Gilbert Blue
| Gilbert Blue | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Catawba Indian Nation leader | |
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In office 1973–2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Donald Rodgers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1933 |
| Died | June 11, 2016 (aged 82) |
| Cause of death | Mesothelioma |
| Religion | Mormonism |
|
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. During his time as chief, the Catawba received federal recognition.
Blue died on June 11, 2016, of mesothelioma.[1]
References
- ↑ 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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