While not one of the earliest pioneers of Laramie, Gus Stroup has nevertheless left the impress of his ability and individuality upon the business development and upbuilding of his adopted city. For more than twenty-two years he was identified with the Union Pacific Railway in this section of the country and is now well known as a dealer in meats in Laramie. He is one of the substantial citizens that Ohio has furnished to this state.
    His birth occurred in Lynchburg, Highland county, Ohio, November 1, 1868, his parents being Joseph J. and Martha (Long) Stroup, both of whom were natives of Ohio, where they resided until 1879, when they removed westward to Missouri, settling at Gallatin. There the father engaged in farming, remaining a resident of Missouri until called to his final rest in November, 1903. His widow still survives and is now a resident of Laramie, Wyoming. They were the parents of six children: Lillie, who resides in Laramie; Lawrence, who is located at Gallatin, Missouri; Harry, living at Winston, Missouri; Mrs. Florence Brown; E. A., living in Laramie; and Gus, of this review.
    The last named is the eldest of the family and in his boyhood he accompanied his parents on their removal to Missouri, his youthful days being spent in Gallatin, where he attended school. After his textbooks were put aside he turned his attention to railroad work and was identified with the Union Pacific in various capacities for twenty-two years at Laramie. He came to this city in August, 1890, and was connected with the railroad company until 1913, when he determined to engage in business on his own account and opened a meat market. He is today one of the prosperous men of Laramie, enjoying an extensive trade which is steadily growing and which brings to him a most gratifying annual income.
    In January, 1904, Mr. Stroup was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Baker, a native of Colorado and a daughter of Alonzo and Estella Baker. The former resides in Colorado, while Mrs. Baker is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Stroup have one child, Helen, who was born in Laramie and is now a student in the University of Wyoming.
    In his political views Mr. Stroup is independent, nor does he bind himself at any time by party ties. Fraternally he is a Mason, having attained the Knight Templar degree of the York Rite, while with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine he has crossed the sands of the desert. He is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Order of Railway Conductors. His attention, however, at the present time is largely concentrated upon his commercial interests and as proprietor of a meat market in Laramie he is enjoying a successful and profitable business.