Imperial County CA Archives Biographies.....Thomas, Walter C. 1887 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

WALTER C. THOMAS.— In reviewing the lives of men of Imperial County, due mention
should be made of the name of Walter C. Thomas. He has been an important factor
in the upbuilding of a business that has meant much to the people of El Centro
and adjoining localities. Mr. Thomas comes from a Colonial and honored family.
His early ancestors came to America on the Mayflower, and fought in the
Revolutionary War. His grandfather also fought in the Mexican and Civil Wars. On
his wife's side of the house also were those staunch Americans with a history.
Walter C. Thomas was born in Meridian, Texas, June 20, 1887, a son of Micajah
and Lucina (Blythe) Thomas. Mr. Thomas received his education in the public
schools of California, and at the age of sixteen he started out in life and
followed various vocations. He engaged in the transfer business for three years.
Coming to Imperial County he went into the bottling business, with office and
factory at 126 South Third Street, El Centro. He has been here since October,
1908. He was married to Miss Lyle French, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
French, January 19, 1909. Mrs. Thomas' father is engaged in grading and railroad
construction work. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have been born three children: Walter
C. Jr., Marian L. and George D. Mr. Thomas is a progressive and enterprising
business man and gives his support to any movement for the betterment of
conditions in El Centro and Imperial County.

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From:

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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