Code Switch Family, fortune, and the fight for Osage headrights
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Aug 16, 2023 A man fights for his share of an Osage headright inheritance, revealing a dark history of violent crimes against the Osage people. He reconnects with his birth family and decides to give his share back to the tribe.
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Richard's Story
- Richard Lonsinger, adopted as a child, sought a piece of his birth mother's estate after her death.
- This pursuit led him to uncover a complex history tied to Osage headrights.
Reconnecting with Birth Family
- Richard's birth mother abandoned him and his siblings at a bus stop, leading to their adoption.
- Years later, he reconnected with his birth family, but their relationship remained distant.
The Headright
- After being excluded from his birth mother's funeral and inheritance, Richard discovered she owned an Osage headright.
- He learned that headrights are shares of profits from resources extracted from Osage Nation land.