Earl Barbry

Earl Barbry
Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe
In office 1978–2013
Personal details
Born	Earl Joseph Barbry Sr. (1950-10-02)October 2, 1950
Died	July 31, 2013(2013-07-31) (aged 62) Alexandria, Louisiana

Earl Joseph Barbry Sr. (October 2, 1950 − July 31, 2013) was an American politician and Native American leader who served as the Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi tribe from 1978 to 2013.

Raised on the Tunica-Biloxi Indian reservation, in Marksville, Louisiana, Barbry was elected tribal chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi tribe of Louisiana in 1978 and served until his death. In September 1981, the tribe received recognition from the United States Government. He also help opened a hotel-casino for the tribe. Barbry died of cancer on July 31, 2013, aged 62, in Alexandria, Louisiana.[1][2] He was also the longest serving leader of any federally recognized tribe in the United States.

See also

• Tunica-Biloxi
• Marksville, Louisiana
• Mansura, Louisiana
• Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
• Isle Brevelle
• Horace Pierrite

References

1. "Obituary for Chairman Earl Barbry Sr. - Marksville, LA". www.hixsonbrothers.com. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
2. "Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Earl Barbry Sr. dies at 62". NOLA.com. The Associated Press. 2013-08-01. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved 2017-09-28.