Background
Lucas, James H. was born on November 12, 1800 in Pittsburgh. Son of John and Anne (Sebin) Lucas.
Lucas, James H. was born on November 12, 1800 in Pittsburgh. Son of John and Anne (Sebin) Lucas.
Attended Saint Thomas’ College, Kentucky, 1814, Jefferson College, Pennsylvania.
Territory, 1823-1836. Moved to Saint Louis to handle father’s property which contained large land holdings, 1836. Aided in creation Pacific Railroad, 1849, director, president
Founder bank of Lucas, Simonds & Company.
A founder Saint Louis Gas Company. Member Missouri Senate, 1844-1848.
Member Missouri Senate, 1844-1848.
Married Mary Desruisseaux, May 1832, some children.