THOMAS GILLIES.

THOMAS GILLIES.
Thomas Gillies, a well known stock man of Thermopolis, has for almost three decades been a resident of Wyoming, having arrived in this state in 1889. Through the intervening period he has been connected with live stock interests and since 1896 he has made his home in the city where he still resides. He was born in Scotland, September 30, 1866, and is a son of Kenneth and Margaret (Matheson) Gillies, both of whom were natives of Scotland, where the father died in 1900. The mother is still living and has reached the notable old age of eighty-six years. In their family were five children, three of whom are yet living, two of the number being in America. while one still remains in the land of hills and heather. Thomas Gillies was reared and educated in Scotland, spending his youthful days under the parental roof, while the public school system afforded him his educational opportunities. He remained in his native land until 1889, when at the age of twenty-three years he made arrangements whereby he might come to the new world. Crossing the Atlantic, he did not tarry on the eastern coast but at once penetrated into the interior of the country, with Rock Springs, Wyoming, as his destination. There he took up his abode and turned his attention to the live stock business, in which he has continuously been engaged. He remained at Rock Springs for about seven years and in 1896 removed to Thermopolis, where he has since made his home. He is today one of the prominent sheep men of his section of the state, having six thousand head upon his ranch. His business affairs indicate that he is a man of sound judgment and enterprise, for his interests have been carefully conducted and success in substantial measure has rewarded his labors. He is likewise a stockholder in the bank of Thermopolis. In 1904 Mr. Gillies was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Andrews, a native of Michigan. They have no children of their own but are rearing an adopted daughter, Margaret Gillies. Mr. and Mrs. Gillies are members of the Presbyterian church and Mr. Gillies is a prominent Mason, belonging to Thermopolis Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M., while in other branches of Masonry he has steadily advanced, attaining high rank. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. His political endorsement is given to the republican party but the honors and emoluments of office have no attraction for him. Both he and his wife are members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Their home is one of the finest residences in Thermopolis and stands as a monument to the enterprise and business ability of Mr. Gillies, who has depended upon his own resources from early manhood, winning his success through sheer force of character and the wise direction of his activities. He may truly be called a self-made man and his record should serve to inspire and encourage others, showing what may be accomplished when there is a will to dare and to do.

Thomas Gillies, a well known stock man of Thermopolis, has for almost three decades been a resident of Wyoming, having arrived in this state in 1889. Through the intervening period he has been connected with live stock interests and since 1896 he has made his home in the city where he still resides. He was born in Scotland, September 30, 1866, and is a son of Kenneth and Margaret (Matheson) Gillies, both of whom were natives of Scotland, where the father died in 1900. The mother is still living and has reached the notable old age of eighty-six years. In their family were five children, three of whom are yet living, two of the number being in America. while one still remains in the land of hills and heather.
Thomas Gillies was reared and educated in Scotland, spending his youthful days under the parental roof, while the public school system afforded him his educational opportunities. He remained in his native land until 1889, when at the age of twenty-three years he made arrangements whereby he might come to the new world. Crossing the Atlantic, he did not tarry on the eastern coast but at once penetrated into the interior of the country, with Rock Springs, Wyoming, as his destination. There he took up his abode and turned his attention to the live stock business, in which he has continuously been engaged. He remained at Rock Springs for about seven years and in 1896 removed to Thermopolis, where he has since made his home. He is today one of the prominent sheep men of his section of the state, having six thousand head upon his ranch. His business affairs indicate that he is a man of sound judgment and enterprise, for his interests have been carefully conducted and success in substantial measure has rewarded his labors. He is likewise a stockholder in the bank of Thermopolis.
In 1904 Mr. Gillies was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Andrews, a native of Michigan. They have no children of their own but are rearing an adopted daughter, Margaret Gillies. Mr. and Mrs. Gillies are members of the Presbyterian church and Mr. Gillies is a prominent Mason, belonging to Thermopolis Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M., while in other branches of Masonry he has steadily advanced, attaining high rank. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. His political endorsement is given to the republican party but the honors and emoluments of office have no attraction for him. Both he and his wife are members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Their home is one of the finest residences in Thermopolis and stands as a monument to the enterprise and business ability of Mr. Gillies, who has depended upon his own resources from early manhood, winning his success through sheer force of character and the wise direction of his activities. He may truly be called a self-made man and his record should serve to inspire and encourage others, showing what may be accomplished when there is a will to dare and to do.