William Perry Herring McFaddin

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
Born1856
Jefferson County, Texas
Died1935
Jefferson County, Texas
Resting placeMagnolia Cemetery, Beaumont
OccupationRancher

Quotes

"Sister, don't give up the land. They are not making land anymore." W.P.H. McFaddin, quoted by Mamie McFaddin Ward in The Beaumont Enterprise (February 1961)

References
  1. "McFaddin Ranches". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
  2. Rienstra, Ellen Walker; Linsley, Judith Walker (2003). Historic Beaumont: An Illustrated History. Historical Publishing Network. p. 38. 1893619281.
  3. "McFaddin, William Perry Herring". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
  4. "McFaddin-Ward House". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2007-03-05.
  5. "McFaddin House Complex". Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved 2007-03-05.

William Perry Herring McFaddin at Find a Grave


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