Gilbert Blue

Gilbert Blue
Catawba Indian Nation leader
In office
1973–2007
Succeeded by Donald Rodgers
Personal details
Born (1933-12-05)December 5, 1933
Died June 11, 2016(2016-06-11) (aged 82)
Cause of death Mesothelioma
Military career
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch 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

  1. ↑ "Blue, Gilbert - South Carolina Encyclopedia". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  2. ↑ 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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