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Tooker, Robert of Exeter 1 2 3

Birth Name Tooker, Robert of Exeter
Gender male
Age at Death 59 years, 3 months, 18 days

Narrative

Surname was spelled "Tooker". Robert became a freeman of the city of Exeter, in 1514 by paying one pound. He served in the Spanish Wars of 1512. He established himself as a baker and brewer in Exeter. Robert was appointed Sherriff in 1539 and Mayor in 1543. In 1538, first Tucker to be given a coat-of-arms, entitling him to gentleman status. Was buried at St. Mary Major which was destroyed during World War II. Robert Tucker compiled his will in 1546. A copy survives on the Mayor's Court Rolls at the Devon England Record Office.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1487-11-26 Moretonhampstead, Devon, England   4
Death 1547-03-14 Exeter, Devon, England   4

Age: 59y 3m 16d

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Tooker
Mother
    Brother     Toker, John 1458 1564
         Tooker, Robert of Exeter 1487-11-26 1547-03-14

Families

Family of Tooker, Robert of Exeter and Palmer, Joan
Married Wife Palmer, Joan ( * 1500 + 1567-08-13 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 1527-11-15 Exeter, Devon, England   4
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Tooker, William15271582
Tucker, Martha15281558
Tucker, Grace1536
Tucker, Hughabout 1540
Tooker, Johane