Gilbert Blue
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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 (aged 82) |
| Cause of death | Mesothelioma |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| 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 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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