An 11-year-old was given an allotment of ‘undesirable’ land. Beneath the surface was millions of dollars worth of oil.
In the early 20th century, Sarah Rector was given 160 acres of land as part of a government treaty. 11-year-old Rector became incredibly wealthy when oil was discovered under her land. Rector’s newfound wealth made her the target of marriage proposals and suspected schemes. When Sarah Rector was given 160 acres of land, she and … Read more