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The [[Melungeons|Melungeons]] are believed to be of a mixed ancestry living in Appalachia: the mountains of eastern Tennessee and Kentucky; West Virginia; and western North Carolina and Virginia. The Melungeons are of apparent Mediterranean descent who intermarried with the local American Indian tribes. Many believe that they are descended from Portuguese sailors. The Melungeons are believed to have settled the area as early as 1567. Often the Melungeons were confused with other races, such as African Americans, resulting in loss of civil rights and property. For further information about the Melungeons, see: | The [[Melungeons|Melungeons]] are believed to be of a mixed ancestry living in Appalachia: the mountains of eastern Tennessee and Kentucky; West Virginia; and western North Carolina and Virginia. The Melungeons are of apparent Mediterranean descent who intermarried with the local American Indian tribes. Many believe that they are descended from Portuguese sailors. The Melungeons are believed to have settled the area as early as 1567. Often the Melungeons were confused with other races, such as African Americans, resulting in loss of civil rights and property. For further information about the Melungeons, see: | ||
Ball, Bonnie S. ''The Melungeons: Their Origin and Kin''. [Berryville, Virginia: Virginia Book], 1977, 1969. (Family History Library book | Ball, Bonnie S. ''The Melungeons: Their Origin and Kin''. [Berryville, Virginia: Virginia Book], 1977, 1969. (Family History Library book {{FHL|77314|title-id|disp=973 F2bLL}}.) The record contains a brief history, a bibliography, and the names of Melungeons in Tennessee. | ||
Melungeon Interne sites contains queries, research helps, historical background, and legislation affecting Melungeons: | Melungeon Interne sites contains queries, research helps, historical background, and legislation affecting Melungeons: | ||