Jackson McCurtain
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Jackson McCurtain (1830-1885) was a Choctaw politician who served as the principal chief of the Choctaw Nation from 1880 until 1884.
Quick Facts Principal chief of the Choctaw Nation, Preceded by ...
Jackson McCurtain | |
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Principal chief of the Choctaw Nation | |
In office 1880–1884 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Garvin |
Succeeded by | Edmund McCurtain |
Personal details | |
Born | (1830-03-04)March 4, 1830 Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | November 14, 1885(1885-11-14) (aged 55) Tuskahoma, Indian Territory |
Citizenship | Choctaw Nation |
Spouse | Jane Austin McCurtain |
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Relatives | Edmund McCurtain (brother) Greenwood McCurtain (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | Confederate First Regiment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles First Choctaw Battalion |
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