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James H. Lucas

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James H. Lucas

Birth
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
6 Nov 1873 (aged 72)
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
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Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Section 13
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Son of Judge J.B.C. Lucas, James was educated at the Dominican College of St. Thomas in Kentucky along with Jefferson Davis. After returning to St. Louis, Lucas as one of the original investors & twice president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Thomas Hart Benton, who killed Lucas' brother Charles in a duel, pushed legislation through Congress that made the railroad possible. Lucas was an organizer & director of the St. Louis Gas Company & first president of the Missouri Historical Society. His major developments were Lucas Market & Lucas Place (one of the most elegant addresses in 19th century St. Louis.)
Son of Judge J.B.C. Lucas, James was educated at the Dominican College of St. Thomas in Kentucky along with Jefferson Davis. After returning to St. Louis, Lucas as one of the original investors & twice president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Thomas Hart Benton, who killed Lucas' brother Charles in a duel, pushed legislation through Congress that made the railroad possible. Lucas was an organizer & director of the St. Louis Gas Company & first president of the Missouri Historical Society. His major developments were Lucas Market & Lucas Place (one of the most elegant addresses in 19th century St. Louis.)

Bio by: Connie Nisinger

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  • Created by: Connie Nisinger
  • Added: Jan 28, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6133879/james_h-lucas: accessed ), memorial page for James H. Lucas (12 Nov 1800–6 Nov 1873), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6133879, citing Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Connie Nisinger (contributor 74).