What do you think of Melungeon?

Question

What do you think of Melungeon people? What about American Melungeon people? (ie exotic, cool, interesting heritage, ect). If you want, post your age, ethnicity, age and country. This is a project for school so don't say something like why can't we all just be called Americans or turn it into a racial thing.

Answer 1

I am from the Melungeon people. I have the Anatolian ridge on the back of my neck and the ridges on the back of my front teeth and blue eyes. I get it from my grandmother's side of the family. I've done extensive research on her side of the family. There is such a rich mixture of culture and history. In fact, my gggggg-grandfather Thomas Nash is one of the progenitors of the Louisiana Redbones. As you know, they are Indian, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, French, African, etc. a mixture of so many ethnic groups. You should research them it's very interesting.

I consider myself mostly white, mainly because I have extremely fair skin and blue eyes. I identify mostly with the Cajun culture because I've been around it most of my life. I don't deny any bit of my Redbone, Indian, Melundeon heritage, I just don't know a lot about it. I'm researching it and learning about it. I'm 40 years old and I live in Marksville, Louisiana but I grew up in Coon, Louisiana.

I feel no shame for any drop of ethnic blood I have in me, if anyone has a problem with it, then it's their problem. I'm proud of my heritage as, I think everyone should be. I applaud you for your interest. Good luck. 2D

Answer 2

Im not melungeon, but I think that they're (were) very pretty!