Posted by [Name Withheld], 25 October 2014 at 19:17
The town you are referring to is El Reno Oklahoma. He in fact claimed 160 acres for personal use. However his claim was poached on by the Oklahoma townsite company. This was a legal dispute that was not settled until 1892. So John in fact un intentionally helped with the founding of this city.
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The town you are referring to is El Reno Oklahoma. He in fact claimed 160 acres for personal use. However his claim was poached on by the Oklahoma townsite company. This was a legal dispute that was not settled until 1892. So John in fact un intentionally helped with the founding of this city.