Biography of Byron Gale, 1902, Baker Co. Oregon: Surnames: Gale, Thornton, McAulay.

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 294

Byron Gale

He was born in Windsor, Canada, just across the line from Detroit, Michigan,
on May 8, 1859. His parents, Benjamin and Caroline (Thornton) Gale, who are
natives respectively, of Canada and the state of Pennsylvania, moved to
Michigan, Oakland county, in 1869, and he accompanied them. The family resided
on a farm near the village of Rochester for a few years, then lived at
Caseville on Saginaw Bay until 1877, in which year they moved to Texas and
engaged in farming. To this basic industry they devoted their energies until
1883, when they crossed the plains to Baker county, Oregon.

Our subject, however, remained in Texas until 1885, employed during a portion
of this time at least on the stock ranch of General Talbot. In early youth he
had learned the trade of a cigar maker and had worked at it some, but the
skill which proved most valuable to him in after life was that which resulted
from his study of music. He was an expert cornetist and his service were
frequently called into requisition by theatres in large cities.

In 1885 Mr. Gale came out to Baker county and turned his attention to the wool
growing industry. He took on shares a band of sheep belonging to Mr. Swift,
but this first venture proved disastrous and he was compelled, in consequence
of losses sustained, to engage in work for wages. In 1888, in company with his
father and his brother Albion, he purchased a band of six hundred sheep, and
his interest in these formed the entering wedge into a business which has
proven very profitable. At present Mr. Gale is the owner of about two thousand
head. He resides in a fine home at 2533 Tenth street, Baker City, consisting
of a comfortable, commodious and tastefully furnished house and three town
lots. His standing in the community in which he lives is one of which he has
resaon to be proud. The confidence and esteem of his neighbors are manifested
in many ways, but find more particular expression in their having elected him
councilman from his ward. Active and public spirited, he has ever manifested a
deep interest in the political affairs of city and county and a disposition to
do what he could for the promotion of the general welfare.

The marriage of our subject was duly solemnized in Baker City, on October 3,
1894, Miss Minnie J. McAulay then becoming his wife. They have one child,
Henry C. Mrs. Gale is a member of the Methodist church of Baker City. Her
parents, Arthur K. and Nancy McAulay, natives of Michigan, are also residents
of this city.