Edmund McCurtain
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Edmund McCurtain was a Choctaw politician who served as the principal chief of the Choctaw Nation from 1884 to 1886.
Quick Facts Principal chief of the Choctaw Nation, Preceded by ...
Edmund McCurtain | |
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Principal chief of the Choctaw Nation | |
In office 1884–1886 | |
Preceded by | Jackson McCurtain |
Succeeded by | Thompson McKinney |
Personal details | |
Born | (1842-06-04)June 4, 1842 Fort Coffee, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory |
Died | November 11, 1890(1890-11-11) (aged 48) Skullyville, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory |
Citizenship | Choctaw Nation |
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Relatives | Jackson McCurtain (brother) Greenwood McCurtain (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Unit | Confederate First Regiment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles |
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