooker, Tuckar |
| Occupation(s) | Military commander, Envoy to Pamunkey natives, Ancient planter, merchant |
| Spouse | Mary Thomson (Thompson) |
| House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1619–1625 | |
| Virginia Governor's Council | |
| In office 1626–unknown | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Virginia colonial militia |
| Years of service | 1619-1623 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Kecoughtan, Virginia |
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. He was a military commander. In 1623, in retaliation for the Indian massacre of 1622, Tucker offered a toast during a supposed negotiation with members of the Powhatan tribe. The wine was mixed with a poison prepared by physician John Pott. The wine killed hundreds of Native Americans and another 50 were slain during the event. Tucker 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.