He and his cousin Winchester created the governmental foundation of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory ( now known as Oklahoma ) .
Holmes grew up learning about his family 's leadership and was groomed to take his part in tribal affairs in his turn .
Holmes and Holmes ' cousin Winchester created the governmental foundation of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory ( now known as Oklahoma ) .
Holmes grew up learning about his family 's leadership and was groomed to take his part in tribal affairs in his turn .