Robert Maxwell Harris was a Chickasaw politician who served as the governor of the Chickasaw Nation from 1896 to 1898.

Robert M. Harris
Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
In office
1896–1898
Preceded byPalmer Mosely
Succeeded byDouglas H. Johnston
Personal details
Born
Robert Maxwell Harris

1850
Tishomingo, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, U.S.
Died1927

Biography

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Robert Maxwell Harris was born in 1850 east of Tishomingo, Indian Territory.[1] He was elected Governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1896 and served until 1898.[2] He expanded schools throughout the nation during his tenure and oversaw the building of the Chickasaw Capitol Building. He was a signed of the Atoka Agreement and served as the first president of the Chickasaw Bank in 1901. He died in 1927.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gov. Robert Harris". Chickasaw Hall of Fame. Chickasaw Nation. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Robert M. Harris Elected As Governor". www.chickasaw.tv. Chickasaw Nation. Retrieved 26 September 2024.