William Perry Herring McFaddin

Perry McFaddin
Born	1856 Jefferson County, Texas
Died	1935 Jefferson County, Texas
Resting place	Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont
Occupation	Rancher

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]

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.

External links

William Perry Herring McFaddin at Find a Grave