[RegulatorCountry]

There is a genetic project or two going on, or was. Clues in behavior and speech, too. Sort of restless, moved a lot outside of their, what, strongholds in VA, TN and NC? Not sure if that’s the right word. So-called “shovel teeth” are a physical trait, claiming to be “Black Dutch” or “Portugee” would be a linguistic clue.

I’ve got a few genealogical lines with strong ties to the group, most notably Sizemore.

[Ditter]

I just Googled Melungeon, interesting. My grandfather was born in 1879 in Texas but his family came originally from Tennessee. He went back there to visit them a few times. It was his different looks that make me wonder about his ancestry. His last name was Copeland and I have never seen that name among Melungeon names. Wish I had asked him more questions before he died. Isn't it always that way?