Thomas Herbert Elliott1,2,3

ID# 1853, (1834 - 1933)
FatherWilliam Henry Elliott4 (1805-1895)
MotherFrances Elizabeth Hill4,5 (1812-1896)
ChartsDescendants of Adam Toot
Descendants of Dr. Davis Green Tuck
     Thomas Herbert Elliott was born on 3 Aug 1834 in Warren Co., Mississippi.6,7,8,9 He married first Elizabeth Mariah Tuck, daughter of Dr. Davis Green Tuck and Elizabeth M. Toot, on 9 Apr 1856 in Christian Co., Kentucky.10,11,12 He married second Adeline L. (surname unknown) between 1910 and 1920.13 He died on 22 Oct 1933 at age 99.14 He was buried in the Tuck-Elliott Family Cemetery, Lafayette, Christian Co., Kentucky.14

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     Thomas and Elizabeth Mariah Tuck appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 15 Aug 1860, reporting real estate valued at $10,000, personal estate of $10,000 and 11 slaves in 3 slave houses. Their children Quintus and Sarah were listed as living with them.15,16
     Thomas was named an executor in the will of Dr. Davis Green Tuck, his wife's father, dated 25 Mar 1861.17 He was named an executor in the will of his brother-in-law, Quintus C. Atkinson, dated 7 Jan 1864 in Shelby Co., Tennessee.18
     Thomas became the guardian of his wife's younger sister, Virginia Adelaide Tuck, receiving $4500 from her father's estate 18 Apr 1868, and $2000 from her mother 1 Apr 1869, and an additional $1500 from her 1 Jun 1870. He purchased four $1000 US bonds for her account, paying premium and expenses of $379.50, and two more 1 Sep 1896, at a cost of $415.50. Virtually all the remaining cash was used for other expenses, and cash payments to her of $555.19
     Thomas appeared with his wife and their children, Quintus, Will, Walter, Pauline and Josephine, on the 1870 Federal Census of District 11, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky, in the household of her mother Elizabeth M. Toot. He reported real estate valued at $19,000 and personal estate of $2,000.20
Josephine Elliott Hall, Vanderbilt Training School
photo courtesy Gary Violette

     Thomas and Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Lafayette, Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 5 Jun 1880. Their children Will, Walter, Pauline and Josephine were listed as living with them.21
     He was named in the will of his wife's sister, Sarah Elizabeth Tuck, dated 22 Jul 1882, to act as trustee for her bequest of $1000 to her niece Lula M. Tuck, until the girl married or achieved age 21.22,23
     He joined with a number of her siblings, their spouses, and the children of her deceased sister, in filing a contest to the will of Sarah Elizabeth Tuck, his wife's sister, on 20 Oct 1883.24
     After the opening Vanderbilt University in 1875, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, under whose auspices it then operated, saw the need to establish training schools to prepare boys to enter the university. Three such schools were established by the Church's Louisville Conference. The one at Elkton, Kentucky opened 16 Sep 1892 in rented quarters, with 19 students. A new building was completed the following year. Thomas was an active supporter; his presumably substantial donations resulted in two buildings being named for his deceased children. Josephine Elliott Hall, built between 1903 and 1908, was the first dormitory. Walter Elliott Hall, built between 1909 and 1916, had a gymnasium on the ground floor and dormitories on the upper floors. Walter Elliott Hall continued in use into the 1980's.25,26,27,28
     After the separation of Vanderbilt University from the Church, the name of the school was changed to John Locke School, after the English philosopher. About 1922 the Church decided to elevate the school to a junior college, and renamed it Morton-Elliott Junior College, "honoring the original founders and benefactors." The school closed in 1924 and the site was aquired by the county and used for a public school.29,30,31
     He became guardian of his wife's nephew, Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr., after the death of the child's father in 1895. A total of $19,000 was deposited with Thomas between 30 Aug and 15 Oct 1895. With interest earned of $8,217.30, less expenses of $8,223.98, Robert received $18,993.32 when he achieved age 21 on 27 Apr 1903.32,33
     Thomas and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 25 Jun 1900. Their son Quintus was listed as living with them, as was his wife, Emma Jane Cooper, and Elizabeth's nephew, Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr.34
Walter Elliott Hall, Vanderbilt Training School
photo courtesy Gary Violette

     Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, in the household of Quintus Atkinson Elliott and Emma Jane Cooper, his son and his wife.35
     Thomas and Adeline L. (surname unknown) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lafayette, Christian Co., Kentucky, at Lafayette Rd., enumerated 9 Mar 1920, reporting that they owned their farm.36
     Thomas Herbert Elliott appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky, enumerated 18 Apr 1930, reporting that he owned his farm, valued at $20,000. His son Quintus and his wife, Emma Jane Cooper, were listed as living with him, as was Lucy Angeline, a 55-year old cook.37
     He was a farmer, apparently on a substantial scale.38,39,40 He was also one of the most substantial businessman in the county. He was one of the founders of the Bank of Lafayette, established 1 Jul 1898, where his son Quint was president for over 30 years.41 It appears he tried to retire by 1900, at age 65, and turn the farm over to his son, Quintus. Thomas reported his occupation as landlord and Quint, living in the same dwelling, was listed as a farmer renting his farm. In 1910 Quint was shown as the farmer, owning the farm, with his father living in his household, reporting his occupation as "own income."42,43 But the situation had changed by 1920. Thomas had remarried, and Quint cannot be found. Thomas was shown as a farm owner. In 1930 Thomas was shown as a farmer, and Quint is again living in the household, now listed as a farm manager, and an employee, presumably of his father.44,45

Children with Elizabeth Mariah Tuck:

Citations

  1. [S2148] Quint Atkinson Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows name as Thos. Herbert Elliott.
  2. [S1351] Atkinson, Shelby Co. Tennessee loose probate records, bond 20 Oct 1883 by Malcom McNeill, et at, for $250; bond same date for $500; Petition filed 20 Oct 1883 by Malcom McNeill, et at, all show name as Thos H Elliott.
  3. [S1770] Elizabeth M. Tuck household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows name as Thos H. Elliott.
  4. [S405] Michelle, "Elliott," e-mail to Reigel, 3 Nov 2001.
  5. [S3309] Western KY History & Genealogy, online, "Western Kentucky Obituaries - Elliott," citing , Kentuckian, Hopkinsville, Mar 1896, provides transcription of obituary of Mrs. Frances E. Elliott.
  6. [S2144] Meador and Meador, Cemetery Records of Southern Christian County, pg 134, shows date, with year as 1834.
  7. [S405] Michelle, "Elliott," e-mail to Reigel, 3 Nov 2001, shows month, year, as 1832, county, and state, as Mississippi.
  8. [S2148] Quint Atkinson Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows state, as Mississippi.
  9. [S1685] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows month, year, as 1834, age 65, and state, as Virginia.
  10. [S893] "Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900," Ancestry.com, record for Thomas H. Elliott and Bettie M. Tuck, shows date, county, and state.
  11. [S2062] Thos. H. Elliott household, 1860 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  12. [S1685] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows married 44 years.
  13. [S2146] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  14. [S2144] Meador and Meador, Cemetery Records of Southern Christian County, pg 134.
  15. [S2062] Thos. H. Elliott household, 1860 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  16. [S2063] Thos. Elliott, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  17. [S2014] Christian Co. Wills S:105-6.
  18. [S1285] Shelby Co. Wills, 4:32-38, Q. C. Atkinson, 1865.
  19. [S1199] Christian Co. Guardian Bonds, Book 6, pp 511-2, report of purchase of four bonds; pg 596, settlement.
  20. [S1770] Elizabeth M. Tuck household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  21. [S1897] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1880 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  22. [S1285] Shelby Co. Wills, 8:289-92, Sarah E. Atkinson, 1882.
  23. [S1351] Atkinson, Shelby Co. Tennessee loose probate records, petition of John C. Mills as executor, 8 Nov 1882, shows Robert A. Young as "Revd."
  24. [S1351] Atkinson, Shelby Co. Tennessee loose probate records, bond 20 Oct 1883 by Malcom McNeill, et at, for $250, lists all the petitioners; bond same date for $500, lists petitioners but omits name of Rivers McNeill, apparently in error; Petition filed 20 Oct 1883 by Malcom McNeill, et at, list petitioners and give relationship to Sarah, as well as stating cause of action; response of executors 6 Nov 1883 and 24 Jan 1884 claims no evidence was provided in support and does not provide sufficient grounds; and order of Probate Court 9 Feb 1884 transferring case to Circuit Court to try the validity of the will.
  25. [S3037] Bonifer, "The Founding of Lindsey Wilson College", pg 6, provides background; pg 15, shows opening date and enrolment.
  26. [S3039] Hoss, David Morton: A Biography, pg 87, shows opening in rented quarters in 1892 and completion of new building in 1893; plate following pg 104, shows main building, Josephine and Walter Elliott Halls (not identified).
  27. [S3038] Todd County History Book Committee, Todd County, Kentucky Family History, pg 42, shows Thomas donated a gymnasium in memory of his deceased son.
  28. [S3040] Violette, "Vanderbilt Training School bldg sequence <correction>," e-mail to author, 12 Apr 2009, identifies the two halls and provides dates of construction; "RE: Vanderbilt Training School Student (follow-up)," 12 Apr 2009, shows use of building by county schools; and "RE: Vanderbilt Training Schoo,l" 15 Oct 2010, shows original use of each building.
  29. [S3234] Morton-Elliott Junior College for Boys, Bulletin, 1922, pg 6, describes transition to John Locke and Morton-Elliott schools.
  30. [S3037] Bonifer, "The Founding of Lindsey Wilson College", pg 23, shows closure date.
  31. [S3038] Todd County History Book Committee, Todd County, Kentucky Family History, pg 42, shows purchase of site by county.
  32. [S1199] Christian Co. Guardian Bonds, Book 6, pp 23-6, settlement for the period 30 Aug 1895 to 28 Dec 1898, pp 335-8, final settlement 27 Apr 1903.
  33. [S1685] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows Robert living in the household, with his relationship to Thomas as "ward."
  34. [S1685] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, /6.
  35. [S1685] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  36. [S2146] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows age 88 and state.
  37. [S2147] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1930 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  38. [S2062] Thos. H. Elliott household, 1860 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as farmer.
  39. [S1770] Elizabeth M. Tuck household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as farmer.
  40. [S1897] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1880 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as farmer.
  41. [S3309] Western KY History & Genealogy, online, transcription of Charles M. Meacham, A History of Christian County Kentucky, from Oxcart to Airplane (Nashville: Marshall and Bruce, 1930), Chapter XLI, shows bank and the Elliotts' roles.
  42. [S1685] Thomas Elliott household, 1900 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows Thomas' occupation as landlord, and Quintus living in the same dwelling as a farmer, renting his farm.
  43. [S1689] Quint A. Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows Thomas' occupation as "own income," in Quint's household, and him as a farmer, on his own farm.
  44. [S2146] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1920 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows Thomas's occupation as farm owner; Quintus is not found.
  45. [S2147] Thomas H. Elliott household, 1930 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows Thomas' occupation as farmer, and an employer, and Quint's as farm manager, and an employee.
  46. [S2148] Quint Atkinson Elliott, Certificate of Death.
  47. [S2062] Thos. H. Elliott household, 1860 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  48. [S1689] Quint A. Elliott household, 1910 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  49. [S2064] Sarah T. Elliott, birth register.
  50. [S1281] Frazier, "RE: Elmwood Cemetery - Atkinson - Bacon records," e-mail to author, 11 Sep 2007, shows S. S. Elliott buried in the plot owned by Quintus Atkinson and his wife Sarah Tuck, elder sister of Elizabeth, wife of Thomas. Attribution of parentage is made solely on the surname, relationship between Sarah and Elizabeth, and the interment date which is consistent with a child of Elizabeth and Thomas who died very young.
  51. [S2065] W D. Elliott, birth register.
  52. [S1770] Elizabeth M. Tuck household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows them in the same household, apparently as parent and child.
  53. [S2061] Macon, John and Edward Tuck of Halifax County, pg 30.

 

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