The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and
Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 987 

THOMAS G. ALLAN.

One of the prosperous agriculturists of the Naches valley is Thomas G. Allan, a
native of Ontario, Canada, born March 5, 1865, and a son of Robert and Elizabeth
(Gibson) Allan, who were born in Scotland. The father arrived in the Dominion in
1856 and after preparing a home brought his family to Canada five years later,
or in 1861. There the father was most successful as an agriculturist but in
1880, perceiving better opportunities in North Dakota, he decided upon removal
to that state and in that year took up government land and also ran a shingle
and carding mill. After twenty-one years another removal brought the family to
the Yakima valley, where the father became an agriculturist, owning a valuable
property in joint ownership with his son. Samuel G., who is more extensively
mentioned on other pages of this work. Mrs. Elizabeth Allan, the mother, has
passed away.

Thomas G. Allan acquired his education in the Dominion and also in North Dakota,
making the removal with his parents. He early turned his attention to
agricultural pursuits and under the able guidance of his fattier studied
farming methods from a theoretical point of view as well as in practical
execution. While in North Dakota he owned a farm and successfully demonstrated
his ability as an up-to-date agriculturist. In 1901 he came to the Yakima
valley, and casting around for opportunities, proved his business ability and
experience by his fortunate acquirement of ten acres of valuable land situated
on south Nob Hill This he platted into what became the Allan acre tracts, all of
which he sold to excellent advantage with the exception of but a few lots. In
1910 Mr. Allan turned his attention to orcharding by acquiring ten acres in the
upper Naches valley, which he planted to apples. He now has one of the finest
apple orchards in his neighborhood and by careful study and applying his
knowledge and experience to his fruit raising operations has attained
prosperity. Mr. Allan made his home in Yakima until 1915, but is now living upon
his fruit ranch, which has become one of the show places of the district.
Moreover, he rents fourteen acres of orchard adjoining his property.

In July, 1896, Thomas G. Allan was united in marriage to Ann Walker McNatt, a
native of Canada, who passed away in October 1901. In 1904 Mr. Allan wedded
Margaret Campbell, a native of Scotland, the ceremony being solemnized in that
country. Mrs. Allan is a daughter of Duncan Campbell, deceased, of Scotland. Her
mother came here with the family in 1910 and now lives in Yakima. By his first
marriage Mr. Allan has two children: Robert, who is now serving in the United
States army; and Roy, at home. Of the second marriage three daughters were born:
Margaret, Hazel and Edith.

Mr. Allan is a substantial and valued citizen, having, through the development
of his property, greatly contributed to the growth of his district. He is ever
willing to give of his time and means in order to promote the welfare of the
general public, and although not a politician in the commonly accepted sense of
the word, is well informed in regard to the issues of the day. He votes
independently, following his judgment in regard to the support of candidates,
not being influenced by party considerations. In religious faith he is a
Christian Scientist and sincerely attached to the doctrines of that church.
Along the line of his occupation he is a member of the Grange and also the
Yakima County Horticultural Union, in both of which organizations he has many
friends, receiving and giving valuable information and thus keeping in touch
with the latest methods in regard to his business affairs.

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Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in January 2008 by Jeffrey L. Elmer.
Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.