Biography of Otis R. Cureton

Otis R. Cureton, born on October 12, 1879, in Lancaster, South Carolina, moved to Florida as a child. He began working at a young age, later managing a store and climbing the ranks at the Southern Express Company. In 1905, he relocated to Wagoner, Indian Territory, to enter the land and real estate business. Since February 1918, he has been the manager of the Oklahoma Land Loan Company in Muskogee, achieving significant success. Active in politics, he and his wife, Beulah, have contributed notably to the Republican Party.

A Sketch of Life During the War Between the States

Mrs. Anna Cureton Stevens reflects on her experiences during the Civil War, detailing the loneliness and challenges she faced while managing her family farm after her brothers enlisted. Despite the hardships, she found purpose in supporting soldiers and maintaining the home. She describes the anxiety of waiting for her brothers and the terror of Sherman’s advances through her state. As the war concluded, she conveys her deep sorrow and pride for the Confederate cause, emphasizing the fight for states’ rights rather than slavery.