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Permalink Reply by HELEN ODUM HARRELL on September 23, 2014 at 8:05

I am probably the senior member of the whole group.  I was born in Marshall, Harrison Co Texas about 91 years ago.  My mother left acreage in the Vardeman Survey, the BBB & CRR Survey 125  and the S D Rainey Survey all in Harrison County to me in 1950 - - not worth much then, but I have kept it to this date,  Yes, I sold the land, but always reserved the minerals.  I get numerous offers for the mineral rights, but there is no way I would consider selling for any price..

After many decades, the wells are beginning to pay off.   Apparently, fracking has made the great jump in BP royalty checks.  I have lived in California since the end of World War II, and visit Harrison County only occasionally, but I am glad that the Kingstree Ranch gas units include my childhood home area.

Helen

Hemet, California

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Permalink Reply by Anna Mauck-Member Services on September 24, 2014 at 5:48

Hello Helen and thank you for your reply to this thread. Your story is a great one to share here on GMS and I'm glad you posted it. 

I love how the web connects us all. Thanks again Helen. 

Anna, Member Services

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