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African and European business interests. Their strong ties to European culture and language helped them expand their influence over the Sherbro trade industry. Particularly in the Southern
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Being a matrilineal society, the descendants of John Tucker were able to maintain claims to the chieftaincy throne. The children of John Tucker and the
Sherbro princess gained control of their mother's kingdom and utilised their father's name. Politically, the Tuckers would become one of the most
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