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Mary Jane (Scott) Lucas (1820-1911)

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Pittsburgh Gazette, 5 April, 1911 - Pittsburgh, PA

Mrs. Mary Jane Scott Lucas, aged 91, one of the oldest women in Western Pennsylvania, died at the home of her daughter, Mary E. Tyler, 6716 Fifth avenue, at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning.  She had been sick of some time, but when she learned of her only sister's death last Thursday, turned her head on the pillow and asked the she would shortly meet her.  She was born in Halifax, N.S., on April 30, 1819, and would have celebrated her ninety-second birthday on the last day of this month.  When a girl she left Halifax and, with her parents, came to New York, where they settled for a short time, later settling in Pittsburgh.  With her parents she later settled in Steubenville, O.  Here she married Bernard C. Lucas, son of Capt. M. E. Lucas, one of the pioneer river men, who died 56 years ago and she remained a widow until her death.  After the death of her husband she came to Pittsburgh and made her home with her daughter, at whose residence she died.  About seven years ago she lost her eyesight, but previous to that time was active in church and missionary work. She and her brother, Thomas F. Scott, now deceased, were charter members of the Second Methodist Protestant Church of Fifth avenue.  She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Tyler of the East End and Mrs. Annie McComas of Bridgeport, O., besides three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Pittsburgh Post - April 5, 1911

Mrs. Mary Jane Scott Lucas, aged 90, and who was one of the oldest residents of Pittsburgh, died yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Tyler, 6716 Fifth Avenue, East End.  Death was due to the infirmities incident to old age, but up until a few months ago, Mrs. Lucas had been active as most women of 50.

Mrs. Lucas was born at Pembroke, ME., and came to Pittsburgh almost three-quarters of a century ago.  In her early womanhood she was married to Captain B. C. Lucas, who plied the Ohio river between Pittsburgh and New Orleans and was a dominant figure in the early steamboat activities of Pittsburgh. Her husband has been dead for many years.

Mrs. Lucas was active in religious work and was a life-long member and staunch supporter of the Protestant Episcopal church. Two children, Mrs. Mary E. Tyler of Point Breeze, and Mrs. Annie McComas of Bridgeport, O., survive. besides three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held at the home of her daughter, 6716 Fifth Avenue, tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be private and will take place in Allegheny Cemetery.