Bruce v. Evertson

BUSB3T, J.

Maud Bruce, a member of the Osage Tribe of less than one-half degree of Indian blood, who possessed a certificate of competency, died on February 6, 1925. Prior to her death she had m'ade a testamentary disposition of her property by will which subsequently received the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.

By the terms of her will it was directed that her just debts be paid and that her property be distributed one-third to her husband, C. L. Bruce, the remaining- two-thirds to her four children in equal shares.

The deceased was the owner of an “Osage headright” under which…