Imperial County, CA Biographies

Transcribed by Sally Kaleta, January, 2007.

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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.
 
Source: "The History of Imperial County, California," Elms and Franks Publ. Co., 
1918, pp. 384-385.