In 1913, 11-year-old Sarah Rector’s unwanted Oklahoma land turned into an oil fortune
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 27, 2026, 15:44 (IST)
In 1913, Oklahoma's Sarah Rector, an 11-year-old descendant of Creek Freedmen, discovered oil on her seemingly barren land. Overnight, she became one of the world's richest children, her family's life transforming from hardship to luxury. Despite facing exploitation and public scrutiny, Sarah displayed remarkable resilience, becoming a shrewd investor and a prominent figure in Kansas City's social scene.