Gilbert Blue
Chief of the Catawba Nation
Gilbert Blue | |
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Chief of the Catawba Nation | |
In office 1973–2007 | |
Preceded by | Albert Sanders |
Succeeded by | Buck George (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1933-12-05)December 5, 1933 |
Died | June 11, 2016(2016-06-11) (aged 82)[1] Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
Cause of death | Mesothelioma |
Spouse | Elizabeth Sharpe |
Occupation | Politician |
Known for | Federal rerecognition of the Catawba Nation |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1951–1960 |
Gilbert Blue (December 5, 1933 – June 11, 2016) was a Native American chief of the Catawba Nation in the U.S. state of South Carolina from 1973 until 2007.[2] He was a grandson of chief Samuel Taylor Blue. Blue was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3] During his time as chief, the Catawba received federal recognition.
Personal life
Blue died on June 11, 2016, of mesothelioma.[4]
References
- ^ "Gilbert Blue Obituary (2016)". The Herald. June 13, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Catawba Chiefs 1700's–Present" (PDF). Catawba Cultural Center Archives. 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Blue, Gilbert - South Carolina Encyclopedia". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ Dys, Andrew (June 11, 2016). "Former Catawba Indian Chief Gilbert Blue, who 'saved' tribe, dies following illness". The Herald. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
External links
- article on Catawba's quest for a casino
- Indianz interview with Blue
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