Martin Van Buren Cheadle
Martin Van Buren Cheadle was tireless in his efforts as a servant of the Chickasaw people. Mr. Cheadle presided over the Chickasaw Senate during the last session of the tribal legislature prior to statehood.

He served the Chickasaw Nation as a court clerk, clerk for the grand jury, clerk for the Chickasaw House of Representatives, secretary of the Senate, national secretary and auditor of public accounts.
 

Geraldine Factor Greenwood
Geraldine Factor Greenwood has made significant contributions to preserving the Chickasaw Language.

As part of her efforts to preserve the language, she developed a Chickasaw language curriculum to be used in teaching the language.

She has also taught the language in a number of educational institutions and has served as an interpreter. 

James Cotton
James Cotton McCurtain helped his people by serving as an interpreter during the enrollment period under the Dawes Commission.

He served the Chickasaw Senate from 1904 until Oklahoma statehood.

After that time he served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Chickasaw Tribal Protective Association.