Samuel Taylor Blue | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Catawba Nation | |
| In office 1931–1943 | |
| Preceded by | John Brown |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Harris |
| In office 1956–1958 | |
| Preceded by | John Idle Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Albert Sanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1872[1] Catawba, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1959 (aged 86) Catawba, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cemetery, Catawba, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Last native speaker of the Catawba language[2] |
Samuel Taylor Blue (c. 1871–1959) was a Native American Chief of the Catawba Nation from 1931 to 1938, 1941–1943, and 1956–1958.[3] He was a leading figure in the tribal community, whether or not he was formally serving as Chief at that time. A strong advocate for cultural preservation, Blue and his mother, Margaret George Brown, were the last known native speakers of the Catawba language.[2][4][5]
- ^ "Chief Samuel Taylor Blue (1872-1959)". Find A Grave Memorial. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Chief Samuel Taylor (Thunderbird) Blue Papers - Accession 496". Winthrop University. 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
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