Thomas Giles (pastoralist)

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.

Tom Giles (1820 - 12 February 1899) married Mary O'Halloran (died ca.1 October 1915) on 20 January 1859. Among their children were sons:

• Dr. W(illiam) Anstey Giles (ca.1860 – 7 May 1944)
• T. O'Halloran Giles (1863 – ) married Jean Balfour St. Clair Barr Smith (20 December 1864 – ) on 4 October 1888. She was a daughter of Robert Barr Smith.

• Hew O'Halloran Giles ( – ) married Nellie Cosford Verco ( – ), eldest daughter of Dr. W. A. Verco, on 27 October 1920

• Geoffrey O'Halloran Giles MHA, MHR (27 June 1923 – 18 December 1990)

• Robert O'Halloran Giles (ca.1896 – 9 April 1918) was killed in action in Italy.

• Dr. Henry O'Halloran Giles (ca.1867 – 9 March 1911)
• Eustace Giles of Melbourne