Gilbert Blue
Gilbert Blue | |
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Catawba Indian Nation leader | |
In office 1973–2007 | |
Succeeded by | Donald Rodgers |
Personal details | |
Born | December 5, 1933 |
Died | June 11, 2016 82) | (aged
Cause of death | Mesothelioma |
Military career | |
Allegiance |
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Service/ | United States Navy |
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. He was a grandson of chief Samuel Taylor Blue. Blue was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[1]. During his time as chief, the Catawba received federal recognition.
Blue died on June 11, 2016, of mesothelioma.[2]
References
- ↑ "Blue, Gilbert - South Carolina Encyclopedia". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ↑ Dys, Andrew (2016-06-11). "Former Catawba Indian Chief Gilbert Blue, who 'saved' tribe, dies following illness". The Herald. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
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