Edmund McCurtain

Edmund McCurtain
Principal chief of the Choctaw Nation
In office
1884–1886
Preceded byJackson McCurtain
Succeeded byThompson McKinney
Member of the Choctaw Senate
from the Moshulatubbee District
In office
1888–1890
ConstituencySambai Kaunti
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)
Green McCurtain (brother)
Military service
Allegiance Choctaw Nation
 Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate army
Years of service1861–1865
RankSecond Lieutenant
UnitConfederate First Regiment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles
Battles/wars

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


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