The Maytubby Family Legacy

The Maytubby family legacy began in 1906 with the election of Peter Maytubby as governor of the Chickasaw Nation. Thirty-three years later, Floyd Maytubby was appointed as governor; he served in that position until his death in 1963, at which point his uncle, E.B., took over. Here, learn about the Maytubbys and their roles as governors of the Chickasaw Nation.

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Governor Peter Maytubby

A member of the Dawes Commission who helped find fraudulent claims of Chickasaw citizenship
Maytubby was a full-blooded Chickasaw Indian and served as captain for the Confederate Army in the Civil War and was also a Chickasaw governor.

Governor Floyd Maytubby

Appointed governor during the Great Depression and World War II
Floyd Maytubby served the Chickasaw Nation during difficult times resulting from the end of the Great Depression and the turmoil of World War II.

Tribal Government 1906-1960s: Constrained

Richard Green, Author & Former Chickasaw Nation Historian
The only government the Chickasaws had in place was an appointed governor, as the legislature and judiciary were abolished.

Governor E.B. Maytubby

A proud Chickasaw heritage and dedication to furthering the progress of the Chickasaw people
During the time Maytubby governed there was a huge push for the Chickasaw tribe to elect their own leaders and to demand more sovereignty.