Removal: Benjamin Love
Tom LoveTom Love's forebear, Benjamin Love, was on the commission sent by the federal government to scout out the state of Oklahoma just prior to removal. Though the tribe was eventually coerced into moving to Oklahoma, they endured much less hardship in relocation than many other tribes due to the success that they had achieved in their homelands.
Related Videos
7 Items
Chickasaw Removal: The McCaleb's Story
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationTorn from their homes, businesses and fertile fields in Mississippi, the Chickasaws were pushed west into the wilderness known as Indian Territory.
Imagining the Agony of Removal
LaDonna BrownLaDonna Brown reflects on the unimaginable concept of her ancestors being wrenched from their homelands and from all that they knew.
Indian Removal to the Wild West
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationAfter valiantly standing beside him in the War of 1812, the Chickasaw and other tribes were soon betrayed by President Andrew Jackson.
Settlers in the South
Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw NationWestward expansion found the Indian Nations fighting encroachment on their ancestral lands.
Events Leading Up to Removal
Experience Chickasaw HistoryNational security concerns after the War of 1812 led the federal government to want control over the Indian lands along the Gulf Coast.
Digging for Insight into Chickasaw Removal
Dr. Daniel LittlefieldDr. Dan Littlefield speculates on why there are no known documents written by the Chickasaws.
Misconceptions about Chickasaw Removal
Dr. Daniel LittlefieldDr. Daniel Littlefield speaks with authority on previously dimly understood nuances and details about it.
One Tribe One Mission
"Our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future"
Bill Anoatubby, Governor
Available Now
Follow us on Social Media
© 2024 CHICKASAW NATION
