Beasley Denson

Beasley Denson
NationalityMississippi Choctaw
OccupationTribal chief
TitleMiko
PredecessorPhillip Martin
SuccessorPhyliss J. Anderson
SpouseLena Denson

Beasley Denson served as Miko or Tribal Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians from 2007 to 2011. He is the third person to be elected as Tribal Chief since the tribe adopted its modern constitution.[1] Beasley Denson defeated 28-year incumbent Phillip Martin by 211 votes, receiving 1,697 votes compared to Martin's 1,486.[2]

  1. ^ "Beasley Denson: Sworn in as Chief of Mississippi Band, Denson assumes title of Miko". Tanasi Journal. 2007-08-14. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  2. ^ "Recount Done, Martin Concedes Defeat". WTOK-TV. 2007-07-05. Archived from the original on 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2009-12-01.