H. Sherman and Ella (Dunston) Tucker, Sterling
In 1870 Madison County, Iowa,
Thomas Tucker is 41,
Julia Tucker
30,
Jacob Tucker
12,
"Therman" Tucker
4, and
Margret Tucker.
In 1880 Dallas County, Iowa,
Thomas Tucker is 46,
Julia Tucker
41 Wife,
Sherman Tucker
14 Son,
Margaret Tucker
12 Daughter,
Mary Tucker
9 Daughter,
Lydia Tucker
7 Daughter, (Robert)
Austin Tucker 4 Son, and
ThomasTucker
2 Son.
In 1885 Dallas County,
Thos. Tucker is
50,
Julia A. Tucker
45,
Jacob Tucker
26,
Sherman Tucker 17,
Maggie F. Tucker
25,
Mary E. Tucker
13,
Lidda B. Tucker
12,
Robt. O. Tucker
8,
Thos. D. Tucker
6, and
Joseph W. Tucker
0.
March 25, 1908 Sterling, Colorado " Some weeks ago Mrs. Julia A. Tucker,
of Key, Nebraska, came to visit her sons, Messrs. H. S.
Tucker of Atwood and Jacob of Sterling. Shortly after
her arrival she had a stroke of palsy on the right side.
After a few days it passed from the right to the left
side and still continues. She is gradually growing
weaker and it is feared she will not recover.
Her husband was sent for as quick as the first shock occurred and came at once,
accompanied by his sons Robert, Joe and Dee, and his daughter,
Mrs. Maggie Hopkins. Shortly after his arrival he, too, had a stroke but
is better now."
June 9, 1909 "Thomas Tucker died at the home of his son, Jacob Tucker,
east of Willard, on June the 4th, 1909. Mr. Tucker was 78 years of age,
and had been ill for some time. Interment took place at the Riverside cemetery,
June 6th."
Thomas Tucker
BIRTH
1833
DEATH
1909
BURIAL
Riverside Cemetery
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado,
PLOT
1-72, block 043, lot 0002, space 3, No Headstone
FindaGrave ID
237642880.
SHERMAN AND ELLA
In 1900 Dodge County, Nebraska,
Sherman Tucker is 35,
Ella M. Tucker
28 Wife,
Carrie M. Tucker
10 Daughter, and
Ethel N. Tucker
8 Daughter.
1909 Sterling
Sherman and Ella are farming in Atwood precinct in 1910.
Henry S. Tucker cash-claimed a quarter in section 3, 7N 55W in 1912.
June 1913 "Mrs. H. S. Tucker of Sterling visited her mother, Mrs. W. W. Dunston last week,
returning home Saturday."
H. S. Tucker
Age 51
Departure Place Sterling, Colorado
Event Date 1914
Event Place Tudor, Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada.
January 1916 "A congenial and happy bunch was entertained at
Pleasant Dale farm Sunday by Wm. Thomas and wife. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Calvert and children, Mr. and Mrs. Duschanek
and daughter, Helen, Mrs. Cedate Amy and sons Lee and Clifford,
Miss Ellen Tucker of Merino and her brother Edward,
who is visiting her from Ravana. Neb., and Wm. Riordan of Atwood.
In the afternoon W. L. Tucker and Sherman Tucker joined the bunch."
March 1919 Sterling "H. S. Tucker has assumed control of the Southern hotel in Sterling. Mr. Tucker
has had the building
rcdecorated, papered and remodeled through-out. Mr. Tucker has also installed a soft drink parlor and
restaurant on the first floor."
In 1920 Sterling,
H. S. Tucker is an auctioneer, 53,
Ella May Tucker 48 Wife, and
Lizzie Hopkins
26 Niece.
February 1923 "H. S. Tucker, formerly an auctioneer living at Sterling and a deputy sheriff of
Logan county, has been sentenced to jail from thirty to ninety days at Brighton,
according to a telephone message received by Sheriff Ray R. Powell today from Denver.
A Denver newspaper called the sheriff's office here to obtain information regarding Tucker.
It was said that Tucker was arrested under the influence of liquor when his car turned over
near Brighton. He was seen to go through Greeley at a high speed, it was said,
and officers telephoned ahead to put others on the watch for him. Tucker left Sterling several
months ago with little ceremony; his leaving being during the night, apparently.
At the time of his alleged arrest at Brighton he is said to have been wearing a star signifying
his office as deputy sheriff of this county. Sheriff Powell explained today that Tucker has not, at
anv time since his term began, held the office of deputy."
In March 1923 Henry S. Tucker filed for bankruptcy in Denver, noticed published in the Sterling Republican-Advocate.
August 1924 Routt County "H. S. Tucker, who is an experienced auctioneer, came in last Friday
from Denver and on Sunday was joined by his wife, who had been visiting in Kremmiing. He was here
last year and some horses belonging to him were cared for during the winter by D. H. Coyner.
Mr. and Mrs. Tucker may decide to locate here permanently."
In 1930 Sterling,
Walter Hague is 66,
Ella Hague 57 Wife, and
Pauline Dunston
77 Mother-in-law, widowed.
August 1943 Ord, Nebraska " Mrs. Lizzie Long, North Bend, Wash., and Mrs. Ella Dunsten,
Cheyenne, Wyo., who had been here for the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Hopkins, left on the
Monday afternoon bus for their homes. Floyd Hopkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Conrad of Grants Pass,
Calif., who had also been here during Mrs. Hopkins] illness the past two weeks,
left for their homes Tuesday. Mrs. Nettie Limerick of Council Bluffs, sister of Mrs. Hopkins,
returned home on the Monday afternoon freight. A nephew, Lloyd Groseclose of Waterloo, Iowa,
returned home Sunday.
All had been guests in the Earl Howell home."
November 25, 1946 "Walter Hague, 82. a resident of Loveland
for three years, died at the Loveland hospital Saturday night.
He had been ill for only a short time. Mr. Hague was born in Ohio,
March 8, 1864. Prior to coming to Loveland, he resided in Sterling
for 32 years. He was a retired apartment house operator.
He is survived by his wife."
Ella May Tucker Hague
BIRTH
23 Jan 1871
DEATH
28 Mar 1954
BURIAL
Riverside Cemetery
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado,
FindaGrave ID
55451053.
ETHEL
Ethel V. Tucker
Marriage Date 18 Nov 1909
Marriage Place Sterling, Logan, Colorado,
Spouse
James Francis Sheehan.
December 12, 1918 "Twin children, a boy and a girl, were born Sunday night to Mr. and
Mrs. James Sheehan of 501 Second avenue. The boy weighed eight pounds and the girl four and a half
pounds. Mrs. Sheehan is a daughter of H. S. Tucker."
In 1920 Sterling,
J. F. Sheehan is a factory laborer, 31,
Ethel Sheehan
28 Wife,
Ella May Sheehan
9 Daughter,
James Sheehan
7 Son,
Carrie Sheehan
1 Daughter, and
Carl Sheehan
1 Son.
In 1930 Loveland,
James F. Sheehan 40 is a laborer in a warehouse,
Ethel V. H. Sheehan
38 Wife,
Ella Sterger
19 Daughter,
Gilda Sterger
1 Daughter,
James H. Sheehan
17 Son,
Carl E. Sheehan
11 Son, and
Carie M. Sheehan
11 Daughte.
Ella Mae Sterger, 20, married Calvin Dimmitt in Boulder on May 27, 1931.
In 1940 Sedgwick County, Colorado,
James F. Sheehan is divorced, 50,
Ell Mae Dimmitt
29 Daughter,
Ethel Yerna Dimmitt
6 Granddaughter,
Gilda Moe Sterger
11 Granddaughter,
James Huey
31 Lodger,
Bonnie Huey
6 Lodger, and
Betty Huey
4 Lodger.
Ethel V. Kirst
Application Age 52
Birth Place Nebraska,
Application Date 19 Aug 1944
Application Place Clark, Washington,
Father
Sherman Jucker
Mother
Ella Mae Jucker
Spouse
Clarena W. Herbert.
CARRIE
"The marriage of Miss Carrie Tucker to Mr.Carl Browns,
both of Merino, occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Vance,
south of Sterling, Thursday evening, September 23, 1909,
Rev. F. T. Kreuger of the Methodist church, officiating.
Mr. Browns is a brother of A. F. Browns of Sterling, and is
a young man of industry and sobriety, worthy in every respect the
love of the young woman whom he has led to the altar.
They will make their home in Merino."
October 1909 "Mr. and Mrs. Carl Browns are contemplating a trip to Canada in
the near future."
Carl August Browns
BIRTH 26/12/1882 Iowa
DEATH 1959 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Carrie May Tucker
BIRTH 1889 Ord Nebraska
DEATH 1971 Calgary, Alberta Canada
Carl August Browns is buried in Calgary - same cemetery as his sister.
Carl 1883-1959 # 153038984, Carrie Mae 1889-1970 # 153038985.
Sherman Browns BIRTH MAY 26, 1910 Merino Colorado
DEATH 1983 Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Sherman Tucker's sister
Lidia B. 'Nettie' Tucker Limerick
BIRTH
14 Mar 1870
Adel, Dallas County, Iowa,
DEATH
4 Sep 1950
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa,
BURIAL
Fairview Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa,
FindaGrave ID
25386922.
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