Albert Buckman Wharton Jr.
Albert Buckman Wharton, Jr. | |
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| Born | August 8, 1909 |
| Died | May 28, 1963 |
| Cause of death | cirrhosis of the liver |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, polo player |
| Spouse | several |
| Children | Albert Buckman Wharton III |
| Parent(s) | Electra Waggoner Albert Buckman Wharton |
| Relatives | William Thomas Waggoner (maternal grandfather) Daniel Waggoner (maternal great-grandfather) |
Albert Buckman Wharton, Jr. (a.k.a. Buster Wharton) (1909-1963) was an American rancher and polo player.
Early life
Albert Buckman Wharton, Jr. was born on August 8, 1909 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[1] His mother, Electra Waggoner, was a socialite and heiress to the Waggoner Ranch.[2] His father, Albert Buckman Wharton, was a horsebreeder and a member of the Wharton family from Philadelphia.[2] His parents met while they were traveling separately in the Himalayas.[2] His maternal grandfather was William Thomas Waggoner and his maternal great-grandfather was Daniel Waggoner.[2]
Polo
Wharton became a polo player. He built polo fields on the Waggoner Ranch.[2] It was known as El Ranchito Polo Club and ran polo tournaments.[3] He played alongside polo champion Cecil Smith at the ranch.[2]
Personal life
Wharton was married several times. His last wife was Lula Waggoner.[2]
Death
He died of cirrhosis of the liver on May 28, 1963 in Dallas, Texas.[1][2] He was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas.[1] He left his estate to his last wife.[2] However, his son's mother sued her for four years, until the estate finally went to his son, who inherited it in 1970.[2]