Individual Details

Of these children, Joshua P. remained on the old homestead at Davis Grove until twenty-four years of age, performing such work as is usual for young men upon their father's farm. His educational advantages were such as were afforded in the old pay-schools of half a century ago, though, with his inclination to study, he obtained a good common-school education. He has always been one of those quiet, unobtrusive, honest, industrious men, seeking not the honors of this world, but seeking, rather, the comforts of home and the pleasant associations of his family.
The many and devious ways of the politician he never sought, and has never held a political office. The beautiful farm upon which he resides came to him by inheritance through or from his father-in-law, Mr. Root. The large, comfortable and convenient buildings have been erected and the beautiful grounds laid out and shrubbery planted since he came in possession of the property, in November, 1851, making it one of the very desirable farm properties in Horsham township. The farm, containing eighty-five acres, is under a high state of cultivation, and is one of the most productive in the township.

Birth	30 May 1822
Marriage	25 Mar 1847	Elizabeth Root

Spouse	Elizabeth Root (1823 - )
Child	Joseph C. Lukens (1847 - )
Child	Emma N Lukens (1851 - )
Child	Missouri Florence Lukens (1855 - 1883)

Father	Joseph Lukens (1786 - 1875)
Mother	Susan Paul ( - )
Sibling	Isaiah Lukens (1816 - )
Sibling	Hannah Lukens (1819 - )
Sibling	Sidnea Ann Lukens (1825 - )
Sibling	Jervis S Lukens (1828 - 1861)
Sibling	Sarah Lukens (1833 - 1872)