Edmund McCurtain was a Choctaw politician who served as the principal chief of the Choctaw Nation from 1884 to 1886.

Edmund McCurtain
Principal chief of the Choctaw Nation
In office
1884–1886
Preceded byJackson McCurtain
Succeeded byThompson McKinney
Personal details
Born(1842-06-04)June 4, 1842
Fort Coffee, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory
DiedNovember 11, 1890(1890-11-11) (aged 48)
Skullyville, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory
CitizenshipChoctaw Nation
Parent
RelativesJackson McCurtain (brother)
Greenwood McCurtain (brother)
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
UnitConfederate First Regiment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles
Battles/wars

Biography

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Edmund McCurtain was born on June 4, 1842, at Fort Coffee, the son of Cornelius McCurtain. During the American Civil War he served under his brother Jackson McCurtain in the Confederate First Regiment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles. After the war he moved to Sans Bois in present-day Haskell County. In 1866 he built the Edmund McCurtain House. He became one of the wealthiest ranchers in the Choctaw Nation.[1] From 1884 to 1886 he served as the principal chief of the Choctaw Nation.[2] He died on November 11, 1890, at Skullyville, Indian Territory.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM". npgallery.nps.gov. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. ^ "List of Chiefs". Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Retrieved 3 November 2023.