Thomas Daylor Biography


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				THOMAS DAYLOR. 

	Thomas Daylor is a factor in the financial world of Grant county 
as he is cashier of the First State Bank of Revillo, in which capacity 
he has proved very efficient. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on the 6th 
of February, 1875, and his parents were Thomas and Anna (Zannoch) 
Daylor. Thomas Daylor was a son of F. A. Daylor, who spent his early 
days in Canada and at length removed to Dubuque, Iowa, whence he 
removed to Hudson, Wisconsin, where he lived until his demise. He was a 
teacher by profession. During the Civil war he served with the Union 
army for four years and made a record of which he had every reason to 
be proud. The family came originally from Ireland. 

	Thomas Daylor was born in Ottawa, Canada, May 24, 1849, but in 
1852 was taken by his parents to Dubuque, where he grew to manhood. 
There he was married to Miss Zannoch, who was born in that city in 
1850. During the Civil war he served as a member of Company A, Twenty-
second Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, remaining at the front until the 
restoration of peace. On returning home he entered the employ of John 
Bell & Company and traveled for them for a considerable period of time. 
In 1878 he removed to Britt, Iowa, and opened the first store in that 
town. He was in business there for a quarter of a century and not only 
contributed largely to the commercial expansion of Britt but also 
gained financial independence, as he possessed excellent business 
judgment and managed his affairs wisely. In 1901 he and his son, Thomas 
Daylor, Jr., organized the Security Bank of Revillo, South Dakota, 
which in 1905 was incorporated as the First State Bank. Thomas Daylor, 
Sr., became the president of the institution and so continued until his 
demise in 1909. He was a loyal member of the Grand Army of the Republic 
and fraternally was a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the 
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His political belief was that of 
the republican party and both he and his wife belonged to the Methodist 
Episcopal church. He began his independent career without capital but 
became a man of considerable wealth. His wife passed away in 1881. To 
them were born three children, two of whom survive, namely: Thomas and 
F. A. 

	Thomas Daylor of this review was educated in the public schools 
of Britt, Iowa, and in the Shattuck Military Academy at Faribault, 
Minnesota, from which he was graduated in 1897. On leaving school he 
engaged in the real-estate business and continued in that line until 
1901, when he removed to Revillo and assisted his father in organizing 
what is now the First State Bank, of which he is cashier. The 
institution is capitalized for ten thousand dollars, has a surplus and 
undivided profits of six thousand five hundred and fifty dollars and 
its average deposits are one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. 
Its affairs are capably managed and it not only promotes the legitimate 
business growth of its community but at the same time pays a good 
dividend to its stockholders and protects the interests of its 
depositors. Much of the credit for the excellent condition of the bank 
is due to Mr. Daylor, who has a detailed knowledge of banking procedure 
and is guided by sound judgment in deciding the questions of policy 
that arise in the management of the institution. He owns valuable farm 
lands in Minnesota and North Dakota but gives practically his undivided 
time and attention to his duties as cashier. 

	Mr. Daylor was married on the 10th of June, 1903, to Miss Pearl 
I. Field, who was born in Carson, Iowa, and is a daughter of L. S. 
Field, of Vermont. To Mr. and Mrs. Daylor have been born three 
children: Richard F. and Evelyn S., who are in school; and Dorothy. 

	Mr. Daylor is a republican and for a considerable period has 
served as town treasurer. He is identified with the Masonic blue lodge, 
the Royal Arch chapter, the Knights Templar commandery and the Mystic 
Shrine. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 
Since taking up his residence in Revillo he has made many warm friends 
and his ability and integrity have gained him the sincere respect of 
his fellow citizens.