Daniel McIntosh was born in Georgia on September 20, 1822; his family moved to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in 1828. When the Civil War started, he organized and served as colonel of the 1st Creek Mounted Volunteers, later known as the 1st Creek Cavalry Regiment; eight members of his family served in the regiment. The 1st was one of General Stand Watie’s units, and fought at Pea Ridge, Old Fort Wayne, Honey Springs, and Cabin Creek. The regiment, along with the other units of General Watie’s command, did not surrender until June 23, 1865.

After the war, McIntosh returned to the Indian Territory, where he became a successful farmer, stockman and land owner; during his lifetime he held every position in the Creek Nation except Principal Chief.

McIntosh died at his farm in Fame, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, on April 10, 1896, and is buried in the Fame Cemetery, not far from his farm.

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Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 31892