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Someone who is of Melungeon descent is descended from one of several groups in the Southeastern United States, mainly in the Cumberland Gap area of central Appalachia: east Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and east Kentucky that are thought to be of mixed European, sub-Saharan African, and Native American ancestry.
Until the late 20th century, some considered the term Melungeon to be pejorative
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What has the author Bonnie Sage Ball written?
Bonnie Sage Ball has written: 'The Melungeons' -- subject(s): Genealogy, History, Melungeons
Where in the US did Melungeons reside and describe their physical features?
Melungeons primarily resided in the Appalachian region of the United States, particularly in areas of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. They are often characterized by a distinct blend of physical features, including darker skin, straight or wavy hair, and facial characteristics that suggest a mix of Native American, African, and European ancestry. This unique heritage has led to a rich cultural identity and a complex history of classification and social perception.
What is a melungeon?
Melungeons are a group of people primarily found in the Appalachian region of the United States, particularly in parts of Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. They are often characterized by a mixed ancestry that includes European, Native American, and African heritage. The origins of the term and the group itself are somewhat obscure, but Melungeons have historically faced social stigma and discrimination, leading to a complex identity. Today, many individuals self-identify as Melungeon and seek to reconnect with their cultural roots.
What race was Abraham Lincoln?
Although widely accepted to be caucasian, Abraham Lincoln was most likely a Melungeon. Melungeons are considered a "tri racial" group with geneographic lineage including Native American, Sub-Saharan African, and Mediterranean peoples.
Is Abraham Lincolns father black?
No, but Lincoln was of Melungeon descent, an interesting people. No one knows exactly who they are or where they came from. The Melungeons were classed as non-white people in some areas as an excuse to take away their land.
Can a black person turn white?
Nope...only nigros can be nigros...sorry...WRONG! The INVERSE of genetic "Blacks" becoming genetic "White" over the course of generational interracial procreation such as in the case of Tri-Racial Isolates (Melungeons, Lumbees, etc.) throughout America and also ancestors of early 'Blacks' in North America who mated with Europeans who decendants continued to mate with Europeans creating 'Whites' with European genetic haplotypes, European phenotypes and European genetic profiles with a smaller trace of Sub-Saharan genes. There is also a small percentage of African-American families with a 'Black or mixed' phenotype having European haplotypes (with Neanderthal genes) from both paternal AND maternal sides leading to a single European ancestor (male & female) from each line. I'm one...
What has the author Jesse Stuart written?
Jesse Stuart has written: 'The life of Jesse Stuart' -- subject(s): American Authors, Authors, American, Bibliography, Biography, Educators 'Dandelion on the Acropolis' -- subject(s): Travel, Description and travel 'Autumn lovesong' -- subject(s): American Love poetry, Love poetry, American 'A penny's worth of character' -- subject(s): Fiction, Honesty 'Come gentle spring' -- subject(s): American Authors 'If I were seventeen again, and other essays' 'Album of destiny' 'Men of the mountains' -- subject(s): Fiction, Mountain life 'He'll be comin' down the mountain' 'Daughter of the legend' -- subject(s): Fiction, Mountain life, Melungeons 'Hie to the hunters' -- subject(s): Fiction, Friendship, Mountain life, Runaways 'Plowshare in heaven' -- subject(s): Fiction, Social life and customs, Mountain life 'The rightful owner' 'Tim, a story' 'The threat that runs so true' 'New harvest' -- subject(s): Social life and customs, Fiction 'Beyond dark hills' -- subject(s): American Authors, Authors, American, Biography, Educators 'Come back to the farm' -- subject(s): Fiction, Social life and customs, Farm life, Mountain life, American Authors 'Lost sandstones and lonely skies, and other essays' -- subject(s): Nature, Christmas, Nature conservation 'Cradle of the copperheads' 'Jesse Stuart on education' -- subject(s): American Authors, Authors, American, Biography, Education, Educators, Knowledge, Philosophy 'Andy finds a way' -- subject(s): Fiction, Cows, Farm life, Pets 'A ride with Huey, the engineer' 'The good spirit of Laurel Ridge' 'Taps for Private Tussie' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Fiction, Humorous stories, Mountain life 'Mr. Gallion's school' -- subject(s): Fiction, Schools, Education, High school principals
