Basil LeFlore
Encyclopedia
Basil LeFlore was governor of the Choctaw
nation from 1860 to 1875, and later was auditor until his death.
. He emigrated to Indian Territory in 1831, having been preceded by most of his tribe, and soon held a high place in the councils. He was a member of the Methodist Church, possessed a good education, and adopted the refinements of civilized life.
Choctaw
The Choctaw are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States...
nation from 1860 to 1875, and later was auditor until his death.
Biography
He was of mixed French and Indian blood, but was brought up as a Choctaw, attending the mission school at Brainard, Mississippi, and subsequently for several years the Johnson Indian School in KentuckyKentucky
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. He emigrated to Indian Territory in 1831, having been preceded by most of his tribe, and soon held a high place in the councils. He was a member of the Methodist Church, possessed a good education, and adopted the refinements of civilized life.