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 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 Jan 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