Thomas J. Troy

1868 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	Thomas J. Troy
  Born	1868	, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	St. Jerome's College/High School, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	teacher
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-33144
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Person ID	I33144	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

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  Former New Germany Teacher Becomes Leading Montana Citizen Tom Troy Born In Canada, Taught School At New Germany, Studied In Ottawa University, Alberta School Superintendent Now Montana Legislator, Bank Director Realty Promoter, and Rancher. A recent issue of the Toledo blade contains an interesting article on Thomas J. Troy, who some time ago was well known in this vicinity. For several years he was school teacher at New Germany, and later joined the Faculty of St. Jerome's college. In the Toledo Blade, Harry L. Hawes writes as follows: Did you ever hunt timber wolves over the plains in a ford? It is relished as a great sport out in Montana, and state representative Thomas J. Troy finds relaxation in it after the strenuous duties of legislator, bank director, realty promoter and rancher. Also he finds it necessary for the protection of his herd of 1,500 Hereford cattle on his 10,000 acre ranch in the Bear's Paw Mountains his home state. Tom Troy was a well known athlete back in 1892, when as a student in the University of Ottawa he set a world's record in the 16-pound shot put. He heaved the shot 49 feet, eight and one-half inches, in a track meet in Montreal in 1892 and for some years it stood as the title mark. Stars as Legislator But it wasn't Tom Troy's prowess as an athlete that has endeared him to the heart of every eagle in America: rather it was his subtlety as a legislator when the Montana legislature passed the old age pension act two years ago, it was representative Troy of Havre, who drafted it. There was a lot of opposition To the measure, opposition that was earnest and strong, and a husky-limbed attempt To have it repealed was launched. Representative Troy, however, stuck by his guns so staunchly that the effort to defeat the law was defeated, and it now stands, approved by the highest courts of the state, on the statute books. Dozens of unfortunate indigents, worthy men and women weo lacked only the adroitness or skill to meet the economic conflict with life, are praying that his life may be full of success, contentment and happiness. Without Tom Troy's battle in the legislative halls, they might today be inmates of the county alms houses. Tom troy is a big, strapping, quiet man with Irish eyes that somehow caught The color of skies in October. They are straight eyes, unwavering, and expect straight dealings. Somehow you know they reflect a heart that has yet to know what fear means. The body is strong, well knit, and at the age of 54 its owner doesn't carry an ounce of extra weight. Born in Canada Tom Troy was born in Canada and received his bachelor's University of Ottawa. After graduation he accepted a place on the faculty of St. Jerome's College in Berlin (Kitchener) Ontario. About four weeks thereafter He decided that a place on a college faculty as a teacher of science and mathematics offered no real opportunity to get on in the world, and after a few semesters he accepted the superintendency of public schools in McCloud, Alberta. It was a distinct step upward, but still his restless spirit sought a more spacious adventure than that offered as a pedagogue. The shift in his life came July 4, 1897. On the holiday, being young and in festive mood, he crossed the border to participate in the celebration of the Fourth in Great Falls, Montana. He participated to such purpose that he won the 100 yard dash, the high jump, all the weight heaving contests, and was chosen captain of the tug-of-war team which on that memorable day wrested the title from the champion rope holder's of the state. He decided he would come to Montana to live. What Tom Troy said exactly in mentioning the incident was: "I found Montana as such a hell of a fine country that I resigned my job in Canada and became superintendent of schools in Nightheart in that state. I have never regretted The change". It was in Nightheart that Tom met the Montana girl he married. They have six children, Tom, the oldest being a student in the law school at Washington University: Bill, the second son, being a student of medicine at the University of Montana, and two younger boys and a couple of daughters are in the public schools of Havre. Owned Choice Lots It was in Havre that representative troy laid the basis for his fortune. He was at the head of the public schools in that bustling town when James J. Hill decided to locate the great northern car shops there, and the town suddenly trebled in population. Along with the boom his townsmen discovered that the head school master had options on the choicest lots, and Tom cleaned up. Today Tom Troy passes his time between his big home in Havre, his bank, the State Capital, and the E-Bar-2 Ranch, 18 miles back in the mountains. He yearns not at all for distinction, or further political preferment, but he holds close to a social vision of which the old age pension measure is only a starter. He has time for contemplation, and he is content to pass all his days, with only occasional visits to New York, London, Paris and Washington, in Montana. "Jack is as good as his master there". He Avows. Kitchener daily record - Saturday, September 19, 1925

  
  

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  [S1933] Montana, County Marriages 1865-1950, Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I10307-1 System Origin: Montana-EASy GS Film number: 1906799 Reference ID: item 4 cn 7814. Name: Thomas J. Troy Birth Date: 1868 Age: 35 Spouse's Name: Emma Bronson Spouse's Birth Date: 1882 Spouse's Age: 21 Event Date: 15 Jun 1903 Event Place: Butte, Silver Bow, Montana Father's Name: William Troy Mother's Name: Ellen O'Farrell Troy Spouse's Father's Name: Allen A. Bronson Spouse's Mother's Name: Catherine Roebuck Bronson

  
  

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  Born - 1868 - , Ontario, Canada Occupation - teacher - - St. Jerome's College/High School, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth