Gilbert Blue
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.
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 | December 5, 1933 |
| Died | June 11, 2016 (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 |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1960 |
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.
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