Working for two years, the agents discovered a crime ring led by Hale, known in Osage County as the "King of the Osage Hills". Both happened in Oklahoma at roughly the same time but were hidden history until recently. "There's other Osages that are very skeptical but at least we've had input into the process.". My research also revealed that when Hominy was incorporated in 1908, he became the towns first mayor in recognition of his importance in the community. Shes not a country girl. WebThe Drummond family is an American ranching family from Oklahoma. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. She posts pathetic stories where she shows how cruel and horrible she is because she embarrassed people, yet she expects everyone to be sympathetic to her. The killings became known as the "Reign of Terror" and led to an investigation by the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (the precursor to the FBI). "They're doing a lot of stuff that's helping the town and they've provided a lot of jobs. I see that the THIS link no longer worked, so I scrounged around and found another; now I have decided to take screen shots. In 1840 there were 52 Drummond families living in Virginia. Got a couple or big real rag rugs and a couple of fake Persian, threadbare they are. Drummond was born in 1896 on Osage tribal land. Leo and Marty are literally one block down the road filming this second. "I tracked down descendants of both the victims and the murderers. He said that he and Ann had been caught having sex by Sir Drummond, and in a panic shot them both. Chief Geoffrey M. Standing Bear named Chad Renfro the tribe's ambassador to the production, but the filmmakers are working with several cultural consultants, local artisans and Osage Nation citizens. I personally find her food a little too rich so Im not a fan, however, if she or any other blogger decides to regulate their comments, thats their right to do so. In the end it all balances out! Up next, another king of the Osage but this time a law abiding one. Her children inherited all of her estate. I wanted a big chocolate sundae. I wondered for a long time how she lived so comfortably and was able to do all that she did. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I do not live the farm/ranch life but my best friend and her family have a very large farm in South Dakota, I know the time, commitment and hard work that it takes to keep it running. The history of Oklahoma would not be complete without mention of their accomplishments. After Fred died in 1913, Jack Drummond and an older brother, Cecil, formed a cattle partnership called the Drummond Cattle Co. During the next 50 years, it grew to more than 200,000 acres and embraced three generations . I know that through all of that she was not afraid. 
And others are going to cheer it on," said Brandy Lemon, a member of the Osage Nation Congressworking as a liaison on the film. Sorry, Im just negative some days about PW. How did this uneducated drifter from Texas who lived in a tent in Fairfax, Oklahoma, gain all these assets in such a short time? Although they happened a century ago, Grann said he stills considers the slayings "living history.". Another Osage, Henry Roan, was shot in the back of the head. "[1] Some Osage used their royalties to send their children to private schools; others bought fancy cars, clothes and jewelry, and traveled in Europe; and newspapers across the country covered their activities. It was Dec.26, 1926, when Gene, the hard-driving son of Erd Mullendore, married Kathleen Boren. We have many small dairies and farms around here that also arent doing well, but the discernment my grandpa did have was to put away when times were good. The current site manager of the White Hair Memorial, an Oklahoma Historical Society site that serves as a repository for Osage maps, documents and textiles, Brumley said the history of the 1920s murders gets complicated, especially since so many of the killers and victims were linked by marital, family or community ties. Im so surprised to hear such negative things said about a successful ranching family. Ernest said that he had used a person named Henry Grammer as a go-between to hire a professional criminal named Asa "Ace" Kirby to perform the killings. Gaston, a frail 75-year-old illiterate farmer who used a walking stick to get around, eventually confessed to the crime. 
Our musings & Our emoos, STORIES FROM THE PEANUT BUTTER CAFE & ROADHOUSE, This and That at The Peanut Butter Cafe & Roadhouse, Depilling an excuse for sitting and watching documentaries. Two of the biggest joys in her life were her two little brothers, Joey and Sammy. Vaughan's body was later found with his skull crushed beside the railroad tracks near Pershing, about five miles south of Pawhuska. Dont take my word for it. But others were concerned about the Pendleton blanket draped around Mollie's shoulders. Turn away from the screen and see for yourself. And we're going to see some truth now. Hale, his nephews, and one of the ranch hands they hired were charged with the murder of Mollie Kyle's family. Shes a spoiled woman obssessed with money who went after her husband because hes rich and she wanted to be rich too. [3] The law firm representing the Osage said it was the largest trust settlement with one tribe in U.S. Tastespotting.com was giving away a kitchenaid stand mixer and all you had to do was comment (please note @NOW i know, commemts had to follow their guidelines). "But you can't please all the people all the time. I have wondered if it is part of an effort for the business to diversify. The real question here is how did the Drummonds obtain so many headrights and how did they obtain all that Indian land, thousands of acres more than any Osage currently owns? The coroner ruled the cause of death was "suspicious," but did not rule that it was murder. Fearing for his life, Pyle and his wife fled to Arizona, where he again served as an officer of the law. The Drummond Brothers are the 76th largest landowners in the US, according to the Land Report. When things were gloomy and seemed hopeless, just one smile and a hug was all I needed to go on. It was Dec. 26, 1926, when Gene, the hard-driving son of Erd Mullendore, married Kathleen Boren. The U.S. government continued to manage the leases and royalties from oil-producing lands, and the tribe became concerned about these assets. A Food Network star, Drummond has been lensing her show "The Pioneer Woman" on her family's Pawhuska ranch since 2011, spinning off a series of businesses that bringdroves of tourists to town. Since the last picture show to depict the Reign of Terror was the 1959 Jimmy Stewart vehicle "The FBI Story," which played loose with the facts and crammed the Osagehistory between tales of gangsters and spies, Billie Ponca said she is pleased to see a major movie putting such care into sharing her tribe's story. The Osage people were exploited to a grand degree to an extent that eventually called for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the Osage Indian murders that took place between 1921 and 1923. I watch because it is entertaining, I also would love to live a life like that. I was allowed to go to the edge of disaster and brought back to live my life. But now they're coming here for this (movie), too," Shackelford said. In 2017, the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000 ha) according to The Land Report magazine. "[6] People across the U.S. read about the Osage, called "the richest nation, clan or social group of any race on earth, including the whites, man for man. "[5] Most murders of the Osage during the early 1920s went unsolved. After being questioned again, Gustave and his brother Clovis admitted that their father, Gaston, killed the Drummonds. Wow! There are also a lot more resources available. And I think it's going to be good," said Shackelford, who is Osage. So much for free speech. The Osage murders were actually a widespread conspiracy by Anglo guardians to kill Osages for their headrights. ", "Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese to Reteam on 'Killers of the Flower Moon', "Largely Forgotten Osage Murders Reveal A Conspiracy Against Wealthy Native Americans: Interview with David Grann", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Osage_Indian_murders&oldid=1146104188, Anti-indigenous racism in the United States, History of the petroleum industry in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "The Osage Indian Murders", a dramatization of the case first broadcast on August 3, 1935, was the third episode of the. They too have hired hands but they ALL work pretty much 24/7/365. Virginia had the highest population of Drummond families in 1840. It was there in that boxcar that I felt like that. WebThe Osage Indian murders were a series of murders of Osage Native Americans in Osage County, Oklahoma, during the 1910s1930s; newspapers described the increasing number of unsolved murders as the Reign of Terror, lasting from 1921 to 1926. The prisoners were sent to camp in boxcars. With $3,000 from his mother, he first went to Texas where he purchased a herd of cattle, but a drought wiped out most of his herd and his money. This is interesting. These stories include Bill Hale who was otherwise known as the king of the Osage Hills back in the 1920s,and a profile of the Mullendore family, the ranching empire they built and the tragic murder which remained the most famous unsolved mystery in the southwest for over four decades. Being nice, or not nice is not determined by economic boundaries! Mollie and Ernest Burkhart inherited all of the headrights from her family. As you seem to pretend to know so much about the Drummonds, there are many other people the Osage sold the headrights to as well. The Peanut Butter Cafe & Roadhouse is a real place - each person just perceives it a bit different from another. Her infectious laugh and rambunctious spirit made her the center of attention where ever she happened to be. I really cant picture her in CA, but I am pretty sure there they are styled for the show in Country clothes. Calling it "a time in American history that should not be forgotten," Scorsese is adapting David Grann's 2017 best-seller Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI." [3][4] This was after a major class-action suit had been filed against the departments of Interior and Treasury in 1996 by Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) on behalf of other Native Americans, for similar reasons. let me tell you something Mr. Indianwhoknows. WebThe Drummond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. This was the most strsightforward way for the greedy whites to get hands on Osage oil money. She seems very down to earth and very friendly and has made a name for herself on her own. FRIDAY: THE LEANING COW . WebThe Osage Indian murders were a series of murders of Osage Native Americans in Osage County, Oklahoma, during the 1910s1930s; newspapers described the increasing number of unsolved murders as the Reign of Terror, lasting from 1921 to 1926. Ree is use to the life. The Osage murders were actually a widespread conspiracy by Anglo guardians to kill Osages for their headrights. It was fun, still has a ton of great memories along with a lot of sadness. His father, Fred, was a prosperous trader for the Osage tribe. $1,491,644 in subsidies from 1995-2010. The director seemed touched by the food and gifts he received at the pre-COVID-19 gathering, she said. January 12, 2014. The killings became known as the "Reign of Terror" and led to an investigation by the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (the precursor to the FBI). [19] Ernest Burkhart's attempt to kill his wife failed. On the way, Americans fliers, unaware of the cargo, strafed the train. My family has owned a small farm in the San Joaquin Valley of California, and one thing my grandpa always said is that farming is a big gamble and hopefully you have the smarts and intuition and discernment to get you through it. Pyle presented his evidence of murder and conspiracy and requested an investigation. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, Osage Nation#Natural resources and headrights, MARGO JEFFERSON, "BOOKS OF THE TIMES; Digging Up a Tale of Terror Among the Osages", "A Historic Settlement with the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma". Maybe so, then maybe young Lt. Randolph was just discovering a side of himself he did not know existed. These stories include Bill Hale who was otherwise known as the king of the Osage Hills back in the 1920s and who will play a big role in long-awaited "Killers of the Flower Moon" adaptation. I felt sorry for her. These are really good people who are successful because they work hard and have for several generations. WebThe barony of Drummond was probably identical with the parish of Drymen, of which name it is but a variant, the final d being excrescent. Shes not even a city girl. After talking with Bill Randolph, I think I can almost remember it. [12], In the early 1990s, journalist Dennis McAuliffe of The Washington Post investigated the suspicious death of his grandmother, Sybil Beekman Bolton, an Osage with headrights who died in 1925 at age 21. Its very simple to find out any matter on net as compared to Quite frustrating as a way of life, as well as the mainstay of our food production is being lost. the dates on this blog seem a bit old, not sure if anyone is still reading, but a fact that may help many put their minds at ease about how the drummond way of life can always be carefree its because the drummond family receives money every quarter for the 23 headrights they own this past quarter of 2010, the Osages wrote the drummonds a check for $237,000.00 now you know how life can be easy when the money is coming from a source which does not rightfully belong to the family. The United States Congress changed the law to prohibit non-Osage from inheriting headrights from Osage with half or more Native American ancestry. history.[4]. I'm sure there might be a little bit of Hollywood in it. It was a terrible 8 day march. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Another Osage, Henry Roan, was shot in the back of the head. In 1840 there were 52 Drummond families living in Virginia. Problem solved. Two years later with a $2 million advance on his inheritance, he purchased Kathleens fathers ranch in northeast Osage County, beginning what would eventually become the 400,000-acre Cross Bell Ranch. I think because of that Im more tolerantthat I know something I didnt know before. *sigh*). Fred insisted that his children receive a college education and instilled in them his code of honor, setting them on a path to success in their own right. She enjoyed having Mom fix her hair so it was fancy and just right. Welcome back. Thats the good old fashioned American entrepreneurial spirit! They took advantage of a Osage widow (Henry Pratt Jr is my grandfather) and their seven children. But, no one person can take the credit for caring for this wonderful young woman. Ted Turner is number one sort of Turner Classic Ranches. Similarly, u have every right to ur opinion but once u put it on her turf, your right has ended and hers began. Income from the store allowed him to invest in several banks, and eventually Fred even became president of Farmers State Bank. Construction projects arescattered across the county for Scorsese's big-budget epic, Apple Studios recently released through the Osage Newsa first-look image from "Killers of the Flower Moon". His doubts arose from a variety of conflicting evidence. Go read other POPULAR blogs! She grew of living a Country Club life style. [16][g] Bigheart died at the hospital that same morning. Some of the murders were committed for the purposes of taking over land and wealth of Osage members, whose land was producing valuable oil and who each had headrights that earned lucrative annual royalties. The principal family of the name are believed to be descended from Maurice, a Hungariao nobleman, who accompanied Edgar Atheling and his sister Margaret to Scotland, where she married Series of murders of Osage Indians in Osage County, Oklahoma. In 1923 alone "the tribe took in more than thirty million dollars, the equivalent today of more than four hundred million dollars. Vaughan's body was so badly disfigured that the coroner could not be certain whether the man had fallen off the train or else been beaten first and then pushed off. If you dont like them, find yourself a different website. Drummond was born in 1896 on Osage tribal land. Jody was born at sunrise on a bright, sunny, cold, snowy Groundhogs Day and from Day One she was a gift to everyone around her. God bless.. Wow ! In his investigation, McAuliffe found that the BOI believed that the murders of several Osage women "had been committed or ordered by their husbands. The killings became known as the "Reign of Terror" and led to an investigation by the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (the precursor to the FBI). When I first came upon her blog, I was interested in seeing the land and the cattle and learning about the operation. No. If you had an ounce of sense youd know about the fraud, swindles and outright lies and manipulation that took place with regard to Osage headrights in the early 1900s. As the years went by and the boys grew up into strong and healthy, Jodys health slowly and steadily declined. It was Dec. 26, 1926, when Gene, the hard-driving son of Erd Mullendore, married Kathleen Boren. They make millions of dollars for keeping wild mustangs. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity) no matter what, so I'm excited for myself and for my family. The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. "That brings people here. Nope, not by a long shot but believe me it was just as involved. The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. Although the local coroner did not have the equipment to perform a toxicology exam, poison was suspected. Hopefully you can tell from this brief summary why this tragic story needs to be told. The most Drummond families were found in USA in 1880. "Persons deriving their designation from the lands of Drummond are frequent witnesses in the early charters of the earls of Levenax; and the family appear to have held various lands in the earldom, as well as offices in the Good luck to u all. The record needs to be set straight regarding the Drummond headrights. This week Im bringing you another story about a family that now has many members, but back in 1887 there was only one in Pawhuska and his name was Fred Drummond. In addition to respecting the Oscar winner's storytelling prowess, several members of the Osage Nation said they appreciate his efforts toensure the film authentically portrays their tribe. When you did think it was about food; no romance, all you thought about was food. The stove that we put wood in for heat - not the cooking kind - might take them aback, but it's a pretty fine thing on a cool morning come dawn or a cold winter day. Yes, I dont know what PWs motivation is in producing her ever growing website not to mention her extended familys continuous compliance. He was born on 18 May 1869 in Knox County, Kentucky; died on 29 June 1923 in Oklahoma; and was buried in Pawhuska Cemetery in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma. That's why I'm such a giant proponent that this history be told,"said Daniels, a Fairfax resident. While Gene acquired several properties on his own, by all accounts the real land buying started in the 1950s when E.C. Because of the large number of leads and the perception that the police were corrupt, White decided he would be the public face of the investigation while most of the agents would work undercover. He also alerted one of the FBI agents. To say the Osage sold their headrights to the Drummonds is glossing over a very distasteful part of Oklahoma history. [17] Over a month later, on March 10, 1923, a bomb destroyed the Fairfax residence of Anna's sister Rita Smith, killing Rita and her servant, Nettie Brookshire. Brandy Lemon, a member of the Osage Nation Congressworking as a liaison on the film. A few months ago, West Chester resident Bill Randolph sat not more than three feet from me and spoke of his experience 48 years ago in Germany. Jody will always be my hero. Many times we were sure the end was near and then she would open those sparkling blue eyes and stretch just like nothing had happened at all. The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. On May 27, 1921, local hunters discovered the decomposing body of 36-year-old Anna Brown in a remote ravine of Osage County. The mayor kept Hale informed about any investigations into his activities and also set up wealthy Indian women as targets for him, which usually resulted in their death. Granted, she should not portray her brother Mike as such a stuttering poor guy. I get tired of the talk about lactating amongst other things. Even here in Indiana, land that used to encompass several homesteads is becoming one big field after another. "I'm such a promoter of the book by David Grann and of the movie. This was a living hell, Lt. Randolph states so matter-of-factly that there is no room for doubt. The link will allow you to enlarge the pages; I have no idea what the screen shots will do. In 2017, the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000 ha) according to The Land Report magazine. WebThe Drummond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. I dont know a thing about ranching or headrights, how PW get their $ (which quite frankly in none of anyones business) or any of that stuff but I do know this: it PWs blog and she has the right & should approve and supervise comments on her posts. One time Dad was headed out the door to go to work and she pointed her finger and said, No. Investigators soon discovered that Mollie was already being poisoned.[13]. [5][7], At that time, eight lawyers were working in Pawhuska, the Osage County seat, which had 8,000 residents; the number of lawyers was said to be as great as Oklahoma City, which had 140,000 residents. And that business, by they way, certainly is portrayed as a fairy tale place. [1] In 1995, the writer Robert Allen Warrior wrote about walking through an Osage cemetery and seeing "the inordinate number of young people who died during that time. Investigation by law enforcement, including the Bureau of Investigation (BOI; the preceding agency to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI) also revealed extensive corruption among local officials involved in the Osage guardian program. "[7], In 1925, Osage tribal elders, with the help of local law officer James Monroe Pyle, sought assistance from the BOI when local and state officials could not solve the rising number of murders. Jodys favorite place was to be perched on the lap of Mom or Dad or playing with her toys spread out all over the floor. "'Reign of Terror Kills Osage Family". The priest told her not to touch liquor under any circumstances. This always struck me as odd. And when they took that picture, I wouldnt let myself think about it.. Between 1920 and 1925, there were more than 60 mysterious or unsolved murders in Osage County, all connected with wealthy Osage citizens who had shares of valuable mineral lease royalties. @AmeliaJake, @Pottermom & @indianwhoknows a little Oprah watching is in order. The point about the Osage headrights is absolutely correct 85 attorneys lived in a town of 5,000 primarily for the purpose of taking advantage of the osage people and the Drummand law firm was one of them. I can't imagine it not being told in the right way. I love her and will treasure the time we had together. You spent most of the time not thinking about anything. "This is one of the worst racial injustices and criminal conspiracies in American history. I dont know the family personally but it seems they work hard for what they have. I dont look at her blogs but love her show! That shows a special kind of love and a special kind of family. His film will chronicle the slayings of Osage Nation citizens in 1920s Oklahoma, after an oil boom made them the richest people per capita in the world. I think by now the Pioneer Woman has been thoroughly exposed as a fraud and a narcissist so all this is old news. "If you don't know your history, it can be repeated.". The past was in the air that day we talked; and I breathed it in. And some people are not going to like it," he said. And I thought of all the small ranches that have been vanishing. "And I don't know that you get any better than Martin Scorsese.". "A look at the Osage Indian murders", Ewen, Alexander and Jeffrey Wollock. In 1840 there were 52 Drummond families living in Virginia. Farris, David. NewsOK. Shes a cold calculated money greedy person. WebLocated south of Hominy and west of Pawhuska, the ranches totaled twenty-five thousand acres at the time of his death in 1958. the drummonds enjoy a ranching way of life for fun the money they get for running wild horses for the government is enough to support their life style alone without even adding the ill-gotten Osage headright money. She does make easy recipes that people eat everyday, no fancy ingredients. WebDrummond Hill near Kenmore, Pertshire, and Drummond Castle, seat of the Earl of Ancaster, south west of Crieff, locate the family in Perthshire. "Three hundred of us from Gray Horse lined up in a big community building and he shook all of our hands.". [1] Along with tens of thousands of oil workers, the oil boom attracted many white opportunists to Osage County; as the writer Robert Allen Warrior characterizes them, some were entrepreneurial, while others were criminal, seeking to separate the Osage from their wealth by murder if necessary. I thoroughly enjoy Ree and her telecasts. Crystal clear now. I remember that moment frozen in time it was as if the entire world stopped. [13][b] Along with his admission, Morrison implicated Hale's nephew and Brown's ex-boyfriend, Bryan Burkhart,[14] in her murder. The army took pictures of all the airmen to distribute to the French Underground so they could recognize us. Welcome back. If anyone needs a history lesson of the Osage, there happens to be a huge movie being made right now around Osage County.
And others are going to cheer it on," said Brandy Lemon, a member of the Osage Nation Congressworking as a liaison on the film. Sorry, Im just negative some days about PW. How did this uneducated drifter from Texas who lived in a tent in Fairfax, Oklahoma, gain all these assets in such a short time? Although they happened a century ago, Grann said he stills considers the slayings "living history.". Another Osage, Henry Roan, was shot in the back of the head. "[1] Some Osage used their royalties to send their children to private schools; others bought fancy cars, clothes and jewelry, and traveled in Europe; and newspapers across the country covered their activities. It was Dec.26, 1926, when Gene, the hard-driving son of Erd Mullendore, married Kathleen Boren. We have many small dairies and farms around here that also arent doing well, but the discernment my grandpa did have was to put away when times were good. The current site manager of the White Hair Memorial, an Oklahoma Historical Society site that serves as a repository for Osage maps, documents and textiles, Brumley said the history of the 1920s murders gets complicated, especially since so many of the killers and victims were linked by marital, family or community ties. Im so surprised to hear such negative things said about a successful ranching family. Ernest said that he had used a person named Henry Grammer as a go-between to hire a professional criminal named Asa "Ace" Kirby to perform the killings. Gaston, a frail 75-year-old illiterate farmer who used a walking stick to get around, eventually confessed to the crime. Our musings & Our emoos, STORIES FROM THE PEANUT BUTTER CAFE & ROADHOUSE, This and That at The Peanut Butter Cafe & Roadhouse, Depilling an excuse for sitting and watching documentaries. Two of the biggest joys in her life were her two little brothers, Joey and Sammy. Vaughan's body was later found with his skull crushed beside the railroad tracks near Pershing, about five miles south of Pawhuska. Dont take my word for it. But others were concerned about the Pendleton blanket draped around Mollie's shoulders. Turn away from the screen and see for yourself. And we're going to see some truth now. Hale, his nephews, and one of the ranch hands they hired were charged with the murder of Mollie Kyle's family. Shes a spoiled woman obssessed with money who went after her husband because hes rich and she wanted to be rich too. [3] The law firm representing the Osage said it was the largest trust settlement with one tribe in U.S. Tastespotting.com was giving away a kitchenaid stand mixer and all you had to do was comment (please note @NOW i know, commemts had to follow their guidelines). "But you can't please all the people all the time. I have wondered if it is part of an effort for the business to diversify. The real question here is how did the Drummonds obtain so many headrights and how did they obtain all that Indian land, thousands of acres more than any Osage currently owns? The coroner ruled the cause of death was "suspicious," but did not rule that it was murder. Fearing for his life, Pyle and his wife fled to Arizona, where he again served as an officer of the law. The Drummond Brothers are the 76th largest landowners in the US, according to the Land Report. When things were gloomy and seemed hopeless, just one smile and a hug was all I needed to go on. It was Dec. 26, 1926, when Gene, the hard-driving son of Erd Mullendore, married Kathleen Boren. The U.S. government continued to manage the leases and royalties from oil-producing lands, and the tribe became concerned about these assets. A Food Network star, Drummond has been lensing her show "The Pioneer Woman" on her family's Pawhuska ranch since 2011, spinning off a series of businesses that bringdroves of tourists to town. Since the last picture show to depict the Reign of Terror was the 1959 Jimmy Stewart vehicle "The FBI Story," which played loose with the facts and crammed the Osagehistory between tales of gangsters and spies, Billie Ponca said she is pleased to see a major movie putting such care into sharing her tribe's story. The Osage people were exploited to a grand degree to an extent that eventually called for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the Osage Indian murders that took place between 1921 and 1923. I watch because it is entertaining, I also would love to live a life like that. I was allowed to go to the edge of disaster and brought back to live my life. But now they're coming here for this (movie), too," Shackelford said. In 2017, the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000 ha) according to The Land Report magazine. "[6] People across the U.S. read about the Osage, called "the richest nation, clan or social group of any race on earth, including the whites, man for man. "[5] Most murders of the Osage during the early 1920s went unsolved. After being questioned again, Gustave and his brother Clovis admitted that their father, Gaston, killed the Drummonds. Wow! There are also a lot more resources available. And I think it's going to be good," said Shackelford, who is Osage. So much for free speech. The Osage murders were actually a widespread conspiracy by Anglo guardians to kill Osages for their headrights. ", "Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese to Reteam on 'Killers of the Flower Moon', "Largely Forgotten Osage Murders Reveal A Conspiracy Against Wealthy Native Americans: Interview with David Grann", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Osage_Indian_murders&oldid=1146104188, Anti-indigenous racism in the United States, History of the petroleum industry in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "The Osage Indian Murders", a dramatization of the case first broadcast on August 3, 1935, was the third episode of the. They too have hired hands but they ALL work pretty much 24/7/365. Virginia had the highest population of Drummond families in 1840. It was there in that boxcar that I felt like that. WebThe Osage Indian murders were a series of murders of Osage Native Americans in Osage County, Oklahoma, during the 1910s1930s; newspapers described the increasing number of unsolved murders as the Reign of Terror, lasting from 1921 to 1926. The prisoners were sent to camp in boxcars. With $3,000 from his mother, he first went to Texas where he purchased a herd of cattle, but a drought wiped out most of his herd and his money. This is interesting. These stories include Bill Hale who was otherwise known as the king of the Osage Hills back in the 1920s,and a profile of the Mullendore family, the ranching empire they built and the tragic murder which remained the most famous unsolved mystery in the southwest for over four decades. Being nice, or not nice is not determined by economic boundaries! Mollie and Ernest Burkhart inherited all of the headrights from her family. As you seem to pretend to know so much about the Drummonds, there are many other people the Osage sold the headrights to as well. The Peanut Butter Cafe & Roadhouse is a real place - each person just perceives it a bit different from another. Her infectious laugh and rambunctious spirit made her the center of attention where ever she happened to be. I really cant picture her in CA, but I am pretty sure there they are styled for the show in Country clothes. Calling it "a time in American history that should not be forgotten," Scorsese is adapting David Grann's 2017 best-seller Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI." [3][4] This was after a major class-action suit had been filed against the departments of Interior and Treasury in 1996 by Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) on behalf of other Native Americans, for similar reasons. let me tell you something Mr. Indianwhoknows. WebThe Drummond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. This was the most strsightforward way for the greedy whites to get hands on Osage oil money. She seems very down to earth and very friendly and has made a name for herself on her own. FRIDAY: THE LEANING COW . WebThe Osage Indian murders were a series of murders of Osage Native Americans in Osage County, Oklahoma, during the 1910s1930s; newspapers described the increasing number of unsolved murders as the Reign of Terror, lasting from 1921 to 1926. Ree is use to the life. The Osage murders were actually a widespread conspiracy by Anglo guardians to kill Osages for their headrights. It was fun, still has a ton of great memories along with a lot of sadness. His father, Fred, was a prosperous trader for the Osage tribe. $1,491,644 in subsidies from 1995-2010. The director seemed touched by the food and gifts he received at the pre-COVID-19 gathering, she said. January 12, 2014. The killings became known as the "Reign of Terror" and led to an investigation by the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (the precursor to the FBI). [19] Ernest Burkhart's attempt to kill his wife failed. On the way, Americans fliers, unaware of the cargo, strafed the train. My family has owned a small farm in the San Joaquin Valley of California, and one thing my grandpa always said is that farming is a big gamble and hopefully you have the smarts and intuition and discernment to get you through it. Pyle presented his evidence of murder and conspiracy and requested an investigation. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, Osage Nation#Natural resources and headrights, MARGO JEFFERSON, "BOOKS OF THE TIMES; Digging Up a Tale of Terror Among the Osages", "A Historic Settlement with the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma". Maybe so, then maybe young Lt. Randolph was just discovering a side of himself he did not know existed. These stories include Bill Hale who was otherwise known as the king of the Osage Hills back in the 1920s and who will play a big role in long-awaited "Killers of the Flower Moon" adaptation. I felt sorry for her. These are really good people who are successful because they work hard and have for several generations. WebThe barony of Drummond was probably identical with the parish of Drymen, of which name it is but a variant, the final d being excrescent. Shes not even a city girl. After talking with Bill Randolph, I think I can almost remember it. [12], In the early 1990s, journalist Dennis McAuliffe of The Washington Post investigated the suspicious death of his grandmother, Sybil Beekman Bolton, an Osage with headrights who died in 1925 at age 21. Its very simple to find out any matter on net as compared to Quite frustrating as a way of life, as well as the mainstay of our food production is being lost. the dates on this blog seem a bit old, not sure if anyone is still reading, but a fact that may help many put their minds at ease about how the drummond way of life can always be carefree its because the drummond family receives money every quarter for the 23 headrights they own this past quarter of 2010, the Osages wrote the drummonds a check for $237,000.00 now you know how life can be easy when the money is coming from a source which does not rightfully belong to the family. The United States Congress changed the law to prohibit non-Osage from inheriting headrights from Osage with half or more Native American ancestry. history.[4]. I'm sure there might be a little bit of Hollywood in it. It was a terrible 8 day march. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Another Osage, Henry Roan, was shot in the back of the head. In 1840 there were 52 Drummond families living in Virginia. Problem solved. Two years later with a $2 million advance on his inheritance, he purchased Kathleens fathers ranch in northeast Osage County, beginning what would eventually become the 400,000-acre Cross Bell Ranch. I think because of that Im more tolerantthat I know something I didnt know before. *sigh*). Fred insisted that his children receive a college education and instilled in them his code of honor, setting them on a path to success in their own right. She enjoyed having Mom fix her hair so it was fancy and just right. Welcome back. Thats the good old fashioned American entrepreneurial spirit! They took advantage of a Osage widow (Henry Pratt Jr is my grandfather) and their seven children. But, no one person can take the credit for caring for this wonderful young woman. Ted Turner is number one sort of Turner Classic Ranches. Similarly, u have every right to ur opinion but once u put it on her turf, your right has ended and hers began. Income from the store allowed him to invest in several banks, and eventually Fred even became president of Farmers State Bank. Construction projects arescattered across the county for Scorsese's big-budget epic, Apple Studios recently released through the Osage Newsa first-look image from "Killers of the Flower Moon". His doubts arose from a variety of conflicting evidence. Go read other POPULAR blogs! She grew of living a Country Club life style. [16][g] Bigheart died at the hospital that same morning. Some of the murders were committed for the purposes of taking over land and wealth of Osage members, whose land was producing valuable oil and who each had headrights that earned lucrative annual royalties. The principal family of the name are believed to be descended from Maurice, a Hungariao nobleman, who accompanied Edgar Atheling and his sister Margaret to Scotland, where she married Series of murders of Osage Indians in Osage County, Oklahoma. In 1923 alone "the tribe took in more than thirty million dollars, the equivalent today of more than four hundred million dollars. Vaughan's body was so badly disfigured that the coroner could not be certain whether the man had fallen off the train or else been beaten first and then pushed off. If you dont like them, find yourself a different website. Drummond was born in 1896 on Osage tribal land. Jody was born at sunrise on a bright, sunny, cold, snowy Groundhogs Day and from Day One she was a gift to everyone around her. God bless.. Wow ! In his investigation, McAuliffe found that the BOI believed that the murders of several Osage women "had been committed or ordered by their husbands. The killings became known as the "Reign of Terror" and led to an investigation by the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (the precursor to the FBI). When I first came upon her blog, I was interested in seeing the land and the cattle and learning about the operation. No. If you had an ounce of sense youd know about the fraud, swindles and outright lies and manipulation that took place with regard to Osage headrights in the early 1900s. As the years went by and the boys grew up into strong and healthy, Jodys health slowly and steadily declined. It was Dec. 26, 1926, when Gene, the hard-driving son of Erd Mullendore, married Kathleen Boren. They make millions of dollars for keeping wild mustangs. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity) no matter what, so I'm excited for myself and for my family. The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. "That brings people here. Nope, not by a long shot but believe me it was just as involved. The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. Although the local coroner did not have the equipment to perform a toxicology exam, poison was suspected. Hopefully you can tell from this brief summary why this tragic story needs to be told. The most Drummond families were found in USA in 1880. "Persons deriving their designation from the lands of Drummond are frequent witnesses in the early charters of the earls of Levenax; and the family appear to have held various lands in the earldom, as well as offices in the Good luck to u all. The record needs to be set straight regarding the Drummond headrights. This week Im bringing you another story about a family that now has many members, but back in 1887 there was only one in Pawhuska and his name was Fred Drummond. In addition to respecting the Oscar winner's storytelling prowess, several members of the Osage Nation said they appreciate his efforts toensure the film authentically portrays their tribe. When you did think it was about food; no romance, all you thought about was food. The stove that we put wood in for heat - not the cooking kind - might take them aback, but it's a pretty fine thing on a cool morning come dawn or a cold winter day. Yes, I dont know what PWs motivation is in producing her ever growing website not to mention her extended familys continuous compliance. He was born on 18 May 1869 in Knox County, Kentucky; died on 29 June 1923 in Oklahoma; and was buried in Pawhuska Cemetery in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma. That's why I'm such a giant proponent that this history be told,"said Daniels, a Fairfax resident. While Gene acquired several properties on his own, by all accounts the real land buying started in the 1950s when E.C. Because of the large number of leads and the perception that the police were corrupt, White decided he would be the public face of the investigation while most of the agents would work undercover. He also alerted one of the FBI agents. To say the Osage sold their headrights to the Drummonds is glossing over a very distasteful part of Oklahoma history. [17] Over a month later, on March 10, 1923, a bomb destroyed the Fairfax residence of Anna's sister Rita Smith, killing Rita and her servant, Nettie Brookshire. Brandy Lemon, a member of the Osage Nation Congressworking as a liaison on the film. A few months ago, West Chester resident Bill Randolph sat not more than three feet from me and spoke of his experience 48 years ago in Germany. Jody will always be my hero. Many times we were sure the end was near and then she would open those sparkling blue eyes and stretch just like nothing had happened at all. The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. On May 27, 1921, local hunters discovered the decomposing body of 36-year-old Anna Brown in a remote ravine of Osage County. The mayor kept Hale informed about any investigations into his activities and also set up wealthy Indian women as targets for him, which usually resulted in their death. Granted, she should not portray her brother Mike as such a stuttering poor guy. I get tired of the talk about lactating amongst other things. Even here in Indiana, land that used to encompass several homesteads is becoming one big field after another. "I'm such a promoter of the book by David Grann and of the movie. This was a living hell, Lt. Randolph states so matter-of-factly that there is no room for doubt. The link will allow you to enlarge the pages; I have no idea what the screen shots will do. In 2017, the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000 ha) according to The Land Report magazine. WebThe Drummond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. I dont know a thing about ranching or headrights, how PW get their $ (which quite frankly in none of anyones business) or any of that stuff but I do know this: it PWs blog and she has the right & should approve and supervise comments on her posts. One time Dad was headed out the door to go to work and she pointed her finger and said, No. Investigators soon discovered that Mollie was already being poisoned.[13]. [5][7], At that time, eight lawyers were working in Pawhuska, the Osage County seat, which had 8,000 residents; the number of lawyers was said to be as great as Oklahoma City, which had 140,000 residents. And that business, by they way, certainly is portrayed as a fairy tale place. [1] In 1995, the writer Robert Allen Warrior wrote about walking through an Osage cemetery and seeing "the inordinate number of young people who died during that time. Investigation by law enforcement, including the Bureau of Investigation (BOI; the preceding agency to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI) also revealed extensive corruption among local officials involved in the Osage guardian program. "[7], In 1925, Osage tribal elders, with the help of local law officer James Monroe Pyle, sought assistance from the BOI when local and state officials could not solve the rising number of murders. Jodys favorite place was to be perched on the lap of Mom or Dad or playing with her toys spread out all over the floor. "'Reign of Terror Kills Osage Family". The priest told her not to touch liquor under any circumstances. This always struck me as odd. And when they took that picture, I wouldnt let myself think about it.. Between 1920 and 1925, there were more than 60 mysterious or unsolved murders in Osage County, all connected with wealthy Osage citizens who had shares of valuable mineral lease royalties. @AmeliaJake, @Pottermom & @indianwhoknows a little Oprah watching is in order. The point about the Osage headrights is absolutely correct 85 attorneys lived in a town of 5,000 primarily for the purpose of taking advantage of the osage people and the Drummand law firm was one of them. I can't imagine it not being told in the right way. I love her and will treasure the time we had together. You spent most of the time not thinking about anything. "This is one of the worst racial injustices and criminal conspiracies in American history. I dont know the family personally but it seems they work hard for what they have. I dont look at her blogs but love her show! That shows a special kind of love and a special kind of family. His film will chronicle the slayings of Osage Nation citizens in 1920s Oklahoma, after an oil boom made them the richest people per capita in the world. I think by now the Pioneer Woman has been thoroughly exposed as a fraud and a narcissist so all this is old news. "If you don't know your history, it can be repeated.". The past was in the air that day we talked; and I breathed it in. And some people are not going to like it," he said. And I thought of all the small ranches that have been vanishing. "And I don't know that you get any better than Martin Scorsese.". "A look at the Osage Indian murders", Ewen, Alexander and Jeffrey Wollock. In 1840 there were 52 Drummond families living in Virginia. Farris, David. NewsOK. Shes a cold calculated money greedy person. WebLocated south of Hominy and west of Pawhuska, the ranches totaled twenty-five thousand acres at the time of his death in 1958. the drummonds enjoy a ranching way of life for fun the money they get for running wild horses for the government is enough to support their life style alone without even adding the ill-gotten Osage headright money. She does make easy recipes that people eat everyday, no fancy ingredients. WebDrummond Hill near Kenmore, Pertshire, and Drummond Castle, seat of the Earl of Ancaster, south west of Crieff, locate the family in Perthshire. "Three hundred of us from Gray Horse lined up in a big community building and he shook all of our hands.". [1] Along with tens of thousands of oil workers, the oil boom attracted many white opportunists to Osage County; as the writer Robert Allen Warrior characterizes them, some were entrepreneurial, while others were criminal, seeking to separate the Osage from their wealth by murder if necessary. I thoroughly enjoy Ree and her telecasts. Crystal clear now. I remember that moment frozen in time it was as if the entire world stopped. [13][b] Along with his admission, Morrison implicated Hale's nephew and Brown's ex-boyfriend, Bryan Burkhart,[14] in her murder. The army took pictures of all the airmen to distribute to the French Underground so they could recognize us. Welcome back. If anyone needs a history lesson of the Osage, there happens to be a huge movie being made right now around Osage County.