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Electra Waggoner
American rancher and socialite
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.
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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.
Zacaweista
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