Lulu M. Hefner
Lulu M. Hefner | |
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| Born | August 9, 1874 |
| Died | July 19, 1954 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | Cherokee Female Seminary |
| Occupation | Cherokee businessperson |
| Known for | First female oil operator in Oklahoma |
| Spouse | John Emory Hefner |
| Children | 4 |
Lulu M. Hefner (August 9, 1874 – July 19, 1954) was a Cherokee businessperson from Nowata, Oklahoma who became successful in the oil industry. She was notable for being the first women to drill for oil on her own property and the first female oil operator in Oklahoma.