Earl Barbry | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe | |
| In office 1978–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Earl Joseph Barbry Sr. October 2, 1950 |
| Died | July 31, 2013 (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[edit]
- Tunica-Biloxi
- Marksville, Louisiana
- Mansura, Louisiana
- Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
- Isle Brevelle
- Horace Pierrite
- Horace Pierite, Jr.
References[edit]
- ^ "Obituary for Chairman Earl Barbry Sr. - Marksville, LA". www.hixsonbrothers.com. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
- ^ "Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Earl Barbry Sr. dies at 62". NOLA.com. The Associated Press. 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2017-09-28.