William F. Fitzhugh (12 March 1818–23 October 1883) was an American Confederate Army Officer, and Texas Ranger.
The family moved to Missouri and Fitzhugh volunteered during the Seminole War in Florida at the age of 17.
[1][2][3] The family relocated to Texas in 1845 and settled near the present site of Melissa where he married Mary Jane Rattan and received 640-acres of land.
During the following years, he settled in Collin County and primarily worked as a farmer, whilst also serving with the Texas Rangers.
During the American Civil War, he joined the Confederate Army in March 1862, serving as first colonel of the Sixteenth Texas Cavalry.