Background
Tucker, Hugh Clarence was born on October 4, 1857 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Alexander and Susan Catherine (Crichlow) Tucker.
Tucker, Hugh Clarence was born on October 4, 1857 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Alexander and Susan Catherine (Crichlow) Tucker.
Educated private public Schools. Student academic and theological departments, Vanderbilt University, 1876-1879. Graduate in theology, 1879.
Doctor of Divinity, Southwestern U., 1917. Doctor of Laws, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, 1929.
Various pastorates in Tennessee until 1886. Went to Rio de Janeiro, and served as pastor English-speaking church 2 years. Agency secretary American Bible Society in Brazil since September 1887.
Has traveled widely in Brazil, preaching in Portuguese language. A founder and trustee The Strangers’ Hospital, Evangelical Hospital, and Young Men’s Christian Association and Peoples Central Institute. President of the board of trustees Granbery College, Juiz de Fora, since 1898. Trustee Methodist Public House, Sao Paulo. Delaware to world religious confs., Europe and America. Active in assisting Doctor Oswaldo Cruz in fight against yellow fever. Pioneer in securing playground for children, instruction for nurses, etc.
Married Ella Winston, d. Children: Elvira Granhery (Mistress.