Dear Saganfan- If you get an answer as to why Benedict Lucas was born in Ireland & his father was born & died in Maryland, I would be grateful to know it. There are many Lucas' married into my family tree. I don't have any primary sources on the life/death of either Benedict or his father. So I have assumed that either Benedict was not born in Ireland or his father was not born in Maryland. It would be nice to know which (if either) is correct. Thanks, Heather Bush hbush4@neo.rr.com