Siddhesh Joshi (Editor)

Earl Barbry

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Name
  
Earl Barbry


Died
  
July 31, 2013

Earl Barbry avoyellescomAvoyelleans1993EarlBarbyEarlBarbr

Earl Joseph Barbry, Sr. (October 2, 1950 − July 31, 2013) was an American politician and Native American leader.

Earl Barbry IndianzCom Earl Barbry chairman of TunicaBiloxi Tribe passes

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 recognization 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. He was also the longest serving leader of any federally recognized tribe in the United States.

References

Earl Barbry Wikipedia


Similar Topics