Electra Waggoner

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.

Early life Electra Waggoner was born on January 6, 1882, near Decatur, Texas. Her father, William Thomas Waggoner, was the owner of the Waggoner Ranch in Texas. 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. They had met while she was traveling in the Himalayas.

Death and legacy Waggoner died on November 26, 1925, at the age of forty-three. The town of Electra, Texas, was named in her honor. Her niece Electra Waggoner Biggs was named after her.