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Mary Orme “May” <I>Keyworth</I> Tucker

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Mary Orme “May” Keyworth Tucker

Birth
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Death
14 Aug 1913 (aged 36)
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Van Ness Lot 189 East
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The Washington Post August 15, 1913
Mrs. M.L. Tucker Dies
Was Widow of the Grandson of General John A. Logan
Ill Since Husband's Death
Body to Be Brought Here From Atlantic City Today for Burial in Arlington Cemetery
Native Washingtonian and Divorced Wife of Captain Broome, U.S.A.
Prominent in Society
Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, widow of Captain Logan Tucker, the latter a grandson and the last male descendant of General John A. Logan, died last night at the Brighton Hotel, Atlantic City. Mrs. Tucker who had been in poor health since the sudden death of her husband which occurred about eighteen months ago in Philadelphia went to the New Jersey resort in June to recover from a nervous breakdown. At that time her condition was not thought to be serious. She suffered a sudden sinking spell about a week ago, however, and her relatives were summoned.

Mrs. Tucker's mother, Mrs. James F. Barbour of this city accompanied her on the trip and her daughter Miss Josephine Broome and a sister Miss Marguerite Barbour had joined them later at Atlantic City. The body will be brought to Washington today and taken to the Barbour home at 1741 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery where Captain Tucker is buried.

Divorced From Captain Broome
Mrs. Tucker was Miss Mary O. Keyworth of this city. She married Captain George C. Broome, United States Army, but matrimonial differences ensued and a divorce followed. The couple had one child, a daughter, Josephine who has since lived with the mother.

About seven years ago Mrs. Broome married Captain Tucker. Both had been prominent in the social life of the city and while Captain Tucker was stationed at the Marine barracks they took and active part in many of the exclusive functions held in the National Capitol.

In January of 1910 Captain Tucker resigned from the Marine Corps and moved to Philadelphia. He and his wife, however, continued to make frequent visits to Washington. In December of 1911 he and Mrs. Tucker were dining at the William Penn Inn in Gwynedd Valley when Captain Tucker became suddenly ill and died before medical aid could be summoned. This shock is said to have shattered Mrs. Tucker's nerves to such an extent that she never regained her health.

The daughter, her mother, sister and a brother, Frederick K. Barbour are the only surviving relatives.
The Washington Post August 15, 1913
Mrs. M.L. Tucker Dies
Was Widow of the Grandson of General John A. Logan
Ill Since Husband's Death
Body to Be Brought Here From Atlantic City Today for Burial in Arlington Cemetery
Native Washingtonian and Divorced Wife of Captain Broome, U.S.A.
Prominent in Society
Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, widow of Captain Logan Tucker, the latter a grandson and the last male descendant of General John A. Logan, died last night at the Brighton Hotel, Atlantic City. Mrs. Tucker who had been in poor health since the sudden death of her husband which occurred about eighteen months ago in Philadelphia went to the New Jersey resort in June to recover from a nervous breakdown. At that time her condition was not thought to be serious. She suffered a sudden sinking spell about a week ago, however, and her relatives were summoned.

Mrs. Tucker's mother, Mrs. James F. Barbour of this city accompanied her on the trip and her daughter Miss Josephine Broome and a sister Miss Marguerite Barbour had joined them later at Atlantic City. The body will be brought to Washington today and taken to the Barbour home at 1741 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery where Captain Tucker is buried.

Divorced From Captain Broome
Mrs. Tucker was Miss Mary O. Keyworth of this city. She married Captain George C. Broome, United States Army, but matrimonial differences ensued and a divorce followed. The couple had one child, a daughter, Josephine who has since lived with the mother.

About seven years ago Mrs. Broome married Captain Tucker. Both had been prominent in the social life of the city and while Captain Tucker was stationed at the Marine barracks they took and active part in many of the exclusive functions held in the National Capitol.

In January of 1910 Captain Tucker resigned from the Marine Corps and moved to Philadelphia. He and his wife, however, continued to make frequent visits to Washington. In December of 1911 he and Mrs. Tucker were dining at the William Penn Inn in Gwynedd Valley when Captain Tucker became suddenly ill and died before medical aid could be summoned. This shock is said to have shattered Mrs. Tucker's nerves to such an extent that she never regained her health.

The daughter, her mother, sister and a brother, Frederick K. Barbour are the only surviving relatives.


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  • Added: Oct 25, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30848742/mary_orme-tucker: accessed ), memorial page for Mary Orme “May” Keyworth Tucker (16 Oct 1876–14 Aug 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30848742, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by SLGMSD (contributor 46825959).