Anyone else believe/know that they are of Melungeon descent?
I had no idea why my dad's side of the family looked so dark-skinned and had certain uncommon features. We all have Asian-type folds on our top eyelids. We have very high cheekbones. And, we have the ridges on the backs of our front teeth and the extra bump on the back of our skulls. And, his side of the family has a Melungoen surname common to TN, too.
Now, I know that these are classic characteristics of Melungeons.
I am in the process of trying to do more research to see if I can prove this ancestry.
Melungeon info Melungeon traits
Just wondering if anyone else knew of having Melungeon ancestry.