Jane Austin McCurtain
Jane Austin McCurtain | |
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McCurtain in 1913 | |
| Born | August 19, 1842 |
| Died | October 27, 1924 (aged 82) Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Citizenship | Choctaw Nation American |
| Education | Wheelock Female Academy Edgeworth Seminary |
| Occupation(s) | teacher, political advisor |
| Political party | Progressive Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
Jane Austin McCurtain (August 19, 1842 – October 27, 1924) was a Choctaw educator and political advisor within the Choctaw Nation, known for her influence on educational and tribal governance throughout her life. Serving as a close advisor to her husband, chief Jackson McCurtain, and later to his successors, she held key roles in Choctaw education, including as superintendent of Jones Academy, and remained active in Choctaw political affairs until her death, serving as custodian of the Choctaw Council House in Tuskahoma.