Thomas DeSaille Tucker

Thomas DeSaille Tucker or Thomas DeSaliere Tucker (July 21, 1844 – 1903)

Missionary George Thompson brought 12-year-old Tucker to the United States. Two years later, Tucker enrolled in the preparatory program at Oberlin College. He graduated with his A.B. in 1865. During his time at Oberlin, he took a leave in 1862 to teach at the AMA's school for emancipated slaves at Fortress Monroe. Following his graduation he taught at schools in Georgetown, Kentucky and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Tucker studied law at Straight University in New Orleans and graduated with his LL.B. in 1882. The following year he was admitted to the bar in Florida and opened a law partnership with J.D. Thompson in Pensacola, Florida.

Tucker resumed the practice of law in Jacksonville, Florida. He died in 1903 and was buried in Baltimore, Maryland.