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Prominent Bell County Figure Edmund Ferguson Remembered
A fragmented obituary tribute recalls Edmund Ferguson of Miple Bell County born on a Salado Creek farm near Temple. It notes his humble origins self education community influence and the rapid rise in Texas politics and business, highlighting views on poverty and opportunity for the aspiring poor boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Telegram
Edmund Ferguson
Miple
Bell County
Salado Creek
Temple
James Edmund
Frone Fend Miller
Ondo
Fer
Gov. Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Texas
Iman
Andrew Carnegie
Abraham Lincoln
James A. Garfield
United States