Electra Waggoner
Electra Waggoner | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 6, 1882 near Albert Buckman Wharton, Jr. |
| Parent | William Thomas Waggoner |
| Relatives | Guy Waggoner (brother) E. Paul Waggoner (brother) Albert Buckman Wharton III (grandson) |
Electra Waggoner (January 6, 1882 – November 26, 1925) was an American rancher and socialite from Texas. She was an heiress to the Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the United States. The town of Electra, Texas, was named in her honor.
Early life
Electra Waggoner was born on January 6, 1882, near Decatur, Texas.[1] Her father, William Thomas Waggoner, was the owner of the Waggoner Ranch in Texas.[2] Her mother was Ella (Halsell) Waggoner. She had two brothers, Guy Waggoner and E. Paul Waggoner. They grew up at the Waggoner Mansion (a.k.a. 'El Castile') in Decatur as well as on the Waggoner Ranch.
Career
Waggoner inherited one fourth of the Waggoner Ranch known as the 'Zacaweista' subsection.[2] The Native American word means 'good grass.'[2] In 1910, she built a mansion on the ranch, also named Zacaweista.[2]
Personal life
Waggoner was married three times. Her first husband was
She was the aunt of sculptor Electra Waggoner Biggs.
Waggoner then moved to a mansion called Shadowlawn on Preston Road in
Death and legacy
Waggoner died on November 26, 1925, at the age of forty-three.[1][2] The town of Electra, Texas, was named in her honor.[1] Her niece Electra Waggoner Biggs was named after her.
References
- ^ a b c d "Waggoner Ranch: History". Archived from the original on 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Gary Cartwright, Showdown at Waggoner Ranch, Texas Monthly, January 2004
- ^ "Historic Fort Worth: History of Thistle Hill". Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
- ^ "16 Nov 1925, 16 - The Standard Union at". Newspapers.com. 1925-11-16. Retrieved 2022-06-05.