There were many other creative methods, most notably murder. This Scottish-born boy came to America at the age of 16 after his father died. community. I will never watch her show again after hearing she has received millions of taxpayers (MY) money for the past 15 years. Somehow he passed on to me a piece of experience..Now when I think of General Patton, I no longer see George C. Scott in front of a flag; I think of a man with kind eyes telling hungry, worn out soldiers that he was proud of them. Once she was in the hospital with her usual bout of pneumonia and lapsed into a coma; this went on for 8 days. Joseph B. Thoburn, A Standard History of Oklahoma, Vol. For a vast swath of prairie dotted with small towns, rural hamlets and large ranches, Osage County is experienced at dealing with Hollywood. 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. I never once thought Id be shot down over enemy territory. and one fellow brought a rutabaga. 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. "It's definitely something that is delicate. I love her and will treasure the time we had together. [2] Fred and Addie had six children including three sons, Roy Cecil Drummond, Frederick Gentner Drummond, and Alfred Alexander "Jack" Drummond. One day in 2012, when . [11], In 2017 the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000ha) according to The Land Report magazine. After numerous doctor, hospital, and specialist visits, we were given the news of her illness. Many of his customers were Osage Indians, and Fred learned their language, earning their trust and loyalty. [1] Frederick would marry his wife, Addie Gentner of Coffeyville, Kansas on July 6, 1890. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity) no matter what, so I'm excited for myself and for my family. 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. That shows a special kind of love and a special kind of family. recognized by the Land Report which ranked them as 17th of the 100 largest Some sixty or more wealthy, full-blood Osage Native Americans were reported killed from 1918 to 1931. It has been reported that the cost of the project could be 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. Thats the good old fashioned American entrepreneurial spirit! Then local whites began targeting the tribe. Frederick Drummond's education and banking experience equipped him well to operate the family ranch. Drummond graduated from the University of Southern California, and she had plans to go to law school in Chicago. That's why I'm such a giant proponent that this history be told,"said Daniels, a Fairfax resident. [10] The show brought tourism to Pawhuska, Oklahoma where sales tax revenue increased by 3050% after the opening of Ree Drummond's Mercantile store. I see that the THIS link no longer worked, so I scrounged around and found another; now I have decided to take screen shots. A crop from the 1924 panorama showing members of the Osage tribe alongside prominent local white businessmen and leaders. He determined that the best way to do his job was to go where the cattle barons congregated. 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. This year, for the first time, I realize I have a feeling for, rather than just a knowledge of, the shock of captivity and the relief of being freed. Although they happened a century ago, Grann said he stills considers the slayings "living history.". However, newer investigations indicate that other . This always struck me as odd. The record needs to be set straight regarding the Drummond headrights. [12] Two months later, Lizzie Q. Kyle was killed as well. children receive a college education and instilled them with his code of honor, If anyone needs a history lesson of the Osage, there happens to be a huge movie being made right now around Osage County. Jody always kept her head held high and never seemed to be afraid; she has truly been my inspiration on many occasions. Im so surprised to hear such negative things said about a successful ranching family. Apple Studios epic, which is believed to be the biggest movie production ever launched in Oklahoma. the tragic murder which remained the most famous unsolved mystery in the "He struck me and most of the people as a very sincere person who wants to get this right and do right by us. The Drummond Brothers are the 76th largest landowners in the US, according to the Land Report. 16192 Views. Shes a spoiled woman obssessed with money who went after her husband because hes rich and she wanted to be rich too. 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). The family is one of the largest land owning families in the state of Oklahoma and the United States. The Department of Interior continued to manage the trust lands and pay fees to Osage with headrights. Cheers to any blogger who can turn their blog into a book deal, get free stuff and have so-called contests to lure more readers while peddling wares for cuisinart. Recently Added. Over time Fred and Adeline had six children, and for 23 years all the research I have done indicates that Fred was a happy man, enjoying his family, expanding his business interests and developing a reputation as an extremely honorable man with absolute integrity.The Osage tribe went so far as to give him an Osage name, and he was equally trusted by the white settlers moving to the area. Frederick Gentner Drummond (1895-1958) graduated from Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State . 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. She seems very down to earth and very friendly and has made a name for herself on her own. . On social media,some Osage people were thrilled to seethe table set with traditional grape dumplings in beloved red Spode dishes. The memory of those minutes is clear in the Lt. Randolphs mind. born boy emigrated to America at the age of 16 after his father died. My thoughts would always be: How could you even think of turning your back on someone who needs you that much? [11] Two of his accomplices had died before the BOI investigation was completed. Today I noticed that on Labor Day, 2013 clicks had been recorded on this Pioneer Woman post. And that business, by they way, certainly is portrayed as a fairy tale place. The thing is, we had to worry about money constantly and its pretty obvious that the Drummonds do not have that worry. When you did think it was about food; no romance, all you thought about was food. The Pioneer Woman effect on Pawhuska, where she now operates five businesses, is undeniable. Dont believe me, get on Facebook. Leo and Marty are literally one block down the road filming this second. When I first came upon her blog, I was interested in seeing the land and the cattle and learning about the operation. [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. [17][h], In the case of the Smith murders, Ernest was soon convinced that even his wife's money and his uncle's political influence could not save him. An Osage man who is found murdered by gunshot in the middle of May of 1921, just days before Anna Brown 's body is discovered. But it did happen; and Bill Randolph survived that which he had feared most. But others were concerned about the Pendleton blanket draped around Mollie's shoulders. tribe went so far as to give him an three thousand dollars from his mother he first went to Texas where he Vaughan's body was later found with his skull crushed beside the railroad tracks near Pershing, about five miles south of Pawhuska. Construction projects arescattered across the county for Scorsese's big-budget epic, with workers laboring to craft replicas of the local train station, Catholic church and numerous businesses from the movie's era. But now they're coming here for this (movie), too," Shackelford said. [4] In 1908, Frederick Drummond became the first mayor of Hominy. Located on the Drummond ranch in Osage County, Oklahoma, the Lodge is where Ree Drummond films her hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman By Dave Quinn Updated on June 28, 2022 12:22 PM. [2][3], In 1903, the Drummonds moved to Hominy, Oklahoma where Frederick founded the Hominy Trading Company. They both had been shot, but the local law enforcers were largely amateurs not equipped to deal with serious crimes. February 14, 2022. People over the years have commented, I dont know how you do it. 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. John Ramsey confessed to participation in the murder of Roan as soon as he was arrested. In his investigation, McAuliffe found that the BOI believed that the murders of several Osage women "had been committed or ordered by their husbands. This Scottish But otherwise she seems very genuine. She had the heart and spirit of lion. There are also a lot more resources available. Would I like to have the money that the Drummond s have..sure, would I like to live the lifestyle that they live.yes. The man, Charles R. Drummond, is a member of a prominent Osage County ranching family. On May 27, 1921, local hunters discovered the decomposing body of 36-year-old Anna Brown in a remote ravine of Osage County. Now THAT is disgusting. [11] Roan also had a financial connection with Hale, having borrowed $1,200 from the cattleman. Who wouldnt? The prisoners were sent to camp in boxcars. Jody lost her speech, but never was at a loss for words. land owners in the country with several branches of the family operating Was it as large as the Drummonds? The United States Congress changed the law to prohibit non-Osage from inheriting headrights from Osage with half or more Native American ancestry. Rita's husband, Bill Smith, sustained massive injuries from the blast and died four days later. This week Im bringing To all of the bitter peoplepay attention to your own lives and learn to wish people well. But other than that, I think it will be very factual," said Ponca, the former site manager of the White Hair Memorial near Hominy who now works at the Water Bird Gallery. In 2017, the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000ha) according to The Land Report magazine. Some murders seemed associated with several members of one family. (2012.201.B0316.0691, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection, OHS). It loads a little oddly, coming up in the middle of the article. I agree with Kathy. ", Martin Scorsese movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon' delves into tragic Osage tribal history. I found this site wondering if anyone ever wrote the truth after being deleted off PWs blog. Terry Hammons, Ranching From the Front Seat of a Buick: The Life of Oklahoma's A. [5], Frederick Drummond died in 1913. 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. And it really is retribution, in a sense, by the world now knowing because a lot these people got away scot-free with murders.". PAWHUSKA Sitting on a bench across the street from the cowboy museum of Oscar-winning actor Ben Johnson, Harrison Shackelford contemplated the cinematic history-in-the-making that will hit even closer to home for him. I sure no one is forcing you to. Many of his customers Income from the store allowed him to invest in several banks, and eventually Fred even became president of Farmers State Bank. "They wanted to hold the Osage back and they did they murdered them. the new hires moving to town and the dozens of film crew employees who are here were Osage Indians and Fred learned their language earning their trust and It was always our promise to Jody that she would always live at home with her family and I think she found comfort in knowing that. Good for her. In the spring of 1921, Mollie's older sister, Anna, disappeared. history.[4]. I can't imagine it not being told in the right way. In 1923 alone "the tribe took in more than thirty million dollars, the equivalent today of more than four hundred million dollars. six children and for twenty-three years all the research I have done indicates purchased a herd of cattle but a drought wiped out most of his herd and his He returned to assist running Hominy Trading Company after his father's death. The director seemed touched by the food and gifts he received at the pre-COVID-19 gathering, she said. At one time, the Drummonds were listed among the country's top 100 landowners, with 100,000 acres, including . Pyle presented his evidence of murder and conspiracy and requested an investigation. Tracts owned by all the Drummond family members in Osage County now carry an estimated value of at least $275 million, according to a Bloomberg calculation based on agricultural land. There are other cooking shows that you can watch, but then again you will probably just tear them apart. And in both cases, justicewas often elusive. 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 body of another Osage, Brown's cousin Charles Whitehorn (also known as Charles Williamson), was discovered near Pawhuska on the same day as hers; Whitehorn had been shot to death. Being nice, or not nice is not determined by economic boundaries! that Fred was a happy man, enjoying his family, expanding his business A lot of people like her; a lot dont. John Burger An agent who works with Tom White on the investigation of the Osage murders. "[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. 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. "That brings people here. She could say more with a look or a half smile than most people do yakking all day long. @AmeliaJake, @Pottermom & @indianwhoknows a little Oprah watching is in order. Many were threaten with death or worse if they did not sign over their rights, handed a deed, and forced at gunpoint to sign. Over time Fred and Adeline had Jody will always be my hero. Dont take my word for it. The Drummond family is an American ranching family from Oklahoma. He came to believe that Woodward was responsible for her death. Life is tough, even for people of wealth. working in Pawhuska Fred had met Adeline Gentner who was from Coffeyville, In 2012, the Academy Award-nominated movie version of Tulsa native Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play "August: Osage County" filmed in the titular location. Glossip was sentenced to death for his part in the murder of Barry Van Treese. But who am I to talk. So in 1880s when there was NO LAW ENFORCEMENT every person was innocent. The family of Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman, became a prime target. Another story I brought you was a profile of the Mullendore family and the ranching empire they built along with the tragic murder of the heir to the ranch, which remained the most famous unsolved mystery in the Southwest for over four decades until the publication of "Footprints in the Dew". Go read other POPULAR blogs! Frederick Drummond (1864-1913) came to the former Osage Nation, Indian Territory, at age twenty-two in 1886. [12] Kelsie Morrison, a petty criminal, later admitted to murdering Brown and testified that William Hale, a prominent local cattleman, had asked him to do so. In the end it all balances out! The new camp was near Munich, about 20 miles from Dauchau. [5], Jack worked at the store starting in about 1920 and overcharged Osage customers, saying "those shirts would cost us maybe $6 or $8 a shirt and I'd get $50 or $60 a shirt. They too have hired hands but they ALL work pretty much 24/7/365. Today the Drummonds are In 1927 he married Grace Ford, and they became parents of three daughters and a son. [21] Hale then arranged for the murders of Mollie's sisters, her brother-in-law, her mother, and her cousin, Henry Roan, to cash in on the insurance policies and headrights of each family member. "[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. Some people really do hate the prom queen. A. March 1, 2011. "If you don't know your history, it can be repeated.". Having grown up on a ranch where my father didnt have hired hands (he had children) I know first hand about running a cattle ranch. . [7], Believing the Osage would not be able to manage their new wealth, or lobbied by whites who wanted a piece of the action, the United States Congress passed a law in 1921 which required that courts appoint guardians for each Osage of half-blood or more in ancestry, who would manage their royalties and financial affairs until they demonstrated "competency". He died there in 1942. Fearing for his life, Pyle and his wife fled to Arizona, where he again served as an officer of the law. In the late 1880s, Frederick Drummond moved to the Osage Reservation and secured an important document that set his family on a path toward wealth and influence: a license from the US government to sell goods to Osages. It was a ruthless band of killers who terrorized the Osage from the 1890s through the 1920s, led by a man who enjoyed being called the "king of the Osage Hills". "They're doing a lot of stuff that's helping the town and they've provided a lot of jobs. Estimates vary, but approximately twenty-four Osage Indians died violent or suspicious deaths during the early 1920s. Ree Drummond is the daughter of a doctor from Bartlesville and was a journalist and photographer in L.A. on her way to job in Chicago when she met her husband and is no country girl but enjoys the big ranch way of life as any one would. I felt sorry for her. At one time Hominy Trading Company was the nation's largest dealer of Pendleton blankets, a product favored by the Osage. [1] However, newer investigations indicate that other suspicious deaths during this time could have been misreported or covered up murders, including people who were heirs to future fortunes.[2]. Under the system, even minors who had less than half-Osage blood had to have guardians appointed, regardless of whether the minors had living parents. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI is the third non-fiction book by the American journalist David Grann. It was there in that boxcar that I felt like that. An Osage who suffered many deaths in their family could find themselves with title to multiple headrights. He changed his plea to guilty and asked to be sentenced to life imprisonment rather than receive the death penalty. you another story about a family which now has many members but back in 1887 Pope, a white rancher who had inherited one and a half head rights after his Osage wife Nah-me-tsa-he (who was thirty years his senior) died. Scorsese is adapting David Grann's 2017 best-seller Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. money. The family's founding patriarch was Frederick Drummond (18641913) who moved to Osage County (then the Osage Nation in Indian Territory) in 1886. Although the production of Scorsese's star-studded, reportedly $200 million movie has brought excitement to Osage County the recreation of local landmarks from bygone days as facades and set pieces, the glimpses of stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Native American actress Lily Gladstone in period garb, the spreading of dirt on the part of Kihekah Avenue that has been transformed to resemble 1920s Fairfax the real-life history behind the film is tragic and traumaticfor the Osage people. textbooks, as I found this post at this web site. On TV, she is an all-American woman, just trying to provide for her rugged husband and their children. Ill bring you more next week, and until then Ill see ya down the road. This was a living hell, Lt. Randolph states so matter-of-factly that there is no room for doubt. [5] His book about his investigation, Bloodland: A Family Story of Oil, Greed and Murder on the Osage Reservation (1994), presents an account of the corruption and murders during this period.[1]. there was only one in Pawhuska and his name was Fred Drummond. "To be able to tell this story on the land where these events took place is incredibly important and critical to allowing us to portray an accurate depiction of the time and people," Scorsese said in an April announcement that the pandemic-delayed project had started filming. This is interesting. Got a couple or big real rag rugs and a couple of fake Persian, threadbare they are. After several years of long hours and hard work he was able to buy the Along with beaded jewelry, Pendleton blankets and painted skulls, Daniels sells signed copies of Grann's best-seller in her gallery. 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. 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which is having its centennial commemorated this year. He was saying, Men, Im proud of you. And he was saying anything he could to make us feel good and he had kind eyes. Later that night Jodys eyes popped open and she was refreshed from her cat- nap. [5] McAuliffe found that when Bolton was a minor, the court had appointed her white stepfather, attorney Arthur "A.T." Woodward, as her guardian. 2023 www.examiner-enterprise.com. In 2011, the U.S. government settled with the Osage for $380 million. known as Indian territory and got a job as a store clerk. [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. Oklahoma Historical Society800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 | 405-521-2491Site Index | Contact Us | Privacy | Press Room | Website Inquiries, Get Updates in Your Inbox Keep up to date with our weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. [9], In 1941, Frederick Gentner, Cecil, and Jack were sued in the Northern District of Oklahoma for "conspir[ing] and devis[ing] a scheme to defraud." They dont get to take many family get-a-ways or have alot of family time. She grew of living a Country Club life style. He lived one year in New York and then headed to Texas to try his hand at ranching. We've got a counter and stools and tables and chairs and I wouldn't say too many things match. The U.S. Department of the Interior managed leases for oil exploration and production on land owned by the Osage Nation through the Bureau of Indian Affairs and later managed royalties, paying individual allottees. Hate the smart, wealthy people of the USA because they dont deserve it..who here can honestly say none of their ancestors did ANYTHING wrong to get ahead in life. In the early 1920s, the western U.S. was shaken by the reported murders of eighteen Osage and three non-natives in Osage County within a short period of time. Leonardo Di Caprio eating pizza at Ree Drummonds place to Martin Scorceses This week I'm 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. "If anybody knows anything about Martin Scorsese, they're going to get everything in this film. "I think it needs to be told and I know for a fact that they have reached out to a lot of people. I guess Obama was all of yours choice for president as well. Subscribe Now. Drummond ranching in Osage County, Oklahoma, traces its roots to Frederick Drummond (18641913) who came to the former Osage Nation, Indian Territory, at age twenty-two in 1886. These guardians were believed to have swindled their charges out of millions of dollars. This page is not available in other languages. [d][e] There, doctors suspected that he had ingested poisoned whiskey. But all of that changed when she met Ladd Drummond, a fourth-generation rancher. A Food Network star, Drummond has been lensing her show "The Pioneer Woman". And I think it's going to be good," said Shackelford, who is Osage. But, no one person can take the credit for caring for this wonderful young woman. In 2017, the family owned 433,000-acre (175,000 ha) according to The Land Report magazine. I come from a ranching family around Pawhuska, grew up around the Drummonds and anyone who thinks they havent had their share of tragedy and heartache are misinformed. A man standing 5 feet 8 inches, weighing 165 pounds . But I also know this is not a documentary and I also know he's an artist," Daniels said. 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. The army took pictures of all the airmen to distribute to the French Underground so they could recognize us. [6] Vaughan complied, and the two men met that night. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Not that I begrudge them the wealth, shoot I have a husband that does quite well in his field, but her blog makes it look just too easy when I know that the small farmer, the small rancher is dying off. Its disgusting. One of their customers, John R. Skinner, owner of the Osage Mercantile Company in Pawhuska, hired Drummond as a clerk. He was sometimes called "Will". And some people are not going to like it," he said. Nothing. "I have made clothes for that character, Mollie and I thought, 'She had that blanket wrong,' her wearing that fringe on the outside of it, on her shoulders," said Renae Brumley, an Osage artisan who has worked with the production. Shes not a country girl. The production trucked in a steam engine from Nevada to place on the train tracks its crews laid down and hauled in a fleet of 1920 cars after training people to drive them. setting them on a path to success in their own right. The Drummonds have worked very hard for everything they have including haveing the smarts to buy headrights when they were available. Fred insisted that his Ted Turner is number one sort of Turner Classic Ranches. Ill bring you more next I just can't imagine it not being a success. became the towns first mayor in recognition of his importance in the The family requests that any donations in Frederick's memory be made to The Drummond Home Museum, 305 N. Price Avenue, Hominy, OK 74035, or The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma, 10425 S. 82nd E . "My biggest takeaway, in the case of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and the murders that it covers, is the subhuman way that Native Americans were treated not just that they were murdered, but that it wasn't even hardly viewed as a crime that they were murdered," said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, who is Osage. Mollie, a devout Catholic, had told her priest that she feared she was being poisoned at home. over two hundred million dollars before it wraps up. Farris, David. And that means many Osage Nation citizens have mixed feelings about the Apple Studios epic, which is believed to be the biggest movie production ever launched in Oklahoma. . The documents Bighorn had given him were missing. They work hard because they enjoy what they do not because they have to or ever had to. Seeking a new opportunity Fred moved to Pawhuska when Oklahoma was still Did not look like that to me! Apple Studios recently released through the Osage Newsa first-look image from "Killers of the Flower Moon" depicting Gladstone, who is Blackfeet and Nez Perce, as Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman whose family was targeted in the Reign of Terror, sitting in a formal dining room beside DiCaprio, who is portraying Mollie's treacherous husband, Ernest Burkhart. Get the facts. @NOW I get it, I find offense to your free speech comment. Im sure the Drummond family has had there share of tragedy, disagreements, and dark grief, but because they CHOOSE to see things positively they dont dwell in the grass being greener on the other side. I hope that some of you who commented above can move past some of the difficulties and losses in your own families and start seeing the world in a positive light.

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