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William M. McFaddin

8 Jun 1819 – 16 Oct 1897

Birth	8 Jun 1819
Death	16 Oct 1897
Cemetery	Magnolia Cemetery Beaumont , Jefferson County , Texas , USA
Added by	Robert "Scott" Patrick on 06 Apr 2014
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31270492

Bio

William McFaddin served at the siege of Bexar, and later was detailed to guard the wounded and baggage at Harrisburg during the Battle of San Jacinto . William inherited a fourth of his father's headright and began a lifelong practice of buying and selling land. Along with his son William Perry Herring McFaddin, they founded the McFaddin Ranch of Beaumont. During the Civil War, McFaddin was detailed to supply beef cattle for the Confederate Army. He died in 1897, leaving 4,575 acres in his estate and interests in jointly held land. His wife was Rachel Williams, of Jefferson County, Texas, and their children were James Alfred, William Perry Herring, David H, John Andrew, Charles Walter, Eliza Ann, and Elizabeth (Lizzie) McFadden.

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Parents

• James A "Jim" McFaddin 1789–1845 FaG
• Elizabeth Mackey McFaddin 1846–1846 FaG

Spouse

• Rachel Williams McFaddin 1821–1898

Children

• COL James Alfred McFaddin 1840–1916
• John Andrew McFaddin 1844–1863
• Sarah Lee McFaddin Alexander 1845–1922
• David H. McFaddin 1847–1908
• Drussilla McFaddin Kent 1849–1871
• Eliza A. McFaddin Averill 1851–1908
• William Perry Herring McFaddin Sr 1856–1935
• Charles Walter McFaddin Sr 1859–1938
• Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" McFaddin Coward 1861–1889

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