Tucker, Henry H. (Henry Holcombe), 1819-1898

Henry H. Tucker came to Georgia in 1842. In 1846, he was admitted to the state bar, but turned to religion when his newlywed wife died. After study at Mercer, he was ordained a Baptist minister. After the war, Tucker edited the Christian Index, then was elected president of Mercer (1866-1871). During his tenure, the school moved from Penfield to Macon. After several years in Europe, Tucker returned to accept the President's post at the University of Georgia. After leaving UGA, Tucker became owner and editor of the Christian Index. Henry H. Tucker -- University of Georgia Presidents' Exhibit, Hargrett Library http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett (Retrieved March 24, 2009)

Henry Holcombe Tucker (1819-1898) clergyman, educator, President of Mercer, and Chancellor of the University of Georgia (1874-1878), resident of Athens and Atlanta, Georgia.

Henry H. Tucker came to Georgia in 1842. In 1846, he was admitted to the state bar, but turned to religion when his newlywed wife died. After study at Mercer, he was ordained a Baptist minister. After the war, Tucker edited the Christian Index, then was elected president of Mercer (1866-1871). During his tenure, the school moved from Penfield to Macon. After several years in Europe, Tucker returned to accept the President's post at the University of Georgia. After leaving UGA, Tucker became owner and editor of the Christian Index. -- Henry H. Tucker. University of Georgia Presidents' Exhibit, Hargrett Library http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett (Retrieved March 24, 2009)