Re: Darr's in Rockwall, TX
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Re: Darr's in Rockwall, TX
Greg Darr 10/17/06
Hi Greg,
Fondren Library was probably named after Walter W. Fondren, oilman and philanthropist. Not close kin, unfortunately.
I found a Darr Bible page on the internet that confirms that "Jeannie" Darr was indeed the daughter of John R. Fondren.Her brother DeCalb Fondren was mayor of Rockwall in 1900.John R. Fondren (1813-1906) was a Dallas pioneer.... the family settled in Dallas in 1846, and Miranna (Jeannie) was born there in 1849.
Thanks,
Jerry