Floyd Maytubby
Floyd Maytubby | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Chickasaw Nation | |
| In office 1939 – February 24, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas H. Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Maytubby |
| Personal details | |
| Died | February 24, 1963 |
| Relatives | Hugh Maytubby (uncle) |
Floyd Maytubby was a Chickasaw politician who served as the governor of the Chickasaw Nation from 1939 until his death in 1963.
Biography
[edit]Floyd Maytubby was appointed as the governor of the Chickasaw Nation by the United States federal government in 1939. He oversaw the liquidation of much of the nation's remaining assets. During his tenure, tribal members campaigned for more direct rule and democratic elections. He died on February 24, 1963. According to Chickasaw.tv, his government's files are lost.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Governor Floyd Maytubby: Former Governor of the Chickasaw Nation". Chickasaw.tv. Retrieved 25 September 2024.