William Tucker

other_names = Tooker, Tuckar 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 Confederacy. 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.

Early life and family William Tucker was born in Cornwall on January 7, 1588 or in 1589. Harris stated that "he was a shrewd and hard man of business".

In March, 1622, 347 or more colonists were killed during an Indian massacre. Settlements and plantations were set ablaze by the natives. Tucker was a military leader during this period.

In May 1623, plans were made with Opechancanough to negotiate peace and the release of the missing women. Opechancanough released Mistress Boyse as a good faith gesture, with the implied message that he would negotiate for the release of the remaining women.

Before 1623 In September 1632, he became the commission of the peace.

Tucker died some time before February 17, 1643/4.