McBETH, SUE L. Born in Ohio of Scottish pioneers, educated at the school
for young women in Steubenville, Ohio. Came to Goodwater among the
Choctaws in 1860, from Fairfield, Iowa. Taught the older girls academic
subjects and all types of household skills after clam hours. Gathered
data for a history of mission schools. This material came to the Oklahoma
Historical Society through a niece, Mary Crawford. In this, Miss McBeth
commented on the full rich singing voices of the Choctaws and their soft,
beautiful language, also their quiet dignity. On the outbreak of the War
between the States, went to the Nez Perch8 of the Northwest, where many
years were spent in their service. At time of death was writing a Net
Perds grammar and dictionary which are now in the Smithsonian Institute.
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