Notes for: James Alfred MCFADDEN

James A. entered ranching at age sixteen and by age twenty-one was known as a leading rancher. He married, and in about 1876 moved to Refugio County to continue ranching. Soon afterwards, he moved his operations to nearby Victoria County where he developed the largest ranch in the county and was also engaged in other business enterprises. He was a pioneer in the introduction and breeding of Brahman cattle, and when oil was later discovered on his lands, a great deal of wealth was added to his holdings. [email David McFadden, 21 Jul 2000]