William Thomas Waggoner
American rancher, oilman, banker, horsebreeder and philanthropist
William Thomas Waggoner (August 31, 1852 – December 11, 1934) was an American rancher, oilman, banker, horse breeder, and philanthropist from Texas. He was the owner of the Waggoner Ranch, where he found oil in 1903.2
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Born Aug 31, 1852, died Dec 11, 1934.1
About
He was the founding president of the Waggoner National Bank of Vernon. He established the Arlington Downs and paid for the construction of three buildings on the campus of Texas Woman's University.
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Early life and education
William Thomas Waggoner was born on August 31, 1852, in Hopkins County, Texas. His father, Daniel Waggoner, was a rancher. His mother was Nancy (Moore) Waggoner. His paternal grandfather, Solomon Waggoner (1804 - 1849), had been a cattleman, farmer, and horse and slave trader.
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Career
Occupation: banker.5
- Date not recordedFounded Waggoner National Bank of Vernon3
- Date not recordedFounded Waggoner Ranch4
Personal life
He married Ella (Halsell) Waggoner, a younger sister of his stepmother, Sicily Ann (Halsell) Waggoner. They resided at the Waggoner Mansion, also known as El Castile, in Decatur, which he restored in 1931. Later, they also resided in Fort Worth. They had sons Guy Waggoner and E. Paul Waggoner and daughter Electra Waggoner.
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Philanthropy
He paid for the construction of three buildings on the campus of Texas Woman's University in Denton. Meanwhile, in 1933, the City of Fort Worth awarded him the honorary title of First Citizen of Fort Worth.
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