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. 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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