Removed with his tribe to Indian Territory, he fled with his family to Sulphur Springs, Texas during the Civil War. His daughter Sophia Alice Callahan was born during their time in Texas, but at War's end, the family returned to Okmulgee.
During the Civil War, he left his tribe and journeyed to Sulphur Springs, Texas with his family.  Sophia Alice Callahan, his daughter, was born during their time in Texas. After the war ended, they returned to Okmulgee.