William Perry Herring McFaddin (1856–1935), known as Perry, was a rancher and early landowner in the early years of Beaumont, Texas. Under William McFaddin, the McFaddin Ranches of Beaumont reached their greatest extent.[1] The Spindletop oil gusher was located on land leased from McFaddin. The site of Port Arthur, Texas, was purchased from McFaddin by Arthur Edward Stilwell.[2][3] Former pieces of the McFaddin Ranches now make up Sea Rim State Park, the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, and the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area. The McFaddin-Ward House was erected on his homestead and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[4] [5]
Perry McFaddin | |
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| Born | 1856 |
| Died | 1935 |
| Resting place | Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont |
| Occupation | Rancher |
References
edit- ^ "McFaddin Ranches". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
- ^ Rienstra, Ellen Walker; Linsley, Judith Walker (2003). Historic Beaumont: An Illustrated History. Historical Publishing Network. p. 38. 1893619281.
- ^ "McFaddin, William Perry Herring". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
- ^ "McFaddin-Ward House". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2007-03-05.
- ^ "McFaddin House Complex". Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved 2007-03-05.
External links
editWilliam Perry Herring McFaddin at Find a Grave
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