Background
He was born in Sydney, the son of Edwin Tooth and Sarah Lucas, and was educated at Eton College.
He was born in Sydney, the son of Edwin Tooth and Sarah Lucas, and was educated at Eton College.
He returned to Australia in 1863, joining the family firm and becoming involved in the brewery business. He owned land near Bega. From 1880 to 1884 he represented Monaro in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
In 1889 he settled in England, although he remained involved in Australian interests and visited frequently.
In 1895 he ran as a Conservative for the House of Commons, but he was defeated. In 1904 he took the name Lucas-Tooth and was created a baronet.
He died at Holme Lacy in 1915.
