Tobias Mealey

Tobias Gilmore "T.G." Mealey (August 5, 1823 – April 27, 1904)[1] was a Canadian-born American entrepreneur, politician, and early settler of Minnesota. He grew up in New Brunswick, made his fortune in the California Gold Rush, and became an influential figure upon settling in Monticello, Minnesota. He served in both houses of the Minnesota Legislature between 1873 and 1882.[2] The Tobias G. Mealey House, his 1855 home in Monticello, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

  1. ^ 'Minnesota Historical Society Collections,' vol. 14, pg. 500, 1912
  2. ^ "Mealey, Tobias G. "T.G."". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
  3. ^ Nelson, Charles W.; Susan Zeik (1976-09-02). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Nomination Form: Tobias G. Mealey House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-08-09. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)