Inductees A-C

Colbert Latimer "Bud" Baker was born in 1924 to Colbert Latimer Baker and Martha Lois Brunt. Mr. Baker has distinguished himself in his profession, in military service and through outstanding contributions to the Chickasaw Nation.

Levi Colbert, or Itawambe Miko (Bench Chief), was an early leader of the Chickasaw Nation. He was honorable, true and faithful to the Chickasaw people from his youth to the date of his death. He was born in the Chickasaw Nation, east of the Tennessee River in Alabama, in 1759.

Mr. Amerson serves as director of Oklahoma Boy’s State, a program designed to teach citizenship. He served as assistant director of that organization for seven years prior to his appointment as director.

During his service in the U.S. Asbury was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His bravery under fire earned him great respect. His selfless acts of courage saved the lives of his commander, a glider crew and members of his unit. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Sally Chloe Grinslade Bell will be remembered for a lifetime of service to the Chickasaw people.

Pauline Carpenter Brown is a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language and has considerable knowledge of Chickasaw history and culture.

Zane Browning began his career with the BIA at age 19. In 1991, he received the Meritorious Service Award from the Department of the Interior in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions on behalf of Indian people.

Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris dedicated his life to the service and progress of the Chickasaw people. He will forever be remembered for his work in the history of the Chickasaw Nation.

Mr. Carter was one of the first elected to represent Oklahoma in the U.S. Congress. He represented southern Oklahoma in that body from 1906 to 1927.

Overton M. Buck Cheadle, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, served in the education field for over 40 years.

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.

Born in the Chickasaw homeland in 1810, Winchester Colbert was the youngest member of the Levi Colbert family that included 12 brothers and 8 sisters. Winchester was fluent in Chickasaw, Choctaw and English. Since he could read and write these languages, he was a great candidate for diplomacy.

Helen TeAta Gale Cole was born half Chickasaw and half Choctaw in Tishomingo, Oklahoma in 1922.

Thomas Jeffery Cole was elected Nov. 6 to represent Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District, which includes 10 of 13 counties within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.