Charles Augustus Lucas (1836 - 1897)

Born 20 Mar 1836 in Bruton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Emily (Day) Lucas — married 14 Mar 1857 in Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 2 Dec 1897 at age 61 in Stepneyville, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

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Biography

This profile is part of the Lucas Name Study.

Charles Augustus Lucas was born on March 20, 1836 in Bruton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, son of John Lucas (~1809–1873) and Mary Marsh (1813–1868).^[1] He was baptized on October 30, 1836.^[1]

Emigration He emigrated from the UK to NZ as a 19 year-old arriving in Nelson on the "MAORI" on 23 September 1855. He escorted out his widowed aunt (Jane Cox) with her two sons and one daughter.

Charles shifted to Lyttleton Oct/Nov 1856 and worked as a compositor on the Lyttleton Times. His editor was Crosbie Ward who later went into politics. Charles must have admired him very much as he named his sixth son after him.

Charles (20) married Emily Day (20) (daughter of Bryce Day) on March 14, 1857 in Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand. She was born in 1836 at Clifton Bridge in Bristol, England, and emigrated to NZ arriving at Nelson on the JOHN MASTERMAN on 8 February 1857 from London. ...Charles ...it would seem was responsible for paying at least part of her fare as 10 pounds was owing with Charles and his Uncle as sureties. She soon moved to Lyttleton and they married.

Their children were:

• Emily Kate Lucas (1858–1920)
• Charles Brice John Lucas (1859–1860)
• Ada Elizabeth Lucas (1860–1894)
• Alfred Harold Lucas (1862–1928)
• Charles Clifton Lucas (1863–1892)
• Charles Lydon Lucas (1865–1930)
• Mary Marsh Lucas (1866–1866)
• Ella Gertude Lucas (1870–1956)
• Crosbie Ward Lucas (1871–1942)
• George Leonard Lucas (1873–1896)
• Lucy Ethel Lucas (~1874–1936)
• Harry Gordon Lucas (1875–1928)

About 1860 Charles purchased the Union Printing Press in Gloucester St Christchurch and moved his family to Christchurch. From 1861 he was the gazetted printer to the Canterbury Provincial Government.

According to the Avon electoral roll Charles had his home in Gloucester St Christchurch, with 2 acres of land at Papanui Bush. In 1863 he and his family moved to Nelson and thereafter worked at the Nelson Evening Mail which was owned by his Uncle, Robert Lucas.

Charles died on December 2, 1897 in Stepneyville, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, aged 61.

Mr Charles Lucas, of Stepneyville, a very old colonist of 45 years standing and formerly well known in connection with the New Zealand printing trade, died last night at the age of 61. He came to the colony in the early days and many years ago he was manager of the "Lyttelton Times," Christchurch. He was in Nelson for over 30 years till his death The deceased has left a widow and a large family, all grown up He was a nephew of the late Mr R. Lucas, founder of the " Nelson Evening Mail" and a cousin of the present proprietors. The funeral is announced for Sunday afternoon. ^[2]

The remains of the late Mr Charles Lucas were buried in the New Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the service at the grave being read by the Rev F Bennet, and the Rev T. Bray. The Port choir, of which Mr Lucas had been conductor, sang some beautiful and appropriate hymns, Mrs Langridge accompanying on the harmonium, and the staff of the " Mail " office attended as a last mark of respect to their deceased companion. The flags at the Port were at half-mast during the day, as a tribute to the memory of a very old resident. ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Baptism: "England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 0590698 (RG4 2403)
   Ancestry au Record 9841 #162776673 (accessed 30 May 2023)
   Charles Lucas baptism on 30 Oct 1836 (born 20 Mar 1836), son of John Lucas & Mary, in East Street-Independent, Beaminster, Dorset, England.
2. ↑ Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 287, 3 December 1897
3. ↑ Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 289, 6 December 1897

See also:

• Lloyd and Lucas - a merging of interests http://lloyd-lucas.kiwi.nz/getperson.php?personID=I1135&tree=LloydLucas
• MyHeritage site for Winterburn Family
• Calvert family history in the hands of Doug Sheppard, and transcribed and edited by him

Notes

Children

1. Emily Kate Lucas, b. 19 Jan 1858, Lyttelton, New Zealand d. 05 Dec 1920, Invercargill, New Zealand (Age 62 years)

2. Charles Bryce John Lucas, b. 07 May 1859, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand d. 23 Mar 1860, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand F (Age 0 years)

3. Ada Elizabeth Lucas, b. 03 Aug 1860, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 1894, South Island, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years)

4. Alfred Harold Lucas, b. 1862, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand , d. 10 Apr 1928, Wellington, New Zealand (Age 66 years)

5. Charles Lyddon Lucas, b. 1865, d. 1930 (Age 65 years)

6. Charles Clifton Lucas, b. 06 Jan 1865, Nelson, New Zealand, d. Jul 1892, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand (Age 27 years)

7. Mary Marsh Lucas, b. 20 May 1866, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand , d. 06 Nov 1866, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Age 0 years)

8. William Reeves Lucas, b. 1867, d. 1867 (Age 0 years)

9. Ella Gertrude Lucas, b. 1869, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, d. 01 Jun 1956, Nelson, South Island New Zealand (Age 87 years)

10. Crosbie Ward LUCAS, b. 06 Dec 1870, Nelson, South Island New Zealand, d. 11 Jan 1942, Auckland, New Zealand (Age 71 years)

11. George Leonard Lucas, b. 1873, Nelson, South Island New Zealand, d. 11 Jan 1896, Nelson, New Zealand (Age 23 years)

12. Lucy Lucas, b. 1874, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

13. Harry Gordon Lucas, b. 08 Jul 1875, Collingwood, Tasman, New Zealand d. 24 Dec 1928, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand (Age 53 years)

Parents

Father John Lucas, b. Abt Jul 1810, Langport, Somerset, England d. Abt Jun 1873, Wincanton, Dorset, Somerset, England (Age ~ 62 years)
Mother Mary Marsh, b. 10 Aug 1813, Beaminster, Dorset, England d. Abt Dec 1868, Wincanton, Dorset, Somerset, England (Age 55 years)
Married 12 Jun 1835 Beaminster, Dorset, England

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