John Scanlan Biography


	This biography appears on page 955 in "History of Dakota 
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				JOHN SCANLAN. 

	John Scanlan is the president of the State Bank of Bradley. His 
residence in the state covers more than a quarter of a century and for 
twenty-three years he has been engaged in the banking business. He was 
born in Clayton county, Iowa, June 24, 1863, and is a son of Patrick 
and Johanna (Mulvihill) Scanlan, both of whom have now passed away. 

	John Scanlan acquired a public-school education and when not busy 
with his textbooks assisted his father in the operation of the home 
farm. Later he took up the profession of school teaching in Iowa and 
followed it for five years. In 1887 he came to South' Dakota and for 
nine years engaged in buying grain. In the meantime he organized the 
State Bank of Bradley, was elected its president and teas since 
continued in that capacity. The fact that the institution has had a 
continuous existence through all this period is indicative of its 
success and of the practical business methods followed in its 
management. His son Hugh, is now acting as cashier of the bank. Mr. 
Scanlan is still engaged in the grain business, is likewise connected 
with the lumber trade and is the president of the Farmers State Bank at 
Crocker and of the Crandall State Bank. The extent and importance of 
his business interests have made him a prominent figure in Clark 
county. He also owns considerable land through the state and his 
investments have been most judiciously made. 

	On the 13th of September, 1886, Mr. Scanlan was united in 
marriage to Miss Emma J. Perry, a daughter of D. W. Perry of Iowa, now 
deceased. They have two sons, Hugh and Thomas, the latter being the 
cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Crocker. Hugh Scanlan married Miss 
Georgia E. Shirk of Iowa. The religious faith of the family is that of 
the Catholic church and Mr. Scanlan belongs to the Knights of Columbus, 
which draws its membership from the adherents of the Catholic faith. He 
is also identified with the Modern Woodmen of America, the Ancient 
Order of United Workmen and the Royal Neighbors of America. His 
political endorsement is given to the republican party and he has 
filled the offices of town treasurer and president of the school board. 
He works for the interests of the community along various lines of 
progress and improvement and his efforts have been an element in 
advancing the substantial growth of his town.