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Great Falls Tribune (MT), 26 Nov 1938
James Anthony, Founder of Sand Coulee, Dies; Came to State in Covered Wagon at Age Ten
Dwindling ranks of those who came to Montana by covered wagon were further thinned Friday evening at the death of James G. Anthony, 84, who came to the state in 1864 and for more than half a century took a prominent part in development of the state's industrial resources.
Anthony, who died in a local hospital, came to Montana with his mother, sisters and brothers as members of a wagon train that met no trouble with Indians but which was delayed for many days in crossing the flood-swollen Platte river. Anthony, ten years old when the trip was made, sighted the the burned remains of numerous wagon trains that had fallen before Indian onslaughts.
The family was met at Fort Laramie, Wyo., by the father who had preceded them to Helena in 1863 and who had established himself as one of the state's first millers before sending for his wife and children.
James G. Anthony remained with the family in Helena until 1881 when he moved to the area which is now Sand Coulee, where he took up a homestead. Later he took a leading part in the development of coal which was found on the homestead, opening mines which supplied a large region. Development of the coal beds led to the establishment of the town of Sand Coulee, site of which was established on his homestead. Growth of the town followed rapidly and Anthony went into business, his activities included operation of a livery stable and bank. He served as mayor of Sand Coulee for an extended period.
In 1900 he came to Great Falls, entering into partnership with Robert Weir and E. W. Reed, establishing the Black Eagle Carriage works. In 1914 he retired from the carriage business, selling his interest to his partners. In the same year he constructed the J. G. Anthony block on Central avenue. In 1929 he moved to Cascade and since that time lived there in the summers and in Great Falls during the winters.
His wife, Mary C. Bywaters, to whom he was married in Helena in 1882, died March 7, 1934, in Great Falls. Survivors are two sons, J. C. Anthony and C. W. Anthony of Cascade; five daughters, Mrs. Ed Davis of Helena, Mrs. F. J. Wheir of Cascade, Mrs. B. S. Conrad of Cascade, Mrs. W. O. Warner of Los Angeles, and Mrs. L. V. Johnson of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Kate Brown of Los Angeles; a brother, E. L. Anthony of Great Falls; 18 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 26 Nov 1938
James Anthony, Founder of Sand Coulee, Dies; Came to State in Covered Wagon at Age Ten
Dwindling ranks of those who came to Montana by covered wagon were further thinned Friday evening at the death of James G. Anthony, 84, who came to the state in 1864 and for more than half a century took a prominent part in development of the state's industrial resources.
Anthony, who died in a local hospital, came to Montana with his mother, sisters and brothers as members of a wagon train that met no trouble with Indians but which was delayed for many days in crossing the flood-swollen Platte river. Anthony, ten years old when the trip was made, sighted the the burned remains of numerous wagon trains that had fallen before Indian onslaughts.
The family was met at Fort Laramie, Wyo., by the father who had preceded them to Helena in 1863 and who had established himself as one of the state's first millers before sending for his wife and children.
James G. Anthony remained with the family in Helena until 1881 when he moved to the area which is now Sand Coulee, where he took up a homestead. Later he took a leading part in the development of coal which was found on the homestead, opening mines which supplied a large region. Development of the coal beds led to the establishment of the town of Sand Coulee, site of which was established on his homestead. Growth of the town followed rapidly and Anthony went into business, his activities included operation of a livery stable and bank. He served as mayor of Sand Coulee for an extended period.
In 1900 he came to Great Falls, entering into partnership with Robert Weir and E. W. Reed, establishing the Black Eagle Carriage works. In 1914 he retired from the carriage business, selling his interest to his partners. In the same year he constructed the J. G. Anthony block on Central avenue. In 1929 he moved to Cascade and since that time lived there in the summers and in Great Falls during the winters.
His wife, Mary C. Bywaters, to whom he was married in Helena in 1882, died March 7, 1934, in Great Falls. Survivors are two sons, J. C. Anthony and C. W. Anthony of Cascade; five daughters, Mrs. Ed Davis of Helena, Mrs. F. J. Wheir of Cascade, Mrs. B. S. Conrad of Cascade, Mrs. W. O. Warner of Los Angeles, and Mrs. L. V. Johnson of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Kate Brown of Los Angeles; a brother, E. L. Anthony of Great Falls; 18 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara":
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 26 Nov 1938
James Anthony, Founder of Sand Coulee, Dies; Came to State in Covered Wagon at Age Ten
Dwindling ranks of those who came to Montana by covered wagon were further thinned Friday evening at the death of James G. Anthony, 84, who came to the state in 1864 and for more than half a century took a prominent part in development of the state's industrial resources.
Anthony, who died in a local hospital, came to Montana with his mother, sisters and brothers as members of a wagon train that met no trouble with Indians but which was delayed for many days in crossing the flood-swollen Platte river. Anthony, ten years old when the trip was made, sighted the the burned remains of numerous wagon trains that had fallen before Indian onslaughts.
The family was met at Fort Laramie, Wyo., by the father who had preceded them to Helena in 1863 and who had established himself as one of the state's first millers before sending for his wife and children.
James G. Anthony remained with the family in Helena until 1881 when he moved to the area which is now Sand Coulee, where he took up a homestead. Later he took a leading part in the development of coal which was found on the homestead, opening mines which supplied a large region. Development of the coal beds led to the establishment of the town of Sand Coulee, site of which was established on his homestead. Growth of the town followed rapidly and Anthony went into business, his activities included operation of a livery stable and bank. He served as mayor of Sand Coulee for an extended period.
In 1900 he came to Great Falls, entering into partnership with Robert Weir and E. W. Reed, establishing the Black Eagle Carriage works. In 1914 he retired from the carriage business, selling his interest to his partners. In the same year he constructed the J. G. Anthony block on Central avenue. In 1929 he moved to Cascade and since that time lived there in the summers and in Great Falls during the winters.
His wife, Mary C. Bywaters, to whom he was married in Helena in 1882, died March 7, 1934, in Great Falls. Survivors are two sons, J. C. Anthony and C. W. Anthony of Cascade; five daughters, Mrs. Ed Davis of Helena, Mrs. F. J. Wheir of Cascade, Mrs. B. S. Conrad of Cascade, Mrs. W. O. Warner of Los Angeles, and Mrs. L. V. Johnson of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Kate Brown of Los Angeles; a brother, E. L. Anthony of Great Falls; 18 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 26 Nov 1938
James Anthony, Founder of Sand Coulee, Dies; Came to State in Covered Wagon at Age Ten
Dwindling ranks of those who came to Montana by covered wagon were further thinned Friday evening at the death of James G. Anthony, 84, who came to the state in 1864 and for more than half a century took a prominent part in development of the state's industrial resources.
Anthony, who died in a local hospital, came to Montana with his mother, sisters and brothers as members of a wagon train that met no trouble with Indians but which was delayed for many days in crossing the flood-swollen Platte river. Anthony, ten years old when the trip was made, sighted the the burned remains of numerous wagon trains that had fallen before Indian onslaughts.
The family was met at Fort Laramie, Wyo., by the father who had preceded them to Helena in 1863 and who had established himself as one of the state's first millers before sending for his wife and children.
James G. Anthony remained with the family in Helena until 1881 when he moved to the area which is now Sand Coulee, where he took up a homestead. Later he took a leading part in the development of coal which was found on the homestead, opening mines which supplied a large region. Development of the coal beds led to the establishment of the town of Sand Coulee, site of which was established on his homestead. Growth of the town followed rapidly and Anthony went into business, his activities included operation of a livery stable and bank. He served as mayor of Sand Coulee for an extended period.
In 1900 he came to Great Falls, entering into partnership with Robert Weir and E. W. Reed, establishing the Black Eagle Carriage works. In 1914 he retired from the carriage business, selling his interest to his partners. In the same year he constructed the J. G. Anthony block on Central avenue. In 1929 he moved to Cascade and since that time lived there in the summers and in Great Falls during the winters.
His wife, Mary C. Bywaters, to whom he was married in Helena in 1882, died March 7, 1934, in Great Falls. Survivors are two sons, J. C. Anthony and C. W. Anthony of Cascade; five daughters, Mrs. Ed Davis of Helena, Mrs. F. J. Wheir of Cascade, Mrs. B. S. Conrad of Cascade, Mrs. W. O. Warner of Los Angeles, and Mrs. L. V. Johnson of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Kate Brown of Los Angeles; a brother, E. L. Anthony of Great Falls; 18 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
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