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## [South of Jourdonton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/south-of-jourdonton/24162)

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**Author:** [@D\_Winkelmann](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/D_Winkelmann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/south-of-jourdonton/24162 "2011-04-07T23:21:20Z")

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Just checking in. New to the discussion group. My family has land in Atascosa County and am interested in sharing information.

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## [North Dakota Industrial Commission - Accuracy of status dates](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-industrial-commission-accuracy-of-status-dates/23563)

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**Author:** [@Terry\_Petersen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry_Petersen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-industrial-commission-accuracy-of-status-dates/23563 "2011-04-07T20:35:38Z")

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On the NDIC site when the status of the well is DRL, I understand this means it is waiting to be fraced. When it goes off this status to F for example it means it is producing and has been fraced. If the date it changes …

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## [Oil Treating Costs Deducted From Check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-treating-costs-deducted-from-check/23567)

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**Author:** [@Dakota67](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dakota67)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 4:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-treating-costs-deducted-from-check/23567 "2011-04-07T04:01:17Z")

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There is a statement in my royalty clause that states… It starts…which I’ve read is fine… Royalties to be paid to lessee on oil or other hydrocarbons is x% of that produced and saved or to the credit of the lessor in t…

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## [Wilkinson county Ms Oil Gas Activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wilkinson-county-ms-oil-gas-activity/23569)

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**Author:** [@rodney\_E\_fortenberry\_III1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rodney_E_fortenberry_III1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wilkinson-county-ms-oil-gas-activity/23569 "2011-04-07T01:56:42Z")

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Looking for what may be the activity in Wilkinson County just north of Centerville MS.

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## [Maverick county TX mineral leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/maverick-county-tx-mineral-leases/23570)

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**Author:** [@Mel2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mel2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/maverick-county-tx-mineral-leases/23570 "2011-04-07T00:43:35Z")

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Does anyone know what the going rate for mineral leases are in Maverick County. Particularly the southern part of the county. Thanks.

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## [Mineral rights - Tulare County CA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-tulare-county-ca/23571)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Richards](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Richards)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-tulare-county-ca/23571 "2011-04-07T00:32:53Z")

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Hi my name is Mike. This mineral rights thing is new to me. We have had the mineral rights ever since we sold the land 35 years ago. We were just recently given a couple of offers on these rights. 780 acres. Anyway these…

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## [Suprise Mineral Rights from long lost and long deceased father](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suprise-mineral-rights-from-long-lost-and-long-deceased-father/23572)

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**Author:** [@Verstandt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Verstandt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suprise-mineral-rights-from-long-lost-and-long-deceased-father/23572 "2011-04-06T22:54:35Z")

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I received a call today from an energy company in Louisiana that states they have been attempting to get a hold of me for months to renew a lease agreement on some land in which they are wanting to search for natural gas…

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## [Oil company asking for a mineral lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-company-asking-for-a-mineral-lease/23577)

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**Author:** [@Roadee75](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roadee75)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-company-asking-for-a-mineral-lease/23577 "2011-04-06T18:31:56Z")

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Hello everyone, I own two small lots of land, each 4.36 acres. So total, I own 8.72 acres of land and 1/4 of the minerals. The oil company has approached me with a lease agreement. I have heard that you can have your mi…

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## [Slope Co. ND Oil Questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slope-co-nd-oil-questions/23603)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Schmit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Schmit)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slope-co-nd-oil-questions/23603 "2011-04-06T17:23:23Z")

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Thanks in advance to anyone who has time to answer some questions, or just enlighten me. Straight to the point, I was willed 1280 acres a few years back. This seems like a large sum, so I'm not sure if this is common…

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## [Need Las Vegas Landman to research Probate Records](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-las-vegas-landman-to-research-probate-records/23677)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_John\_Abell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Thomas_John_Abell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-las-vegas-landman-to-research-probate-records/23677 "2011-04-06T16:32:30Z")

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I am trying to track some mineral interest in Wyoming and need the probate from Clark County, Nevada. Anyone know a landman out that way that could assist?

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## [State land mineral lease values vs private mineral lease values in North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/state-land-mineral-lease-values-vs-private-mineral-lease-values-in-north-dakota/23608)

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**Author:** [@FrakinAndy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/FrakinAndy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/state-land-mineral-lease-values-vs-private-mineral-lease-values-in-north-dakota/23608 "2011-04-06T16:30:47Z")

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Is there any wisdom on how to compare state land lease auction value to private land mineral leases? For ND? Last state auctions in our county in ND showed avg $2000/acre/5yr while the landman wants to renew (August 201…

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## [Non-Producing Well in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-producing-well-in-texas/23576)

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**Author:** [@Alicia\_Wilson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alicia_Wilson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-producing-well-in-texas/23576 "2011-04-06T15:53:16Z")

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I am looking for a form letter to send to an Operator on a well that has not produced in 2 years. I have googled but came up with nothing. Does anyone on here have such a thing?

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## [Unlimited Pooling (?)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unlimited-pooling/23584)

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**Author:** [@Rockymtn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rockymtn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 4:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unlimited-pooling/23584 "2011-04-06T04:48:23Z")

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Our expired lease has 640 acres allowed / granted to pool or combine. The oil/gas company wants unlimited pooling and is unwilling to limit their pooling. Can anyone help explain if this is a good or bad thing for our pr…

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## [Net Profits Interest vs. Royalty Interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-profits-interest-vs-royalty-interest/23586)

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**Author:** [@Laura\_R1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Laura_R1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-profits-interest-vs-royalty-interest/23586 "2011-04-06T01:32:31Z")

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Hello, Can someone explain the difference between a net profits interest and a royalty (the royalty being held by the mineral interest owner)? Also, economically which type of interest would be preferred and pays out mo…

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## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/24653)

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**Author:** [@vic\_columbus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/vic_columbus)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/24653 "2011-04-05T21:56:32Z")

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I have 100% mineral rights in land in Bowie County, Texas - how do I find out if I have anything worth drilling for?

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## [General Oil & Gas Lease Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/general-oil-gas-lease-question/23582)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Skittles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Captain_Skittles)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/general-oil-gas-lease-question/23582 "2011-04-05T21:34:41Z")

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Do either of these two items command larger royalty percentages and/or bonus money when negotiating an oil & gas lease: A large contiguous tract of land (one owner versus multiple owners) Surface owner owning 100% …

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## [What to do when you inhert mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-to-do-when-you-inhert-mineral-rights/23594)

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**Author:** [@Ted\_Mehr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ted_Mehr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-to-do-when-you-inhert-mineral-rights/23594 "2011-04-05T20:13:22Z")

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Hi, my brothers, sisters and I have inherited our mother and father’s mineral rights. We have discussed setting up a trust, a partnership, corporation or an LLC and place all our mineral rights into the entity. Has anyon…

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## [Initial Production Decline](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-production-decline/23605)

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**Author:** [@ardis\_jackson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ardis_jackson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-production-decline/23605 "2011-04-05T18:49:52Z")

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I HAVE HEARD THAT AFTER FIRST INTIAL PRODUCTION A WELL WILL START TO DECLINE IN PRODUCTION AND THAT THE OIL COMPANY DOES THIS ON PURPOSE FOR WHAT REASON? ALSO ARE THERE ANY TAXES TAKEN OUT OF ROYALTY PAYMENTS FROM NORTH …

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## [Weld Co. CO Drilling Activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weld-co-co-drilling-activity/23581)

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**Author:** [@Patricia\_Truax](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Patricia_Truax)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weld-co-co-drilling-activity/23581 "2011-04-05T17:52:12Z")

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We are near an active well site, less than 1/2 a mile, which is located near 9N 67W (Nunn, CO). My understanding is the permit was pulled by Rubicon. Question? I am a mineral right owner. If they drill and hit near us…

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## [Good rates for lease in Niobrara County WY?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/good-rates-for-lease-in-niobrara-county-wy/23619)

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**Author:** [@Mike22](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike22)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/good-rates-for-lease-in-niobrara-county-wy/23619 "2011-04-05T17:51:24Z")

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We are about to enter negotiation on our mineral rights, and would like to hear what a good lease might look like. Our previous one, which has since run out, was for 1/8 production on a 5-year lease. I don’t remember wha…

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## [Net Mineral Acres - Confused in Converse Co. WY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-mineral-acres-confused-in-converse-co-wy/23587)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Statham](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Statham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-mineral-acres-confused-in-converse-co-wy/23587 "2011-04-05T17:39:44Z")

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I have mineral rights in Converse County, Wyoming covering 320 acres, more or less, Township 35 North, Range 72 West, 6th P.M., Section 10 East Half. They tell me mine is 4.0 net mineral acres, how is that? I know ther…

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## [Eminent domain of gold and silver patented claims](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eminent-domain-of-gold-and-silver-patented-claims/23624)

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**Author:** [@l\_jess\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/l_jess_peterson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eminent-domain-of-gold-and-silver-patented-claims/23624 "2011-04-05T17:28:50Z")

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The state of Colorado, CDOT, does not want to pay for the mineral rights of land they take. If they take the surface, what good are the minerals with no access? If anybody is interested in talking about this, I’ll tell m…

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## [How far east](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-far-east/23578)

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**Author:** [@wayne](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wayne)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-far-east/23578 "2011-04-05T17:27:29Z")

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I’ve heard that the drilling will go past Berthold along Hwy 2 and I’ve also heard that it will stop at Blaisdell…does anyone know what the truth is or is it a guessing game???

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## [What do I need to know about mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-mineral-rights/23842)

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**Author:** [@Crystal\_G](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crystal_G)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-mineral-rights/23842 "2011-04-05T14:11:14Z")

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Hi everyone, my apologies first off for the vague title. I am BRAND new to even the concept of mineral rights. My husband and I just relocated about three weeks ago from Rhode Island to New York. We are temporarily renti…

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## [Texas Lease/ID completion change](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-lease-id-completion-change/23580)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_A1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_A1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-lease-id-completion-change/23580 "2011-04-05T11:16:27Z")

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A well was drilled and moved to production in mid-2010. After 5 months of production, the Texas Operator/Wellbore/PDQ information now classifies the original Type Well=History, and they have added a new Lease/ID for th…

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## [Niobrara Shale - Leasing or Selling my mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/niobrara-shale-leasing-or-selling-my-mineral-rights/23606)

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**Author:** [@Kathleen\_Whitson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kathleen_Whitson)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 9:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/niobrara-shale-leasing-or-selling-my-mineral-rights/23606 "2011-04-04T21:14:02Z")

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I have leased this property before, for a ridiculously low price. I am aware of what is going on in Colorado, and think leasing is a better deal for me. The largest offer is for half of 250 mineral acres. It’s for a subs…

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## [Bottineau County ND Spearfish formation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bottineau-county-nd-spearfish-formation/23888)

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**Author:** [@Botno](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Botno)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bottineau-county-nd-spearfish-formation/23888 "2011-04-04T20:27:37Z")

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Does anyone have any information on the Spearfish wells near Bottineau ?

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## [One well, two tracts of mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/one-well-two-tracts-of-mineral-rights/23583)

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**Author:** [@l\_lesmeister](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/l_lesmeister)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/one-well-two-tracts-of-mineral-rights/23583 "2011-04-04T20:25:08Z")

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Howdy! i have not yet seen this situation discussed: i have a few mineral acres in Mountrail County, North Dakota. There is a well on one part of the acres as described in the division order I received. The acres menti…

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## [Bonus Payment - Coal County, Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payment-coal-county-oklahoma/24387)

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**Author:** [@Annemarie\_Menard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Annemarie_Menard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payment-coal-county-oklahoma/24387 "2011-04-04T18:21:08Z")

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My wife and I leased our mineral rights in Coal County, Oklahoma just over three years ago. We received an eighteen thousand dollar lease signing bonus at that time. This was for 120 mineral acres (80 net acres). Since t…

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## [Looking for heirs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-heirs/23590)

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**Author:** [@Kathy\_runyon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kathy_runyon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 2:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-heirs/23590 "2011-04-04T14:56:43Z")

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I am looking for descendants of Jacob Baumberger. Luther H Baumberger was one of the heirs. I represent the Estate of Mr. Baumberger and was advised that I needed to start the paperwork to determine any claim I might hav…

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