Thomas Giles (pastoralist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Giles (pastoralist)

Australian pastoralist

Date of Birth: 20-May-1820

Place of Birth: Mitcham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Feb-1899

Profession: businessperson, pastoralist

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Tom Giles (1820-12 February 1899) was a business associate of George Anstey and developed pastoral leases on Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas during the 19th century. He was the third of the 15 sons (and 6 daughters) of William Giles (1791-1862), Colonial Manager of the South Australian Company (1841-1860).
He is remembered by the Giles Corner, in South Australia, the junction of the Main North Road where the Barrier Highway branches off towards Riverton, Burra and Broken Hill.