Biography of Fields, W. I.
Colonel W. D. Fields, born on March 2, 1834, in Kentucky, moved to Texas after living in Indiana. He engaged in expeditions against Indian raids and developed innovative farming techniques. Fields had a successful military contract during the Civil War but faced financial hardships in cotton farming. He was a prominent Democratic organizer during Reconstruction, contributing to local politics in Fort Bend County. Fields passed away on January 15, 1903, leaving behind a legacy as a notable planter and family man.