Emma Williams1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 1860, (1849 - 1903)
FatherCol. Beverly Dickerson Williams4,5,6 (4 Jul 1822 - 22 Feb 1907)
MotherNarcissa B. Mitchell4,5,6 (abt 1818 - 1868)

Key Events:

Birth: 17 Mar 1849, Kentucky7,8,9
Marriage: 20 Oct 1870, Boyle Co., Kentucky, Adam Paul Tuck (15 Nov 1842 - 25 Sep 1900)10,11,12
Death: 1 Jun 1903, 1698 Monroe Extended, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee13
Burial: 2 Jun 1903, Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee14,15
ChartsDescendants of Dr. Davis Green Tuck
Descendants of David Dutt/Toot

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Emma Williams was born on 17 Mar 1849 in Kentucky.7,8,9 Her formal name was evidently Sarah Emma, but she was universally known as Emma, which was used even on her tombstone.16,17,18
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Boyle Co., Kentucky, in the household of her parents, Col. Beverly Dickerson Williams and Narcissa B. Mitchell.19,20 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Boyle Co., Kentucky, in the household of her parents.21
     Her mother died in 1868, when Emma was about 19 years old.6
     Emma was named an heir in the will of James P. Mitchell, her late mother's father, dated 15 Oct 1870 in Boyle Co., Kentucky, to receive $1,000, as were her three siblings.22
     Emma married Adam Paul Tuck, son of Dr. Davis Green Tuck and Elizabeth M. Toot, on 20 Oct 1870 in Boyle Co., Kentucky.10,11,12
     Emma and Paul lived in Memphis from the time they were married, in Oct 1870, except for a period from 1875 to 1878 when they lived in St. Louis.23
     Her grandfather's will was proved on 5 Jul 1871. However the heirs contested it, and agreed to probating it after all the heirs signed an agreement making major changes in the distribution of the assets. Under the agreement Emma and her siblings were to each receive one-quarter of their late mother's share, less any amounts that had been advanced to her or to them, instead of the fixed $1,000.24
     Emma received a distribution of $506 from her grandfather's estate, as reported in the first settlement report for the estate, which was filed 5 Nov 1873.25 The second settlement report for the estate, which was filed 15 Oct 1875, showed Emma received a second distribution, of $975.26 The final settlement report for the estate, filed 20 Jan 1883, showed that she had received a further distribution of $98.27 A settlement report for the was filed 16 Nov 1891, after the death of her grandfather's second wife, showed she had received a final distribution of $125.28
     Emma and Paul appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at 291 Linden St., enumerated 10 Jun 1880. Their children Narcissa and Elizabeth were listed as living with them, as was Olly Harden, age 18, a servant.29
     In Nov 1881 Emma began to nurse her sister-in-law, Sarah Elizabeth Atkinson, going to her house several times a week. In Aug 1882 she moved in with her sister-in-law to nurse her full time until she died 2 Nov 1882.30,31
     Emma and Paul appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, in the household of their daughter Elizabeth and her husband, John Ripley Greer.32
     Her husband died on 25 Sep 1900 in 291 Linden St., Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.33,34,35
     Emma died on 1 Jun 1903 at her home, 1698 Monroe Extended, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 54.13 She was buried on 2 Jun 1903 in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, in the lot owned by her husband's sister, Sarah, and her husband.14,15

Children:
     Children with Adam Paul Tuck:

Citations

  1. [S8895] Beverly D. Williams household, 1850 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, shows name as Emily Williams.
  2. [S1283] Q. C. & Sarah E. Atkinson family monument, Elmwood Cemetery, has "Emma Williams" inscribed on the base of the monument, adjacent to her husband's inscription.
  3. [S8894] Marriage Bonds, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 6:92, A. P. Tuck and Sarah Emma Williams.
  4. [S8895] Beverly D. Williams household, 1850 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S8897] B. D. Williams household, 1860 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S8898] Biographical and Historical Memoirs: Arkansas, pg 519.
  7. [S8895] Beverly D. Williams household, 1850 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, shows age 2 and state.
  8. [S8897] B. D. Williams household, 1860 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, shows age 11 and state.
  9. [S1283] Q. C. & Sarah E. Atkinson family monument, Elmwood Cemetery, has date and state inscribed on the base of the monument below her name.
  10. [S8894] Marriage Bonds, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 6:92, A. P. Tuck and Sarah Emma Williams, shows bond date.
  11. [S2111] McNeil et al v. Mills and Young, transcript of proceedings of Circuit Court of Shelby Co., 12 Aug 1885, pg 109, deposition of Mrs. Emma W. Tuck, gave date.
  12. [S1220] Paul Tuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Shelby Co., Tennessee, shows married.
  13. [S1274] Emma Williams Tuck, Burial Permit, shows date, address, and same address as her residence.
  14. [S4112] Elmwood Cemetery, burial records, 1903 pg 176, shows date, lot 299, grave 12.
  15. [S1274] Emma Williams Tuck, Burial Permit, shows cemetery.
  16. [S893] "Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900," Ancestry.com, record for A. P. Tuck and Sarah Emma Williams.
  17. [S8897] B. D. Williams household, 1860 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, shows name as S. E. Williams.
  18. [S1220] Paul Tuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Shelby Co., Tennessee, shows name as Emma Tuck.
  19. [S8895] Beverly D. Williams household, 1850 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky.
  20. [S8904] Beverly D. Williams, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  21. [S8897] B. D. Williams household, 1860 U.S. Census, Boyle Co., Kentucky.
  22. [S8915] Wills, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 2:88-91, will of James P. Mitchell, 5 Jul 1871.
  23. [S2111] McNeil et al v. Mills and Young, transcript of proceedings of Circuit Court of Shelby Co., 12 Aug 1885, pg 109, deposition of Mrs. Emma W. Tuck, stated they lived in Memphis expect for about three years in St. Louis from 1876 through part of 1878, pg 146 corrected that to say she went to St. Louis in Dec 1874.
  24. [S8915] Wills, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 2:88-91, will of James P. Mitchell, 5 Jul 1871; 2:92-3, agreement of the heirs, same date.
  25. [S8916] Settlements, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 3:509-12, estate of James P. Mitchell, 15 Dec 1873.
  26. [S8916] Settlements, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 3:620-3, estate of James P. Mitchell, 7 Oct 1875.
  27. [S8916] Settlements, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 4:536-7, estate of James P. Mitchell, 19 Mar 1883.
  28. [S8916] Settlements, Boyle Co., Kentucky, 5:396-7, estate of James P. Mitchell, 16 Nov 1891.
  29. [S1220] Paul Tuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Shelby Co., Tennessee.
  30. [S1351] Atkinson, Shelby Co. Tennessee loose probate records, claim of Dr. Farzier T. Henning, paid 6 Feb 1883, itemizes visits; Statement of executors 27 Nov 1883 shows payment.
  31. [S2111] McNeil et al v. Mills and Young, transcript of proceedings of Circuit Court of Shelby Co., 12 Aug 1885, pg 110, deposition of Mrs. Emma W. Tuck, describes her nursing duties; pg 112, admits Sarah was conducting her normal activities until Jul 1882; and pg 166-9, deposition of Mrs. M. W. Bacon, states Sarah took ill in Oct 1881, didn't leave the yard after 6 Jul 1882, and was worse after 31 Aug.
  32. [S1221] John Ripley Greer household, 1900 U.S. Census, Shelby Co., Tennessee.
  33. [S4133] A. P. Tuck, Register of Deaths, shows date and address.
  34. [S1278] "Died - Tuck," The Commercial Appeal, 26 Sept 1900, shows date, address, and at his home.
  35. [S4122] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Memphis Directory, 1901 pg 995, shows date.
  36. [S2111] McNeil et al v. Mills and Young, transcript of proceedings of Circuit Court of Shelby Co., 12 Aug 1885, pg 106, deposition of Mrs. Emma W. Tuck, states that the two children of A. P. Tuck to which Mrs. Atkinson gave $2,000 were her children.
  37. [S1220] Paul Tuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Shelby Co., Tennessee, shows the child as daughter of Emma's husband.
  38. [S4210] Narcisse Macgowan, Certificate of Death.
  39. [S4144] Elizabeth Tuck Greer, Certificate of Death.