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S.
T. Gray, conducting a livery
business at Capitan, has been the promoter of business interests
that have been of far-reaching and beneficial effect in advancing
the material progress and welfare of the community. He was born in
Coosa county, Alabama, and was reared in Louisiana. On coming first
to New Mexico he located on the Angus V. V. ranch, twelve miles
south of Capitan, where in partnership with Pat Garrett, he engaged
in the cattle business from 1884 until 1887. In the latter year he
located on a ranch comprising the town site of Capitan and continued
as a dealer in cattle. In 1897 he opened the first store on the
ranch and was instrumental in securing the establishment of a
postoffice, which was called Gray. Later he was instrumental in
securing the building of the railroad into the coal fields--a source
of profit and income to the town--and in many other ways he has
contributed in substantial measure to the upbuilding and progress of
the community. In 1890 Mr. Gray embarked in the livery business, in
which he has continued and he is also interested in mining, being
engaged in the development of an iron field. Active as a supporter
of the Democratic party he does all in his power to advance its
interests and served for at time as cattle inspector and is a member
of the Southeastern Stock Growers' Association.
Source: History of New Mexico: Its Resources and People, by George
B. Anderson, Pacific States Publishing Co., 1907-Transcribed by C.
Anthony.
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