| Earl Barbry | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe | |
| In office 1978–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Earl Joseph Barbry Sr. (1950-10-02)October 2, 1950 |
| Died | July 31, 2013(2013-07-31) (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. He was also the longest serving leader of any federally recognized tribe in the United States.
See also
- Tunica-Biloxi
- Marksville, Louisiana
- Mansura, Louisiana
- Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
- Isle Brevelle
- Horace Pierrite
References
- "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. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
  | This article about a Louisiana politician is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |
 | This biographical article about a Native American politician is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |