In 1911, Sarah Rector, an 11 year old girl whose parents were freed slaves, became an instant millionaire when oil was found on the land that was granted to her by the government. Such was her wealth that the government tried to declare her as being white so she could ride First Class on trains.

In 1911, Sarah Rector, an 11 year old girl whose parents were freed slaves, became an instant millionaire when oil was found on the land that was granted to her by the government. Such was her wealth that the government tried to declare her as being white so she could ride First Class on trains.

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