# West Virginia Mineral Rights

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## [Declaration of Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/declaration-of-pooling/5389)

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**Author:** [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/declaration-of-pooling/5389 "2016-03-16T18:01:45Z")

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I have not seen any “Declaration Of Pooling” or “Designation of Unit” in quite some time, even though some wells that I have interest in have been drilled. The last one that I received was in July of 2015. So my question…

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## [Misery Pad off of Knights Fork, Michelle Uhit 1h Arthur Unit 1H](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/misery-pad-off-of-knights-fork-michelle-uhit-1h-arthur-unit-1h/5397)

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**Author:** [@Brad\_Lapo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brad_Lapo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/misery-pad-off-of-knights-fork-michelle-uhit-1h-arthur-unit-1h/5397 "2016-03-14T01:38:23Z")

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Does anyone have any info on the drilling status of Misery pad Arthur Unit 1H or Michelle Unit 1H? According to Antero it was supposed to be drilled starting January 2016 but with the downturn in gas prices it probably h…

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## [Locating a parcel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/locating-a-parcel/5476)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Gathman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steve_Gathman)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/locating-a-parcel/5476 "2016-03-10T17:56:49Z")

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Per another discussion I started, my family has a working interest in Doddridge County, and I am having trouble pinpointing exactly where it is to see what, if any, producing wells are on it. The lease from 1962 descri…

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## [Pennington South Unit 1H (Tom's Creek) Drilled](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pennington-south-unit-1h-toms-creek-drilled/5926)

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**Author:** [@Kenneth\_H\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenneth_H_Smith)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pennington-south-unit-1h-toms-creek-drilled/5926 "2016-03-09T14:54:53Z")

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Just heard from Antero rep who states they have drilled our well (had no idea!) and they will be sending the first royalty check soon. Last I spoke with them; over one year ago, I was informed that because our unit is ‘d…

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## [ANTERO (Taboar) unit in Doddridge County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-taboar-unit-in-doddridge-county/5473)

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**Author:** [@Katrina\_Posey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Katrina_Posey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-taboar-unit-in-doddridge-county/5473 "2016-03-08T19:54:34Z")

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Has anyone heard anything about Antero drilling the Taboar (sp) unit in Doddridge County? It is in McClean District. I know they are drilling all around it but so far nothing as far as I know. But like agreeing with a fe…

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## [Tyler County Dollar per acre?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tyler-county-dollar-per-acre/5643)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Folger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steve_Folger)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tyler-county-dollar-per-acre/5643 "2016-03-01T02:31:29Z")

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Antero is offering me $1,500.00 per acre with a 15% royalty. Is this the going rate?

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## [Need some advice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-some-advice/5513)

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**Author:** [@Adam\_Culbertson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Adam_Culbertson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-some-advice/5513 "2016-02-23T02:38:21Z")

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My sister was recently contacted online by EQT Production Company wanting to know some family history of our family. Our great-great-grandfather owned the oil and gas rights on a tract of land in Doddridge County (McClel…

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## [Wetzel County mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wetzel-county-mineral-rights/5508)

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**Author:** [@Ava\_Wilson\_Brooks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ava_Wilson_Brooks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 2:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wetzel-county-mineral-rights/5508 "2016-02-23T02:33:52Z")

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My brother and I own the mineral rights on just over 100 acres in Wetzel County. Can anyone tell me what a fair price per acre would be if we were to sell?

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## [The Worse Proposed Forced Pooling 2/20/16](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-worse-proposed-forced-pooling-2-20-16/5487)

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**Author:** [@WV\_Mineral\_Owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/WV_Mineral_Owner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 1:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-worse-proposed-forced-pooling-2-20-16/5487 "2016-02-21T13:47:11Z")

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Wow… The WV House of Delegates are trying to ram more legislation through to profit the production companies. Call your Delegate and let them know where you stand! http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20160220/GZ01/160…

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## [The Worse Proposed Forced Pooling 2/20/16](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-worse-proposed-forced-pooling-2-20-16/5488)

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**Author:** [@WV\_Mineral\_Owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/WV_Mineral_Owner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-worse-proposed-forced-pooling-2-20-16/5488 "2016-02-21T13:46:58Z")

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Wow… The WV House of Delegates are trying to ram more legislation through to profit the production companies. Call your Delegate and let them know where you stand! http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20160220/GZ01/160…

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## [Antero Resources files suit to partition or force sale of land’s mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-resources-files-suit-to-partition-or-force-sale-of-land-s-mineral-rights/5493)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 1:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-resources-files-suit-to-partition-or-force-sale-of-land-s-mineral-rights/5493 "2016-02-20T13:35:26Z")

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http://wvrecord.com/stories/510664655-antero-resources-files-suit-to-partition-or-force-sale-of-land-s-mineral-rights

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## [WV Royalty suit against Grenadier Energy Partners LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-royalty-suit-against-grenadier-energy-partners-llc/5494)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-royalty-suit-against-grenadier-energy-partners-llc/5494 "2016-02-20T13:33:13Z")

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http://wvrecord.com/stories/510664646-couple-sues-grenadier-energy-over-oil-and-gas-lease-royalties

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## [Random Questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/random-questions/5639)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Folger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steve_Folger)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/random-questions/5639 "2016-02-19T03:07:20Z")

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I am told that I own gas & oil mineral rights to several acres of property left by my grandfather in Tyler County, West Virginia. I am also told that “STO” currently has a well on one of these property and their lease wa…

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## [New Milton district WI purchase offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-milton-district-wi-purchase-offer/5557)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Gathman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steve_Gathman)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-milton-district-wi-purchase-offer/5557 "2016-02-10T17:08:28Z")

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Hi All- I am new to this forum and am trying to get an understanding as to the potential value of a working interest that I have been contacted about. I received a call from a law firm representing Antero, trying to tra…

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## [Received 1099 from Antero, Question?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-1099-from-antero-question/5598)

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**Author:** [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-1099-from-antero-question/5598 "2016-02-09T17:11:19Z")

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Having received a 1099 form from Antero, I have a question: In box 1 “RENTS” they show an amount, Box 2 shows Royalties, can anyone explain box 1? I can understand the Royalties but have no idea about why the amount show…

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## [Just wondering](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-wondering/5604)

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**Author:** [@Dale\_oliverio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dale_oliverio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-wondering/5604 "2016-01-30T17:29:40Z")

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I have a mineral interest in 58.5280 in land on the waters of Elkhorn McCellan District, Map 29 Parcel 19. My question is how do I find out if any drilling or anything has been done here? We signed on Sept 10th, 2014 wit…

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## [Just wondering](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-wondering/5605)

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**Author:** [@Dale\_oliverio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dale_oliverio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 12:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-wondering/5605 "2016-01-30T12:26:45Z")

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## [New to this - Any advice appreciated - New Milton District, Doddridge County, WV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-to-this-any-advice-appreciated-new-milton-district-doddridge-county-wv/5641)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeff_B)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-to-this-any-advice-appreciated-new-milton-district-doddridge-county-wv/5641 "2016-01-23T01:55:50Z")

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Hello, I am not sure I am submitting this to the appropriate area to receive the best help and feedback, and would appreciate any information that would guide me in the right direction if it’s not. I apologize for cross …

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## [House Bill 4037](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/house-bill-4037/5650)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/house-bill-4037/5650 "2016-01-20T13:01:42Z")

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If you are against “Forced Pooling” please contact your elected legislatures and ask them to support House Bill 4037 which forbids “Forced Pooling” http://wvlegislature.gov/Bill\_Status/bills\_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4037%20in…

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## [Bolivar West Earthquake](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bolivar-west-earthquake/5658)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 8:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bolivar-west-earthquake/5658 "2016-01-18T08:24:03Z")

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Is West Virginia going to become like Oklahoma filled with thousands of earthquakes due to fracking. M 3.0 - 4km SSE of Bolivar, West Virginia DYFI? - V (Did You Feel It? maximum reported intensity, 201 reports) Time: …

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## [Marshall County suit against energy company, alleging disruption of property and life](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marshall-county-suit-against-energy-company-alleging-disruption-of-property-and-life/5660)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 9:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marshall-county-suit-against-energy-company-alleging-disruption-of-property-and-life/5660 "2016-01-17T09:56:47Z")

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Marshall County suit against energy company, alleging disruption of property and life against Gastar Exploration. http://wvrecord.com/stories/510658338-couple-files-suit-against-energy-company-alleging-disruption-of-pro…

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## [Newbie who recently received lease offer - any advice appreciated](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/newbie-who-recently-received-lease-offer-any-advice-appreciated/5755)

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**Author:** [@Kathy\_M1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kathy_M1)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 11:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/newbie-who-recently-received-lease-offer-any-advice-appreciated/5755 "2016-01-16T23:07:12Z")

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I recently received a lease offer for small oil/gas interest I own in Doddridge County, West Virginia (.01961 net acres). The offer is $500 lease bonus and 15% royalty. Can anyone tell me if this offer is in line with wh…

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## [HERC Oil and Gas sued over alleged breach of contract](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/herc-oil-and-gas-sued-over-alleged-breach-of-contract/5665)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 11:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/herc-oil-and-gas-sued-over-alleged-breach-of-contract/5665 "2016-01-16T11:57:37Z")

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The suit states the plaintiffs were lessors with HERC, and under the terms of the leases, HERC was to pay each plaintiff a signing bonus or payment of $3,000 per net mineral acre within 30 days from the date of signing t…

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## [Forced Pooling--Minerals Owned by a Minor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forced-pooling-minerals-owned-by-a-minor/5698)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forced-pooling-minerals-owned-by-a-minor/5698 "2016-01-09T15:19:04Z")

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As we all know that forced pooling is again an issue in WV. My question is if passed what would happen if I transferred to a minor, could the courts or law use forced pooling against an underaged minor?

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## [Taxes on mineral rights royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-on-mineral-rights-royalties/5723)

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**Author:** [@Linda\_loudin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_loudin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-on-mineral-rights-royalties/5723 "2016-01-05T20:59:41Z")

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Does West Virginia require to pay income tax on royalties paid when you live in a different state? What type of tax needs to be paid? Thanks.

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## [And now we wait](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/and-now-we-wait/5728)

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**Author:** [@J\_Lynn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/J_Lynn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 1:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/and-now-we-wait/5728 "2016-01-03T13:06:57Z")

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Found out in December that my sisters and I inherited my father’s mineral rights, passed down from his grandfather. Seems a family member filed an AH naming everyone but my father’s children as his heirs. Nice huh? A com…

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## [New to this!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-to-this/5778)

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**Author:** [@Deborah\_Kufeldt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Deborah_Kufeldt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-to-this/5778 "2015-12-28T17:18:47Z")

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We just found out that we are heirs to our great-great-grandmother’s 33 acres of mineral rights in Meade District, Tyler County. She sold off 66 acres but kept 33 acres of mineral rights. Now here’s the great part, there…

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## [Ice family/Stella George](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ice-family-stella-george/5862)

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**Author:** [@Dori\_ice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dori_ice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ice-family-stella-george/5862 "2015-12-28T03:44:52Z")

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A year ago we were approached by phone from a woman who represented Antero. She said she was tracking Ice family members who had mineral rights through my husband’s grandmother, Stella George. She reported back that she …

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## [Antero Resources Corp., Franklin L. Butler and XTO Energy Inc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-resources-corp-franklin-l-butler-and-xto-energy-inc/5776)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 7:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-resources-corp-franklin-l-butler-and-xto-energy-inc/5776 "2015-12-26T19:06:35Z")

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Antero Resources Corp. is at it again. Antero has sued again to force pooling in Doddridge County. According to the complaint, Faye L. Smith bequeathed her interest in the subject minerals to Ohio State University in 19…

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## [West Virginia Forced Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/west-virginia-forced-pooling/5775)

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**Author:** [@Mineral\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_County)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2015, 12:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/west-virginia-forced-pooling/5775 "2015-12-22T12:21:13Z")

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Forced Pooling in West Virginia will again rear its ugly head in January. I would like every person to read below what I sent to my Delegate and to please consider sending the same thing to your Delegate. H. B. 2688 Pro…

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