Copperfield v. Shedd

CULLISON. J.

This cause presents a probate matter instituted in the county court, tried therein, appealed to the district court, tried de novo, and appealed to this court. The parties will be referred to as they appeared in the trial court.

*41The record discloses that Frederick Copperfield deceased, was a resident of Osage county, Okla.; that at the date of his death, he left surviving, four brothers and sisters, two of whom were under guardianship. All of said heirs were of Osage Indian blood. The deceased left considerable estate and application for administration thereon was immediately filed…