John Clay.

About John Clay

John Clay was a noted Scottish-born American stockman (cattleman) and financier. Dubbed the "dean of American stockmen", he worked in the American livestock industry for more than sixty years. Clay founded operated the John Clay Livestock Commission, which was one of the United States' largest commission firms. He also founded and operated a vast moneylending operation including nearly 25 banks. He managed several ranch companies, including the Swan Land and Cattle Company. He was president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association in the 1890s. He was the founder and president of the International Livestock Association.