Gilbert Blue

Gilbert Blue
Chief of the Catawba Nation
In office
1973–2007
Preceded byAlbert Sanders
Succeeded byBuck George (acting)
Personal details
Born(1933-12-05)December 5, 1933
DiedJune 11, 2016(2016-06-11) (aged 82)[1]
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Cause of deathMesothelioma
SpouseElizabeth Sharpe
OccupationPolitician
Known forFederal rerecognition of the Catawba Nation
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1951–1960

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.

Personal life

Blue died on June 11, 2016, of mesothelioma.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Gilbert Blue Obituary (2016)". The Herald. June 13, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "Catawba Chiefs 1700's–Present" (PDF). Catawba Cultural Center Archives. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Blue, Gilbert - South Carolina Encyclopedia". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  4. ^ 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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