Clay, John, 1851-1934
John Clay was born in Scotland in 1851, moved to Canada around 1877 and to Chicago in 1882. He became a U.S. citizen and owned ranches in Wyoming and other areas. He ran the largest livestock commission firm in the U.S. and controlled almost 24 banks. Clay, one of America's leading ranch managers and founder of businesses dealing with agriculture and livestock, died in 1934.
From the description of John Clay and Clay, Robinson & Co. collection : printed materials, 1905-1943. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 62745570
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| creatorOf | Clay, John, 1851-1934. John Clay and Clay, Robinson & Co. collection : printed materials, 1905-1943. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| creatorOf | Clay, John, 1851-1934. The tragedy of Squaw Mountain / by John Clay. | University of Wyoming, William R. Coe Library | |
| referencedIn | Scotland souvenir photograph album [graphic], 1890-1894. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library |
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| associatedWith | Clay, Robinson & Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Horn, Tom, 1860-1903 | person |
| associatedWith | Kidd, James M., | person |
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Birth 1851-04-24
Death 1934
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