Thomas A. Brady History of Montana, by Joaquim Miller, 1894 Thomas A. Brady, a resident of Great Falls and a prominent member of the bar of Cascade Co. Montana, dates his birth in the parish of St. Antoine Abbey, Huntingdon County, Province of Quebec, July 31, 1857. His father, Phillip Brady, was born in Ireland in 1819, and when sixteen years of age came to Canada and settled in Huntingdon County, where he subsequently married Mary Murphy, a native of Canada and of Irish parentage. They purchased a farm, settled on it and there reared their family of eleven children, Thomas E. being the seventh born; all are living except two. The parents celebrated their golden wedding April 11, 1892, and are still living. They are devout members of the Catholic Church and their lives have been characterized by honest industry. Thomas E. Brady was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the common schools and the St. Theresa College, being a graduate of the latter institution with the class of 1880. In 1880 he had commenced the study of law in Plattsburg, New York, under the instructions of the firm of Palmer, Weed and Smith, and in due time completed his course, was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession. He remained in Plattsburg until November 1886 when he came to Montana. Mr. Brady's first location in Montana was at Helena, where he remained six months. From there he came to Great Falls,arriving here May 16, 1887. He at once began the practice of his profession here and has met with very satisfactory success, numbering among his clientage the largest business firms in this part of the State. His various investments have also proved fortunate. In company with others, he is largely interested in mining and sheep-raising, having as many as 12,000 sheep. He owns a large tract of ranch lands. Having been reared on a farm he acquired a love for fine horses and he is now indulging himself in this fancy by raising trotting horses of the Belmont stock, some of his horses being specimens of which he may be justly proud. He is also largely interested in the fine and extensive system of water works in the city of Neihart, Montana, his brother William and he having received the franchise and constructed them to completion. When he first located here he invested in city real estate, all of which has greatly advanced in value. He built a fine residence in the town, which he and his family occupy and where they are surrounded with the comforts of life. He also built a commodious barn in which he keeps his choice stock. September 3, 1889, Mr. Brady was married in Plattsburgh, New York, to M.E. Chauvin, daughter of E. Chauvin of that city. They have two children, Lillian M, and William T.C., both born in Great Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Brady are active members of the Catholic Church. They helped to organize the church at Great Falls, have contributed largely toweard it s upport and are ranked with its leading members. Politically, Mr. Brady is a Democrat, and for one year he has served as chairman of the Democratic city committee. He has, however, declined at all times all political nominations tendered him. USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format forprofit, nor for commercial presentation by any other organization. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express written permission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist.