LUCAS, Thomas N.
Source: H. W. Beckwith History, Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: HH
Hill, 1881) p 303
Thomas N. LUCAS, wholesale grocer, Crawfordsville, was born in Fountain
County, Indiana Nov 11, 1844 in Old Chambersburg. He began business for
himself in the Fall of 1865, with very little capital. In 1865 he
enlisted in Co. C 154th Ind Vols and served to the close of the war.
He commenced business in Steam Corner, Fountain County. He was there 5
years, then went to Hillsboro and remained 8 years, and then came to
Crawfordsville in 1878. His store building is 70 x 22 and 3 stories
high. He is having a large trade, supplying stores in several counties
in the state.
Mr. Lucas was married January 7, 1866 and has two children living and
two dead. He is a member of the Christian Church, a strong republican,
and an upright respectable gentleman. -- typed by kbz