- Melungeon - Wikipedia
Estes, Goins, Ferguson, and Crain wrote in their 2011 summary "Melungeons, A Multi-Ethnic Population" that the Riddle family is the only Melungeon participant with historical records identifying them as having Native American origins, but their DNA is European
- 40 Famous Melungeons and Their Impact on History
From pioneering frontiersmen to groundbreaking writers, Melungeons have shaped history in intriguing ways My journey tracing 40 of the most famous and impactful Melungeons revealed stories of triumph in the face of adversity
- Melungeons: The Forgotten People Whose DNA Reveals a Wild Ancestry!
Hidden in the mist-covered mountains of Appalachia lives a mysterious group called the Melungeons These people with olive skin, distinctive features, and a complex heritage have puzzled historians for centuries
- The Melungeon’s: Unveiling the Mystery of Appalachia’s Mixed Ancestry
The Melungeons are descendants of a diverse group of people with mixed ethnic ancestry Before the end of the 18th century, they were discovered living in isolated pockets of the southeastern United States, particularly in the rugged Appalachian Mountains
- History Of The Melungeons: The Forgotten Tribe Of Appalachia - NewsOne
Often referred to as “tri-racial isolates,” Melungeons first appeared in newspapers and print in the 18th century to describe people of mixed ancestry in Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina
- FAQ - Melungeon Heritage Association
Melungeon is a term that first appeared in print in the 19th century, used in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina to describe people of mixed ancestry Melungeons were considered by outsiders to have a mixture of European, Native American, and African ancestry
- The Melungeons: Appalachia’s Mysterious People
The Melungeons have long been a source of intrigue and mystery in Appalachian history This mixed-ancestry group, primarily found in the mountains of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina, has inspired speculation about its origins for centuries
- Melungeons: Are You Part of “The Lost Tribe Of Appalachia”?
Most families in Appalachia have some Melungeon roots, although many aren’t aware of them — or try to keep them a family secret After suffering from centuries of Anglo American racism, many families have purposely buried their Melungeon ancestry, making genealogical research a challenge
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