DAVID LUCAS was born in Page County, Va., May 14, 1839. In 1856, moved to Menard County, Ill., where he resided nine years learning the trade of a plasterer. Enlisted August 2, 1861 in Company F, Twenty-eighth Illinois Infantry. Was in the battles of Belmont, Fort Donelson and was wounded at Pittsburg Landing. While on furlough assisted in recruiting men for the Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Twenty-eighth Illinois Regiments. Was Postmaster of this regiments one year. Was mustered out at Boonesville, Tex., June 25, 1865. Came to Kansas in 1867 and located on a farm in Marion County. Was elected County Commissioner in 1868 and held the office two terms. Moved to Marion in 1873, was elected Postmaster of the House of Representatives in 1877 and held the position during three sessions of that body. Was married January 30, 1860, at Petersburg, Menard County, Ill., to Miss H. J. Dugan, and has had seven children -- John W., Samuel U. S. G., Laura A., Louisa J., Lenora Bates and Freddie, Effa May died in December, 1882 from the accidental discharge of a gun, seven years. Is a member of A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and G. A. R. Lodges.
Service Card.
Rank PVT.
Company F.
Unit 28 IL US INF.
Residence ATHENS, MENARD CO, IL.
Age 22.
Height 5' 9.
Hair LIGHT.
Eyes BLUE.
Complexion LIGHT.
Marital Status MARRIED.
Occupation PLASTERER.
Nativity PAGE CO, VA.
Joined When AUG 2, 1861.
Period 3 YRS.
Muster In AUG 19, 1861.
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL.
Remarks DISCHARGED SEP 19, 1862 AT BOLIVAR TENN OF WOUNDS RECD AT SHILOH.
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