MRS. ELLEN LUCAS. A pioneer of Butte County, Mrs. Ellen Lucas has resided on her present ranch in Big Chico Canyon since 1865. Grandma Lucas, as she is familiarly known by everyone, is much esteemed and respected by all who know her, for her amiability and strong personality make her a favorite with all. She was born in County Cork, Ireland, December 25, 1839, the daughter of John and Margaret (Sullivan) O'Callahan, farmer folk near the city of Cork. The mother died when Ellen was only seven years of age. The father migrated to New York City, where he married a second time; and there he spent his last days.
Ellen O'Callahan was the oldest of four children born of the first union, and the only one that grew to maturity. She was reared in her native land until fourteen years of age, when she came to New York City. She resided with her father until his death, when with her stepmother she removed to Boston. After a residence of four years there, however, she returned to New York. In 1865 she made the journey to San Francisco via the Isthmus. From San Francisco she then came on to Chico, where she met Paul Lucas, a meeting which resulted in their marriage on June 13, 1865. Paul Lucas was born in Hesse-Damstadt, Germany, December 25, 1829. Coming when a lad with his parents to St. Louis, MO, he was there reared and educated in the public schools. He crossed the plains in the pioneer days of the gold rush, coming overland with ox teams. After mining for a time in Butte County, he began to raise cattle, locating a ranch in Big Chico Canyon, to which he brought his bride; and there, by perseverance, energy, and hard work, the accumulated a competency. As they prospered they added to their holding until they had acquired a ranch of about a thousand acres, where they pastured their cattle, using the brand 24 on the left hip. However, Mr. Lucas was not permitted long to enjoy the fruits of his labors, for he passed to the great beyond on April 3, 1880. Mrs. Lucas was left with six children, whom she reared and educated and who became creditable and honorable citizens. John L. is a prominent cattle man, and is a member of the board of trustees of Chico. Charles is a mining man, with the Guggenheims in Mexico. George is a stockman, and resides with and assists his mother in her ranching and stock business. Caty Florence, the wife of Robert Nicholson, and Manie both passed away in Chico.
After her husband died, Mrs. Lucas kept the family together and, with the assistance of the older children, continued raising cattle, still using the 24 brand. Besides the ranch in Big Chico Canyon, she owns a ranch at Butte Meadows where she ranges the cattle during the summer time. There she has built a comfortable home, and each summer she enjoys about six months there, in the delightful mountain climate. One of her chief pleasures is trout fishing in Big Butte Creek, which flows right by her residence. She greatly enjoys the sport, in which she is an adept and excels. Mrs. Lucas is very appreciative of California and its great possibilities, and is very optimistic for the state's future greatness. A Catholic in religion, Mrs. Lucas is a noble Christian woman of high principles and strict integrity of purpose. Source: Source: History of Butte County, Cal., by George C. Mansfield, Pages 873-874, Historic Record Co, Los Angeles, CA, 1918, pg. 1074-75.
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Butte County, CA Marriage Records by Paradise Genealogical Society, Paradise, Butte, CA; Page: Book A, page 134, Text: Paul Lucas marries Ellen Callen [sic] Jun 13, 1865 Butte County.
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Chico Record, Sunday Morning, June 19, 1921, pg 7 col 5: Mrs. Ellen Lucas Dies At Chico Creek Canyon Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, one of Butte county’s most beloved residents, passed away at her home in Big Chico creek canyon Friday night after an illness of short duration.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and a native of County Cork, Ireland. She came to the United States with her father 72 years ago and after her father’s death came to California, where she married Paul Lucas, now deceased, and took up her residence on the Lucas Farm in Big Chico creek canyon. She had been a resident of Butte county the past 56 years.
Mrs. Lucas was taken sick last Monday and grew steadily worse until she succumbed Friday night.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Cameron of Chico, and three sons, John H., Charles F., and George W., all of Chico.
Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon from the home in Big Chico creek canyon Father O’Connell officiating. Burial will be in the Lucas private cemetery in the canyon.
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Chico Record, Tuesday Morning, June 21, 1921, pg 4 col 5: Last Rites Said for Mrs. Lucas. Pioneer Resident is Laid at Rest in Private Burial Ground at her Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, who died at her ranch in Big Chico creek canyon Friday after an illness of a week’s duration, was last to her last resting place Sunday afternoon in the private cemetery on the home place. Father M.J. O’Connell officiated.
Many sorrowing friends were present to mourn the death of a friend and others who were unable to be present sent floral offerings.
With the passing of Mrs. Lucas, Butte county loses one of its most inspiring citizens. Her kindness and personality won her a host of friends and she was respected by everybody she knew.
She had also been a success in business. With the aid of her son she had operated a 1000 acre ranch since the death of her husband, Paul Lucas, 40 years ago. Growing prosperous, she built a summer residence at Butte Meadows, where she spent the summer months.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and leaves three sons and one daughter. They are John Lucas, Charles Lucas and George Lucas; and Mrs. Robert Cameron, all of Chico.
Ellen O'Callahan was the oldest of four children born of the first union, and the only one that grew to maturity. She was reared in her native land until fourteen years of age, when she came to New York City. She resided with her father until his death, when with her stepmother she removed to Boston. After a residence of four years there, however, she returned to New York. In 1865 she made the journey to San Francisco via the Isthmus. From San Francisco she then came on to Chico, where she met Paul Lucas, a meeting which resulted in their marriage on June 13, 1865. Paul Lucas was born in Hesse-Damstadt, Germany, December 25, 1829. Coming when a lad with his parents to St. Louis, MO, he was there reared and educated in the public schools. He crossed the plains in the pioneer days of the gold rush, coming overland with ox teams. After mining for a time in Butte County, he began to raise cattle, locating a ranch in Big Chico Canyon, to which he brought his bride; and there, by perseverance, energy, and hard work, the accumulated a competency. As they prospered they added to their holding until they had acquired a ranch of about a thousand acres, where they pastured their cattle, using the brand 24 on the left hip. However, Mr. Lucas was not permitted long to enjoy the fruits of his labors, for he passed to the great beyond on April 3, 1880. Mrs. Lucas was left with six children, whom she reared and educated and who became creditable and honorable citizens. John L. is a prominent cattle man, and is a member of the board of trustees of Chico. Charles is a mining man, with the Guggenheims in Mexico. George is a stockman, and resides with and assists his mother in her ranching and stock business. Caty Florence, the wife of Robert Nicholson, and Manie both passed away in Chico.
After her husband died, Mrs. Lucas kept the family together and, with the assistance of the older children, continued raising cattle, still using the 24 brand. Besides the ranch in Big Chico Canyon, she owns a ranch at Butte Meadows where she ranges the cattle during the summer time. There she has built a comfortable home, and each summer she enjoys about six months there, in the delightful mountain climate. One of her chief pleasures is trout fishing in Big Butte Creek, which flows right by her residence. She greatly enjoys the sport, in which she is an adept and excels. Mrs. Lucas is very appreciative of California and its great possibilities, and is very optimistic for the state's future greatness. A Catholic in religion, Mrs. Lucas is a noble Christian woman of high principles and strict integrity of purpose. Source: Source: History of Butte County, Cal., by George C. Mansfield, Pages 873-874, Historic Record Co, Los Angeles, CA, 1918, pg. 1074-75.
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Butte County, CA Marriage Records by Paradise Genealogical Society, Paradise, Butte, CA; Page: Book A, page 134, Text: Paul Lucas marries Ellen Callen [sic] Jun 13, 1865 Butte County.
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Chico Record, Sunday Morning, June 19, 1921, pg 7 col 5: Mrs. Ellen Lucas Dies At Chico Creek Canyon Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, one of Butte county’s most beloved residents, passed away at her home in Big Chico creek canyon Friday night after an illness of short duration.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and a native of County Cork, Ireland. She came to the United States with her father 72 years ago and after her father’s death came to California, where she married Paul Lucas, now deceased, and took up her residence on the Lucas Farm in Big Chico creek canyon. She had been a resident of Butte county the past 56 years.
Mrs. Lucas was taken sick last Monday and grew steadily worse until she succumbed Friday night.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Cameron of Chico, and three sons, John H., Charles F., and George W., all of Chico.
Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon from the home in Big Chico creek canyon Father O’Connell officiating. Burial will be in the Lucas private cemetery in the canyon.
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Chico Record, Tuesday Morning, June 21, 1921, pg 4 col 5: Last Rites Said for Mrs. Lucas. Pioneer Resident is Laid at Rest in Private Burial Ground at her Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, who died at her ranch in Big Chico creek canyon Friday after an illness of a week’s duration, was last to her last resting place Sunday afternoon in the private cemetery on the home place. Father M.J. O’Connell officiated.
Many sorrowing friends were present to mourn the death of a friend and others who were unable to be present sent floral offerings.
With the passing of Mrs. Lucas, Butte county loses one of its most inspiring citizens. Her kindness and personality won her a host of friends and she was respected by everybody she knew.
She had also been a success in business. With the aid of her son she had operated a 1000 acre ranch since the death of her husband, Paul Lucas, 40 years ago. Growing prosperous, she built a summer residence at Butte Meadows, where she spent the summer months.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and leaves three sons and one daughter. They are John Lucas, Charles Lucas and George Lucas; and Mrs. Robert Cameron, all of Chico.
MRS. ELLEN LUCAS. A pioneer of Butte County, Mrs. Ellen Lucas has resided on her present ranch in Big Chico Canyon since 1865. Grandma Lucas, as she is familiarly known by everyone, is much esteemed and respected by all who know her, for her amiability and strong personality make her a favorite with all. She was born in County Cork, Ireland, December 25, 1839, the daughter of John and Margaret (Sullivan) O'Callahan, farmer folk near the city of Cork. The mother died when Ellen was only seven years of age. The father migrated to New York City, where he married a second time; and there he spent his last days.
Ellen O'Callahan was the oldest of four children born of the first union, and the only one that grew to maturity. She was reared in her native land until fourteen years of age, when she came to New York City. She resided with her father until his death, when with her stepmother she removed to Boston. After a residence of four years there, however, she returned to New York. In 1865 she made the journey to San Francisco via the Isthmus. From San Francisco she then came on to Chico, where she met Paul Lucas, a meeting which resulted in their marriage on June 13, 1865. Paul Lucas was born in Hesse-Damstadt, Germany, December 25, 1829. Coming when a lad with his parents to St. Louis, MO, he was there reared and educated in the public schools. He crossed the plains in the pioneer days of the gold rush, coming overland with ox teams. After mining for a time in Butte County, he began to raise cattle, locating a ranch in Big Chico Canyon, to which he brought his bride; and there, by perseverance, energy, and hard work, the accumulated a competency. As they prospered they added to their holding until they had acquired a ranch of about a thousand acres, where they pastured their cattle, using the brand 24 on the left hip. However, Mr. Lucas was not permitted long to enjoy the fruits of his labors, for he passed to the great beyond on April 3, 1880. Mrs. Lucas was left with six children, whom she reared and educated and who became creditable and honorable citizens. John L. is a prominent cattle man, and is a member of the board of trustees of Chico. Charles is a mining man, with the Guggenheims in Mexico. George is a stockman, and resides with and assists his mother in her ranching and stock business. Caty Florence, the wife of Robert Nicholson, and Manie both passed away in Chico.
After her husband died, Mrs. Lucas kept the family together and, with the assistance of the older children, continued raising cattle, still using the 24 brand. Besides the ranch in Big Chico Canyon, she owns a ranch at Butte Meadows where she ranges the cattle during the summer time. There she has built a comfortable home, and each summer she enjoys about six months there, in the delightful mountain climate. One of her chief pleasures is trout fishing in Big Butte Creek, which flows right by her residence. She greatly enjoys the sport, in which she is an adept and excels. Mrs. Lucas is very appreciative of California and its great possibilities, and is very optimistic for the state's future greatness. A Catholic in religion, Mrs. Lucas is a noble Christian woman of high principles and strict integrity of purpose. Source: Source: History of Butte County, Cal., by George C. Mansfield, Pages 873-874, Historic Record Co, Los Angeles, CA, 1918, pg. 1074-75.
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Butte County, CA Marriage Records by Paradise Genealogical Society, Paradise, Butte, CA; Page: Book A, page 134, Text: Paul Lucas marries Ellen Callen [sic] Jun 13, 1865 Butte County.
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Chico Record, Sunday Morning, June 19, 1921, pg 7 col 5: Mrs. Ellen Lucas Dies At Chico Creek Canyon Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, one of Butte county’s most beloved residents, passed away at her home in Big Chico creek canyon Friday night after an illness of short duration.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and a native of County Cork, Ireland. She came to the United States with her father 72 years ago and after her father’s death came to California, where she married Paul Lucas, now deceased, and took up her residence on the Lucas Farm in Big Chico creek canyon. She had been a resident of Butte county the past 56 years.
Mrs. Lucas was taken sick last Monday and grew steadily worse until she succumbed Friday night.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Cameron of Chico, and three sons, John H., Charles F., and George W., all of Chico.
Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon from the home in Big Chico creek canyon Father O’Connell officiating. Burial will be in the Lucas private cemetery in the canyon.
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Chico Record, Tuesday Morning, June 21, 1921, pg 4 col 5: Last Rites Said for Mrs. Lucas. Pioneer Resident is Laid at Rest in Private Burial Ground at her Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, who died at her ranch in Big Chico creek canyon Friday after an illness of a week’s duration, was last to her last resting place Sunday afternoon in the private cemetery on the home place. Father M.J. O’Connell officiated.
Many sorrowing friends were present to mourn the death of a friend and others who were unable to be present sent floral offerings.
With the passing of Mrs. Lucas, Butte county loses one of its most inspiring citizens. Her kindness and personality won her a host of friends and she was respected by everybody she knew.
She had also been a success in business. With the aid of her son she had operated a 1000 acre ranch since the death of her husband, Paul Lucas, 40 years ago. Growing prosperous, she built a summer residence at Butte Meadows, where she spent the summer months.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and leaves three sons and one daughter. They are John Lucas, Charles Lucas and George Lucas; and Mrs. Robert Cameron, all of Chico.
Ellen O'Callahan was the oldest of four children born of the first union, and the only one that grew to maturity. She was reared in her native land until fourteen years of age, when she came to New York City. She resided with her father until his death, when with her stepmother she removed to Boston. After a residence of four years there, however, she returned to New York. In 1865 she made the journey to San Francisco via the Isthmus. From San Francisco she then came on to Chico, where she met Paul Lucas, a meeting which resulted in their marriage on June 13, 1865. Paul Lucas was born in Hesse-Damstadt, Germany, December 25, 1829. Coming when a lad with his parents to St. Louis, MO, he was there reared and educated in the public schools. He crossed the plains in the pioneer days of the gold rush, coming overland with ox teams. After mining for a time in Butte County, he began to raise cattle, locating a ranch in Big Chico Canyon, to which he brought his bride; and there, by perseverance, energy, and hard work, the accumulated a competency. As they prospered they added to their holding until they had acquired a ranch of about a thousand acres, where they pastured their cattle, using the brand 24 on the left hip. However, Mr. Lucas was not permitted long to enjoy the fruits of his labors, for he passed to the great beyond on April 3, 1880. Mrs. Lucas was left with six children, whom she reared and educated and who became creditable and honorable citizens. John L. is a prominent cattle man, and is a member of the board of trustees of Chico. Charles is a mining man, with the Guggenheims in Mexico. George is a stockman, and resides with and assists his mother in her ranching and stock business. Caty Florence, the wife of Robert Nicholson, and Manie both passed away in Chico.
After her husband died, Mrs. Lucas kept the family together and, with the assistance of the older children, continued raising cattle, still using the 24 brand. Besides the ranch in Big Chico Canyon, she owns a ranch at Butte Meadows where she ranges the cattle during the summer time. There she has built a comfortable home, and each summer she enjoys about six months there, in the delightful mountain climate. One of her chief pleasures is trout fishing in Big Butte Creek, which flows right by her residence. She greatly enjoys the sport, in which she is an adept and excels. Mrs. Lucas is very appreciative of California and its great possibilities, and is very optimistic for the state's future greatness. A Catholic in religion, Mrs. Lucas is a noble Christian woman of high principles and strict integrity of purpose. Source: Source: History of Butte County, Cal., by George C. Mansfield, Pages 873-874, Historic Record Co, Los Angeles, CA, 1918, pg. 1074-75.
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Butte County, CA Marriage Records by Paradise Genealogical Society, Paradise, Butte, CA; Page: Book A, page 134, Text: Paul Lucas marries Ellen Callen [sic] Jun 13, 1865 Butte County.
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Chico Record, Sunday Morning, June 19, 1921, pg 7 col 5: Mrs. Ellen Lucas Dies At Chico Creek Canyon Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, one of Butte county’s most beloved residents, passed away at her home in Big Chico creek canyon Friday night after an illness of short duration.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and a native of County Cork, Ireland. She came to the United States with her father 72 years ago and after her father’s death came to California, where she married Paul Lucas, now deceased, and took up her residence on the Lucas Farm in Big Chico creek canyon. She had been a resident of Butte county the past 56 years.
Mrs. Lucas was taken sick last Monday and grew steadily worse until she succumbed Friday night.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Cameron of Chico, and three sons, John H., Charles F., and George W., all of Chico.
Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon from the home in Big Chico creek canyon Father O’Connell officiating. Burial will be in the Lucas private cemetery in the canyon.
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Chico Record, Tuesday Morning, June 21, 1921, pg 4 col 5: Last Rites Said for Mrs. Lucas. Pioneer Resident is Laid at Rest in Private Burial Ground at her Home. Mrs. Ellen Lucas, who died at her ranch in Big Chico creek canyon Friday after an illness of a week’s duration, was last to her last resting place Sunday afternoon in the private cemetery on the home place. Father M.J. O’Connell officiated.
Many sorrowing friends were present to mourn the death of a friend and others who were unable to be present sent floral offerings.
With the passing of Mrs. Lucas, Butte county loses one of its most inspiring citizens. Her kindness and personality won her a host of friends and she was respected by everybody she knew.
She had also been a success in business. With the aid of her son she had operated a 1000 acre ranch since the death of her husband, Paul Lucas, 40 years ago. Growing prosperous, she built a summer residence at Butte Meadows, where she spent the summer months.
Mrs. Lucas was 86 years of age and leaves three sons and one daughter. They are John Lucas, Charles Lucas and George Lucas; and Mrs. Robert Cameron, all of Chico.
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