The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson
N 30° 56.172 W 097° 31.880
14R E 640308 N 3423455
The state historic marker at the graves of Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson in Salado Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMW6HC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2017
Views: 3
One of 9 state historic markers at Salado Cemetery, this Marker stands at the graves of Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson, parents and in-laws of two future Texas Governors: Governor James "Pa" Ferguson, and Governor Miriam (Wallace) "Ma" Ferguson.
Marker Number: 12584
Marker Text:
Alabama native James Ferguson (1824-1876) became a Methodist preacher in Arkansas before moving to Texas in 1847. As a circuit rider for the next 20 years, he served Methodists in numerous parts of central and southeast Texas. Ferguson wed native Texan Fannie Fitzpatrick (1839-1915) in Houston in 1855 and, following his service in the Civil War, the couple settled in Salado, where they farmed and operated a mill. Fannie ran the farm when James began preaching again and continued to successfully manage the farm and the family after his death at the age of 52. Their son James Edward Ferguson was elected governor of Texas in 1914 and again in 1916. (2001)
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