Henry A. Tuckett (1852–1918) was an American hymn writer and poet in

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(LDS Church). Tuckett was born in

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, United States. His parents Henry Tuckett and his wife Mary Mercy Westwood were converts to the LDS Church who had recently immigrated from Great Britain and would soon move on to Utah. Tuckett worked as a candymaker and was involved in music on the side. He wrote the music to "Choose the Right" and the music to "We Are Sowing". Tuckett also conducted a choir in the 12th Ward in downtown

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, in which ward he also served as superintendent of the

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. As of 1888 Tuckett was a vocal music instructor on the faculty of the

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(later the University of Utah). In 1890, Tuckett was an unsuccessful candidate for Salt Lake City council. Tuckett was married to Agnes Sproul. From 1894 to 1896 Tuckett served a mission to

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.Biographical Sketch from the Madge Harris Tuckett papers
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* * *Hymn 239,''Choose the Right'', '' Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' *
bio of Tuckett connected with the Madge Harris Tuckett papers at University of Utah Marriott library
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