Lucius H. Bugbee

Biography

Lucius H. Bugbee, born in 1830, earned esteem as a careful professional and a supporter of charitable causes within Chicago’s growing society. His friends recall a man who combined practical judgment with kindness, offering steady counsel when new challenges faced the community.

Bugbee’s death in 1883 was met with sincere appreciation for a life that mirrored the values of responsibility and neighborliness, and his grave at Rosehill Cemetery continues to mark his place in the city’s history.