William Tucker, believed to be the first African child born in the English colonies, was born and baptized in Jamestown, Virginia. His parents, Anthony and Isabella, were among the first Africans brought to Virginia in 1619. Though details of his life remain limited, unconfirmed reports suggest he may have lived to be 108 years old. William Tucker’s birth marked a significant moment in early African American history.
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