Imperial County CA Archives Biographies.....Daly, Thomas P. 1888 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

THOMAS P. DALY.—In the rapidly developing section of Lower California "Progress"
seems to be the watchword, and no one seems better suited to bear the standard
than Thomas P. Daly. He has contributed much to that part of California. In
addition to his position of responsibility, the interests which he represents
have honored him with positions of trust, specially showing their belief in his
personal integrity in making him president and general manager of the Imperial
Development Company S. A., which comprise the Cudahy holdings, comprising
sixteen thousand acres of land in Lower California. Mr. Daly is a native of
Chicago, Illinois; his birth occurred August 19, 1888, son of Patrick and
Rosalie M. (Molitor) Daly. His father was born in Connecticut, and his mother is
a native of Luxemburg. Thomas P. Daly acquired his education in the public and
high schools of Chicago, Illinois, after which he took a business course. After
the completion of his business course, he accepted a position in accounting and
construction work for various firms in Chicago. Coming to Imperial Valley in
1911, he started development work and farming for the Cudahy interests. Owing to
revolutionary disturbances, the early development work in the property was
retarded and delayed. Active development was resumed in 1913, and has been
continued to date. During the 1918 season close to 7000 acres are under
intensive cultivation, over 5000 acres of which are planted to Durango long
staple cotton. This special type of Durango cotton was started in 1914, and
since that year Mr. Daly has been selecting and improving the seed stock and now
it commands fancy premiums. In addition to the cotton a highly developed hog
department is operated, raising many hundred of Duroc Jersey hogs every year. A
poultry and dairy department is also in active operation. The ranch also raises
all the feed required for the 325 horses and mules used on the ranch. The
subject of this review has been identified with the Cudahy interests nearly
eight years and was united in marriage November, 1913, to Miss Rith Carroll of
Chicago. Illinois, a daughter of George and Bridget Carroll, both residents of
Calexico. Her father has been prominently identified as a builder contractor in
the east. To Mr. and Mrs. Daly have been born two children: Virginia Rose, born
December 16, 1914, and Thomas P. Jr., born July 8, 1917. Noteworthy among the
positions Mr. Daly holds is president of the Lower California Agricultural
Association, comprising most of the American growers in Lower California. He is
president of the Imperial Delta Cotton Association, which is a co-operative
marketing association. Fraternally Mr. Daly is a member of the Knights of
Columbus of Chicago, Illinois. He is a type of the sterling, broad-minded and
far-seeing men who have made the gratifying history of Lower California. His
ability and business acumen have given him a high place in the regard of his
fellow men.

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THE HISTORY
OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
EDITED BY
F. C. FARR

IN ONE VOLUME
ILLUSTRATED
Published by ELMS AND FRANKS
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1918


Printed by Taylor & Taylor, San Francisco


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