Ann Lucas, 1832-1919

LUCAS, HEAL

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/16/2009 at 09:43:28

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER LADY
Mrs. Ann Lucas Passed Away in Jackson on Friday, April 4th
INTERMENT IN OAK HILL CEMETERY
Settled in Emmet County Fifty-Six Years ago - in 1863

Mrs. Ann Lucas, a pioneer settler of this county and a resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter in Jackson, Minnesota, April 4th, of the Flu, and was buried last Saturday in Oak Hill cemetery in Estherville. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. Arthur Hurely, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, at the grave side in the cemetery. Mrs. Vance Noe, Mrs. Frank Eiden and Miss Elizabeth Cole sang.

Mrs. Lucas was a native of England and was born at Weston, Zayland in 1832. Her parents, Charles and Betsey (Taswell) Heal emigrated to America in 1844 and located in Kane county, Illinois. She was married to John A. Lucas February 22, 1850. Soon after her marriage she came to Winnesheik county, Iowa, where she and her husband lived eight years, removing to Estherville in 1863, locating on a homestead in Emmet township west of the Des Moines river, near Emmet bridge.

The Lucas family were truly pioneer settlers in this locality. They endured many hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. In that early day and during the Indian breakout Mr. Lucas enlisted in the service. These were the days that caused the stoutest heart to quail with fear because of the numerous attacks made by the Indians. The faithful wife and mother of necessity was often left alone while her husband was in the service but she ever stood heroically in her place of duty and for the defense of her home.

To Mr. and Mrs. Lucas were born thirteen children: Henry Theodore, John, Eliza, James Walter, Silas, Betsey, Caroline, Emily Jane, Miranda, Daniel, Charles, Elva, and Hiram. Seven only survive the going of the mother. There are also fifty grandchildren, and fifty-two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Lucas was a lady of inestimable character. She united with the Baptist church of this city in March 1889 and remained a faithful member until her death. She lived more than four score years, being eighty-six years and six months old at the time of her departure.

Mr. Lucas departed this life November 22, 1875.

Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: Northern Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, April 9, 1919.