Background
LUCAS, Robert H. was born on August 8, 1888 in Jefferson Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert and Hattie (Galey) Lucas.
Internal Revenue United States Commissioner
LUCAS, Robert H. was born on August 8, 1888 in Jefferson Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert and Hattie (Galey) Lucas.
Graduated from the high school, Louisville. Student of University of Louisville.
Bob. Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1909, and began practice at Louisville. Prosecuting attorney of City Court, Louisville, 1917-1921. United States collector internal revenue, Kentucky, 1921-1929.
United States commissioner of internal revenue, 1929-1930. Executive director Republican National Committee since August 13, 1930. Captain Kentucky National Guard, 1909-1912.
Chairman Jefferson County Republican Committee, 1916-1921. Chairman finance committee American Legion Convention, Louisville, 1929.
Member: Masons; Elks. Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Junior Order of United American Mechanics Clubs: Pendennis, University.
Married Gertrude Lasch, October 19, 1910.