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Ivanell Rose Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Jan 5 1900 in London, Ontario. She died on Jul 5 1965 in London, Ontario.⁽³¹⁴⁾ Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario
SAGE (rust granite)
Lewis Clarence /1898-1948
beloved husband of
Ivanell (sic) Lucas /1900-1965
At Rest.
Parents: Albert Joseph Day Lucas and Ellen Elizabeth Bossence.

She was married to Lewis Clarence Sage on Nov 24 1919 in ?. Children were: Norma M Sage, Jack A Sage.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1828 in Pointon, Lincolnshire, England?.⁽³¹⁵⁾ He died in ?. Parents: Walter Lucas and Mary Brown.

He was married to Penelope Tabor on May 24 1857 in Parish of Sempringham, County of Lincoln.⁽³¹⁶⁾ Children were: Henry Lucas, Thomas Lucas, Walter Lucas.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1774 in ?. He died on Apr 1 1855 in Old Weston. He Home Address in Spent most of later part of life in Old Weston, Huntingdonshire. Parents: John Lucas and Rebecca Bucknell.

He was married to Mary Crossham on Oct 29 1794 in Brighton Parish Church. Children were: John Lucas, Walter Lucas, Samuel Lucas, Rebecca Lucas, Mary Lucas, Blott Lucas, Ann Lucas, Stephen Lucas, Sarah Lucas.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on May 30 1796 in Brighton. He died in 1877 in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Crossham.

He was married to Mary Fletcher on Dec 24 1818 in Old Weston Church. Children were: John Lucas, Stephen Lucas, Stephen Lucas, Blott Lucas, William Lucas, Lott Lucas, Walter Lucas, Emma Lucas, Daniel Lucas.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾ died in 1782 in Huntingdon.⁽³¹⁷⁾ He was born in ?. He Home Address in Winwick, England. Will of John Lucas husband of Rebecca Bucknell
He was my Great great great great Grandfather

This is the last will and Testament of one John Lucas of Winwick in the County of Northampton, yeoman. I give and bequeath to my four children, John, Mary, Walter and Samuel the sum of fifty pounds a piece to be paid to them respectively as they shall respectively obtain the age of twenty one years with interest in the meantime to be computed from the time of my death for each respective sum of fifty pounds to be applied towards the support or maintenance of such of my same children to whom the same shall belong and my will is that in case my said son John shall depart this life before his age of twenty one years his legacy of fifty pounds shall be divided half there of to my said son Walter and the other half between the said Mary and Samuel. And if the said Mary shall die before the age of twenty one years her legacy of fifty pounds shall be equally divided between the said John and Walter if the said Walter shall die before the age of twenty one years his legacy of fifty pounds shall be equally divided between the said John and Samuel. And if the said Samuel shall die before the age of twenty one years his legacy of fifty pounds shall be equally divided between the said John and Walter. And my will is that it shall be lawful for my executrix herein after named to advance such sum of money as she and my friend John Blott the younger of Winwick afore said shall think fit for anyone or more said children to put him her or them apprentice out of the respective legacy by me given to such of my said children for whom the same shall be advanced that no more than ten pounds be advanced for anyone child. The rest residue and remainder of my good chattels, money and all other, my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever or of what nature of kind soever which I shall bear giving of interest in orintilent to at my death after payments of my debts, funeral expenses the charges of proving and executing this my will and the said legacys. I give to my dear wife, Rebecca to hold all the same residue of my said personal estate to her my said wife for and during the term of her natural life and from and after her decease my will as that the same shall go to and be equally divided between my said four children share and share alike and if any one or more of them shall be then dead then share or share of such of them as shall shall go and be paid to his her or their personal representatives and I do make and appoint my said wife full and sole executrix of this my last will and testament and jointly with the said John Blott guardians of my said children during their respective minorities and I revoke all former wills by me in witness where of I leave her unto set my stand and seal this third day April one thousand seven hundred and eighty two.

signed sealed published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of
request leaves subscribed our names as witness

E Martin
John Blott signed John Lucas

He was married to Rebecca Bucknell in 1773 in Parish of Winwick, Huntingdon. Notes sent me by Tony Lucas

The Marriage register for the Parish of Winwick in Huntingdonshire,
John Lucas of this Parish, Bachelor and Rebecca Blott of this Parish, widow. Married in this Church by License this sixth day of August 1773 by me J Harris, Vicar.
The Marriage was solemnized between us John Lucas & Rebecca Blott (her Mark)
In the Presence of John Bucknell
William Harratt
Children were: John Lucas, Mary Lucas, Walter Lucas, Samuel Lucas.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born in 1819 in ?. He died on Nov 20 1897 in Buried in Old Weston, Huntingdonshire. He Hobbies in Member Independent Order of Oddfellows for 54 years. Pair of Gravestones in Old Weston Churchyard, Huntingdonshire, England

IN LOVING MEMORY
JOHN LUCAS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOV 20TH 1897 IN HIS 79TH YEAR
ALSO MARY LUCAS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT 22ND 1907 IN HER 93RD YEAR
ALSO THOMAS LINFORD LUCAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NEAR PESHAWAR, INDIA, JUNE 29TH 1979
IN HIS 30TH YEAR
ALSO SARAH LINFORD LUCAS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN & MARY LUCAS
WHO DIED JUNE 17TH 1897 IN HER 55TH YEAR
"UNTIL DAY BREAK"

I.M.O.
JOHN LUCAS
OF OLD WESTON, WHO DIED
20TH NOV 1897 AGED 78 YEARS

THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF
THE OUNDLE DISTRICT OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER
OF ODDFELLOWS MANCHESTER UNITY OF WHICH
DISTRICT BROTHER LUCAS WAS CORRESTPONING
SECRETARY FOR OVER 40 YEARS AN OFFICE WHICH
HE HELD WITH TRUE FIDELITY TO THE TRUST
REPOSED IN HIM EVER KEEPING IN MIND IN THE
DISCHARGE THEREOF THE GRAND MOTTO OF THE ORDER
FRIENSHIP LOVE AND TRUTH

Parents: John Lucas and Mary Fletcher.

He was married to Mary Linford on Nov 9 1840 in Old Weston, Huntingdonshire. Children were: Edwin Lucas, Sarah Linford Lucas, Clementina Lucas, Rosa Lucas, Aquila Lucas Reverend, Thomas Linford Lucas, John Lucas, Arthur Lucas, Walter Lucas, Edwin Lucas.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1851 in ?. He died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Linford.

John Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Sep 16 1884 in ?. He died in 1941 in Buried in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario.⁽³¹⁸⁾ Parents: Aquila Lucas Reverend and Harriet Jane Bridges.

John Albert Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Oct 1 1897 in ?. He died on Oct 11 1902 in 76 Wellington Street, London, Ontario.⁽³¹⁹⁾⁽³²⁰⁾ St. Marys Journal, Thursday Oct 16, 1902

Death
LUCAS A London on Oct 11th, John Albert, the youngest son of Richard and Minnid Lucas, aged 5 years and 10 days.

The record shows that John died of croup looked after by Dr. Weekes.
Parents: Richard Lucas and Minnie Bloomfield.

John Gibson Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on May 17 1899 in St. Marys, Ontario. He died on Jun 7 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA.⁽³²¹⁾ He Hobbies in Making Fishing lures, Ice Fishing. He Home Address in Lived in Saginaw most of his life. John G. 'Gib' Lucas born in St. Marys

Mr. John G. 'Gib' Lucas, age 70, brother of Mr. Calvin Lucas and Mrs. Eleanor Keith, St. Marys, passed away in the Saginaw County Hospital recently. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Lucas was born in St. Marys, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lucas, on May 17 1899 and lived most of his life in Saginaw where he operated his own barbershop for many years. For a hobby he made fishing tackle. He retired in 1967 after 49 years of barbering.
Besides his wife he leaves a sister and two brothers, Mrs R.G. Keith, and Calvin Lucas, both of St. Marys, and Edward of Orangeville. Following the funeral service at the Frank R. Chilson Funeral Home, interment was made in Bridgeport Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lucas, Mrs R.G. Keith and son Bob, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Grose, all from St. Marys, and Mr. Ed Lucas and daughter Ona of Orangeville attended the funeral in Bridgeport Mich.
Parents: Thomas William Lucas and Celestine Mabel Gibson.

He was married to Myrtle May Mitchell on May 15 1924 in Saginaw, MIchigan.

John Henry Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Feb 10 1880 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³²²⁾ ⁽³²³⁾ He died on Jun 13 1950 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³²⁴⁾⁽³²⁵⁾⁽³²⁶⁾ He was buried in St. Marys Cemetery. John Henry Lucas b February 10, 1880 m September 21,1904 d June 13 1950
Margaret McCauley b 1879 d 1938

JOHN HENRY LUCAS
John H Lucas, one of the few local surviving veterans of the South African War, died suddenly at the some of his nephew, Calvin Lucas, Queen Street, West Ward, early Tuesday morning. Mr Lucas had been a semi-invalid from the effects of rheumatism for the past twenty-five years, but he had been able to get about the house with the aid of crutches. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Calvin Lucas had taken his breakfast into his room on a tray and when she went back for the dishes some time later found Mr. Lucas dead lying across the bed. He had eaten his breakfast and dressed himself ready for the day when he apparently been stricken.
'Jack' Lucas was born in St. Marys on February 10 1880, the son of the late Richard Lucas. As a young man he worked for his father around the town and at the old Curling Rink and in 1900 together with the late Huck Peart, Tom Rigglesford, Caleb Brown and Keg Graham and William Brown, who are still living, enlisted for the Boer War as troopers in the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, then training at the Ottawa Fair Grounds. Later that year they left Halifax via troopship to land at Capetown, South Africa thirty-two days later. After going to the front in the Orange Free State via DeAAr and Blomfontein, Mr Lucas served with the mounted rifles for more than two years, the latter part on police duty as trooper in the South African Constabulary Force. He returned to Canada in 1902 and later married Margaret McCauley, who predeceased him some ten years ago.
Mr. Lucas was for years the Ontario car license issuer here. He was a member of the St. Marys Branch, Canadian Legion. Surviving he leaves two sons and two daughters, Reg of St. Marys, Lloyd of London, Miss Berniece Lucas of Victoria, B.C., and Ilene, now Mrs. A.J. Ausk, of San Diego, Cal., also one brother Albert Lucas of London, and one sister Agnes, Mrs Chas. Lewis, West Ward. There are two grandchildren. The funeral is being held this Thursday afternoon from the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel with interment in St. Marys Cemetery.

BORN
LUCAS On Feb. 22nd to Mr. & Mrs. John Lucas, West Ward St. Marys, twin daughters. St. Marys Journal February 24 1910 pg 8
This is the birth announcement of Bernice & Loretta May

Card of Thanks
Lucas - To the citizens of the Town of St. Marys and vicinity and to my very many friends everywhere I wish to express my deepest sense of gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and the help that came to me during my long siege of illness. Respectfully J. Lucas Thomas St. St. Marys
St. Marys Journal Argus May 29, 1924 pg 3
Parents: Richard Lucas and Elizabeth Bristow.

He was married to Margaret Elizabeth McCauley on Sep 21 1904 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³²⁷⁾⁽³²⁸⁾
St. Marys Journal Thursday September 29 1904, page 8

A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. & Mrs. James McColley, Church Street, on Wednesday evening September 21st when their daughter Maggie, became the bride of John H. Lucas, West Ward. The Bride wore a beautiful gown of crepe de chine and white silk with a hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas are spending their honeymoon at Toronto and other Eastern points.

St. Marys Journal Thursday February 24 1910, page 8

LUCAS On February 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas, West Ward, St. Marys
twin daughters.

From Vital Statistics MARRIAGE
9/21/1904 St. Marys #015319/04
Children were: Reginald J Lucas, Lloyd L Lucas, Loretta May Lucas, Bernice Lucas, Eileen Lucas.

John William Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1867 in Parish of Pointon.⁽³²⁹⁾ He died in 1904 in ?. Parents: Thomas Lucas and Mary Ann Dobney.

He was married to Susannah Letitia Briggs on Dec 28 1887 in Parish of Sempringham, County of Lincoln.⁽³²⁾

Kathy Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born. Parents: Ralph Lucas and Jean (Lucas).

Ken Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born. Parents: Ralph Lucas and Jean (Lucas).

Kenneth Richard Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born. Parents: Richard Lucas and Elva Fern Johnston.

Leroy Woodrow Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Jan 17 1919 in ?. Parents: Albert Joseph Day Lucas and Ellen Elizabeth Bossence.

He was married to Mable Law on Sep 1 1945 in ?. Children were: Nancy L Lucas .

Lloyd L Lucas⁽¹⁾ died on Jan 12 1955 in St. Thomas, Ontario.⁽³³⁰⁾ He was born in St. Marys, Ontario. Parents: John Henry Lucas and Margaret Elizabeth McCauley.

He was married to Martha in ?. Children were: Maxine Lucas.

Loretta May Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Feb 22 1910 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³³¹⁾ She died on Feb 22 1910 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³³²⁾ Parents: John Henry Lucas and Margaret Elizabeth McCauley.

Lott Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1837 in ?.⁽³³³⁾ He died in ?. Parents: Walter Lucas and Mary Brown.

Lott Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1831 in ?. He died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Fletcher.

Louise Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1931 in St. Marys, Ontario. She died in 1985 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³³⁴⁾ She was buried in St. Marys Cemetery. Parents: Reginald J Lucas and Edna Fulcher.

She was married to Jack McNaughton in ?.

Martin Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in ?. Parents: Michael Lucas and Hillary Lucas.

Mary Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1806 in ?. She died in 1842 in Old Weston. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Crossham.

She was married to George Marshall in 1829 in ?.

Mary Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1776 in ?. She died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Rebecca Bucknell.

Mary Ann Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Jul 29 1864 in Pointon, Lincolnshire, England.⁽³³⁵⁾⁽³³⁶⁾ She died on Oct 9 1942 in London, Ontario.⁽³³⁷⁾ Mary Ann Lucas b July 29,1864 m February 4 1884 d October 9 1942
William Harrison Reid b June 5 1858 d December 5 1930

Richard and Elizabeth's eldest daughter Mary Ann lived in London, Ontario, most of her life, after her marriage to William Reid, having 3 children. They were married in Chalmers Presbyterian Church in London although
they met in St. Marys. Mary is mentioned in the 1871 British census as a scholar and then again in the Canadian census in 1881. She served as a mid wife as her family remembers her saying many times that there were few
children ever born there in that area near Victoria Hospital at whose birth she was not present. William was born in Devon, England but lived in St. Marys as a child and left school at age 11 to assist the family budget which was quite
the usual instance in those times. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad in London in the yard. One incident relates him having crushed his foot in the yards and having to be taken home pushed by two co-workers in a
wheel borrow.

The eldest child was Violet Elizabeth born November 6, 1884 and died in February 1971. Violet married Harry Evans who owned his own machine shop in London. In his early years he worked on the Grand Trunk in St. Marys, moved for a better job in Hamilton for a short while, then took up residence in London at McClary's foundry in the 'uptown' plant then later transferred to the 'downtown' plant on Adelaide Street. Here he served as head
machinist. He started his own business in 1928. Violet worked at the Featherbone where poultry feathers were cleaned and the quills used in various lady's clothing. She had broken her hip and suffered from this for many years walking with a cane. She never talked about it much unless you asked but she was always determined and had a strong will. In spite of this she was someone who was well liked. They had two sons. Harrison worked much of his life in the Hardware business, owning his own store and also managing Canadian Tire stores. Reid worked for his dad as a salesman then came into the office and took over the business as his father eased into retirement.

Ethel May Reid was born February 13, 1886 and died January 19. 1968. Before she was married she worked as a supervisor with the Bell Telephone Co., in London. On October 27, 1915 she married Charles Sidney Ireland who was a chiropractor on Dundas St., in downtown London. He died July 26, 1963. Charley first worked as a barber then decided to attend Palmer Chiropractic College in Chicago.

The youngest, Maude Estelle Reid was born November 15, 1887 and died March 31, 1908, the cause of her death was pneumonia. Charley Ireland dated her before her death and spent many hours standing on a box outside
her window in the Old Colborne section of Victoria Hospital.

Cemetery Stone in Woodland Cemetery London Ontario
REID (rust granite)
(Woodmen of the World symbol)
William H. Reid
June 5, 1858-Dec. 5, 1930
Mary Ann Lucas
July 29, 1864-Oct. 9, 1942
Maude E. Reid
Nov. 15, 1887-Mar.31, 1908/At rest
(back)
Ross G. Ireland
Dec. 30, 1918-Feb. 4, 1920
Parents: Richard Lucas and Elizabeth Bristow.

She was married to William Harrison Reid on Feb 4 1884 in Chalmers Presbyterian Church, London, Ont..⁽³³⁸⁾ From the Vital Statistics MARRIAGE
2/4/1884 St. Marys #007445/84
Children were: Violet Elizabeth Reid, Ethel May Reid, Maude Estelle Reid.

Maxine Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born. Parents: Lloyd L Lucas and Martha.

Michael Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1941 in ?. Parents: Sydney Thomas Lucas and Phyllis Lucas.

He was married to Hillary Lucas in ???. Children were: Martin Lucas, Darren Lucas.

Michael Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born. Parents: Ralph Lucas and Jean (Lucas).

Minnie A Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on May 29 1886 in ?. She died in ?. Parents: Aquila Lucas Reverend and Harriet Jane Bridges.

Minnie Aldine Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Jan 23 1901 in ?. She died on Jul 19 1946 in ?. Parents: Richard Lucas and Minnie Bloomfield.

She was married to William George Hockney on Sep 24 1927 in ?. Children were: Willliam Richard Hockney, Jack Beverley Hockney.

Mrs A F (Baker) Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in ?. She died in ?. Parents: Aquila Lucas Reverend and Harriet Jane Bridges.

Nancy L Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Dec 26 1946 in ?. Parents: Leroy Woodrow Lucas and Mable Law.

She was married to Gehard A Haller on Mar 28 1970 in ?. Children were: Scott L Haller , Brett August Haller.

Nathan David Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Jul 26 1994 in Stratford, Ontario. Parents: Richard Karl Lucas Rev. and Wendy Sleeper.

Ona Irene Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Mar 26 1929 in Orangeville, Ontario. She died on Aug 2 1985 in Orangeville, Ontario.⁽³³⁹⁾ Parents: Edward Walter Lucas and Ada Barnes.

She was married to Harold Allen in 1946 in Orangeville. Children were: Richard Allen, Judy Allen .

She was married to Howard Donald Black in 1950 in ?. Children were: Tim Black, John Randall Black, Peter Black, Daniel Black, David Black, Martha L Black.

Phyllis Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in ?.

She was married to Sydney Thomas Lucas in 1940 in ?. Children were: Michael Lucas.

Ralph Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in ?. Parents: Richard Lucas and Elva Fern Johnston.

He was married to Jean (Lucas) in ?. Children were: Kathy Lucas, Michael Lucas, Ken Lucas.

Rebecca Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1804 in ?. She died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Crossham.

Reginald J Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born in 1906 in St. Marys, Ontario. He died on Jan 29 1958 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³⁴⁰⁾⁽³⁴¹⁾ He was buried in St. Marys Cemetery. Parents: John Henry Lucas and Margaret Elizabeth McCauley .

He was married to Edna Fulcher in ?. Children were: Louise Lucas.

Rhett Matthew Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Sep 26 1996 in Birth, Stratford. Parents: Cory Wayne Lucas and Sheila Ann Herrfort.

Richard Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Jul 4 1843 in Pointon, Lincolnshire, England.⁽³⁴²⁾⁽³⁴³⁾ He died on Nov 29 1930 in St. Marys, Ontario.⁽³⁴⁴⁾⁽³⁴⁵⁾⁽³⁴⁶⁾ He Hobbies in Gardening. He Home Address in Salina Street, St. Marys, Ontario. He Church Affiliation in Adherent to St. Marys Baptist Church. He was buried in St. Marys Cemetery. Richard Lucas b July 4, 1843 m Mar 7, 1864; Nov 14, 1904 d December 1,1930
1st Elizabeth Bristow b August 8 1841 d March 8, 1902
2nd Geraldine Constance West b ? d ?

Came Here 55 Years Ago (St. Marys Journal Argus, December 4, 1930)
DEATH OF LATE RICHARD LUCAS BROUGHT TO A CLOSE A LONG AND ACTIVE CAREER-- WAS FIRST CARETAKER OF THE ST. MARYS ICE RINK
A great many of our readers will be sorry to learn of the death of Richard Lucas, who for fifty-five years has been a resident of St. Marys and during that time had up until a few day before his death been active in body and mind. Mr Lucas, it will be remembered by the older generation, was the first caretaker and ice maker at the St. Marys curling rink and for over twenty-five years he continued to care for this building. He was also foreman of the corporation workmen for a great many years and at the time the town water works was installed he had charge of the laying of the mains. As a result of the knowledge gained at that time, Mr Lucas was often called upon to give advice, especially as to the location of mains and drains even up until the last few days. He was also a charter member of the A.O.F.
The late Mr. Lucas was a native of the town of Pointon in the County of Lincolnshire, England, where he was born on July 4, 1843. As a young man, or to be exact just 67 years ago, he married Elizabeth Bristow of his native Pointon and some twelve years later he and Mrs. Lucas came out to Canada in company with their family of five children. They came direct to St. Marys where they established a home that was enduring until the present day. Mrs. Lucas passed away on the 8th of March, 1902, and since that time, Mr. Lucas has had the loving care and attentions of his daughter Agnes (Mrs. Charles Lewis). Despite the fact that he was well advanced in age, the late Mr. Lucas had been active almost until the last and never a fair went past but he was present in the hall with a display of his fine walking canes, the product of his skill made entirely from bone or horn.
He is mourned by a family of three sons and three daughters, namely: Mrs. Wm. Reid , London; Mrs D. W. Kelly, Detroit; Mrs. Chas. Lewis, St. Marys; George of Detroit; Albert of London and John of this town. Four other children, Mrs. Philip Mitchell, Mrs. D. Saundby, Richard and William, predeceased him some time ago. The pallbearers were five of Mr. Lucas' grandsons. Reginald, Lloyd and Calvin Lucas of St. Marys, Richard Lucas, St. Thomas; Nelson Mitchell, St. Marys and Wm. Mitchell of Detroit. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McClung of the Baptist Church, of which church Mr. Lucas was an adherent.

Picture of the Town Hall and new Water Works:
The photograph opposite was taken in the fall of 1899, the year that the first town waterworks was installed. The streets were dug up with ditches into which miles of iron pipes were laid and the ditches filled in again. The stone and steel water tower was built, and steam pumps were installed in a new stone building at the St. George
Street electrical generating plant. For the first time, the St. Marys Firemen did not have to rely solely on the old steam fire engine and the water from the river, but could draw water under high pressure from the town mains. Willis Chipman, a Toronto engineer, was responsible for the waterworks project, and Richard Lucas was the local supervisor of the town men. Here, we see several businessmen
watching jets of water shooting through the air as firemen demonstrate the force of the new system. To the rear of the Town Hall can be seen the market shelter, and
the burned-out building to the right is the shell of the British Hotel. It was perhaps this fire at a building so close to their new quarters that convinced the town council to initiate the waterworks project.
Parents: Walter Lucas and Mary Brown.

He was married to Elizabeth Bristow on Mar 7 1864 in Parish of Aslackby, Lincolnshire, England.⁽³⁵⁾ Children were: Mary Ann Lucas, Eliza Lucas, Sarah Lucas, Richard Lucas, Rose Lucas, George Edward Lucas, Albert Joseph Day Lucas, John Henry Lucas, Thomas William Lucas, Agnes Mable Lucas.

He was married to Geraldine Constance West on Nov 14 1904 in Town of Barrie.⁽³⁴⁷⁾

Richard Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Sep 9 1870 in Pointon, Lincolnshire, England.⁽³⁴⁸⁾ He died on Jul 19 1925 in Nelson Street, London, Ontario.⁽³⁴⁹⁾⁽³⁵⁰⁾ Richard Lucas b September 9, 1870 m ? d July 19, 1925
Minnie Bloomfield b ? d November 18, 1937

Richard was the fourth child and first son and was named after his father. He too was mentioned in the British census of 1871 and in the Canadian census of 1881 and 1891. He married Minnie Bloomfield and they had two children. They are buried in the Woodland Cemetery, London.

WAS ST. MARYS BOY
Richard Lucas, London, Son of Mr. Richard Lucas St. Marys
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday

Word was received in St. Marys on Sunday evening of the sudden death of Richard Lucas, aged 54 years at his home on Nelson Street, London, that afternoon. Mr. Lucas who is a son of Mr. Richard Lucas, Salina Street, St. Marys, was in his usual health during the morning and after eating a hearty dinner he retired to a couch in his home for a short rest, where he expired without a previous warning. The news of his death came as a great chock to his father and brother here. Mr. Lucas was born in St. Marys but has been a citizen of London for over twenty years, he lately being an employee of the McClarys foundry.
He is survived by his father, his wife, one son Richard and one daughter Minerva as well as the following brothers and sisters: George of Detroit, Albert of London, John of Thomas Street, St. Marys, Mrs. D Kelly of Detroit, Mrs. Wm. Reid of London and Mrs. Charles Lewis of St. Marys. The funeral was held on Wednesday under Masonic Auspices to Woodland Cemetery, London. Rev. Canon C. R. Gunne, conducting the service.

St. Marys Journal Argus July 23, 1925 pg 1

Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario
LUCAS (brown granite) Richard,
dearly beloved husband of
Minnie Lucas
died July 19, 1925/aged 55 yrs.
Minnie Lucas
died Nov. 18, 1937 (no age)
Parents: Richard Lucas and Elizabeth Bristow.

He was married to Minnie Bloomfield in ?. Children were: John Albert Lucas, Minnie Aldine Lucas, Richard Lucas.

Richard Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in ?. Parents: Richard Lucas and Minnie Bloomfield.

He was married to Elva Fern Johnston in ?. Children were: Kenneth Richard Lucas, Ralph Lucas, Shirley Lucas.

Richard Conrad Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Jun 24 1968 in ?. Parents: Anthony Stanley Lucas and Carolyn Boxer.

Richard Karl Lucas Rev.⁽¹⁾ was born on Mar 24 1965 in Grimsby, Ontario. He Home Address in Seaforth, Ontario. He Church Affiliation in Associated Gospel Churches. Parents: Charles Edward Lucas and Helen Audrey Bean.

He was married to Wendy Sleeper on Jun 21 1986 in St. Marys, Ontario. Children were: Tyler Andrew Lucas, Hope Amanda Lucas, Nathan David Lucas.

Robert Bridges Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born on Mar 12 1882 in ?. He died in ?. Parents: Aquila Lucas Reverend and Harriet Jane Bridges.

Rosa Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1846 in ?. She died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Linford.

Rose Lucas⁽¹⁾

was born on Jan 27 1873 in Pointon, Lincolnshire, England.⁽³⁵¹⁾ She died in ?. Rose Lucas b January 27, 1873 m? d?
Daniel Saunby b? d?

Little is known of Rose. Her name was not mentioned in the British census of 1871 but was in the Canadian census of 1881 and 1891. Her husband Dan was raised not too for from St. Marys close to the Middlesex-Oxford border. It is expected that they followed her sister Sara to Detroit and possibly George as well to acquire work. One child is know of this marriage, a daughter named Muriel. Muriel married and one daughter is known of that marriage. From that point on we lose track of the family. They do not appear to have been returned to the St. Marys area for burial as were Sara and George.
Notes from Jim Harris

Book 'Historic St. Marys' by Larry Pfaff

On page 40 there is a picture entitled 'A Summer Long Gone' and there is reference to a garden party held at the home of Dr. J.H. Mathieson & there is a reference of Rose Lucas being in service with the Mathieson Family
Parents: Richard Lucas and Elizabeth Bristow.

She was married to Daniel Saunby in ?. Children were: Muriel Saunby.

Ruth Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in ?. She died in ?. Parents: Aquila Lucas Reverend and Harriet Jane Bridges.

Samuel Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1803 in ?. He died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Mary Crossham.

Samuel Lucas⁽¹⁾ was born in 1781 in ?. He died in ?. Parents: John Lucas and Rebecca Bucknell.

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