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Old 01-03-2023, 06:26 PM
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Here's an article on Melungeon lineage:Family Tree Magazine, Are You Part of the Lost Tribe of Appalachia?
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From the article: "Some researchers believe they descend from the lost colony of Roanoke, and ended up marrying into American Indian families."

Wouldn't it be amazing if it could be proven that these Melungeon ancestors were Roanoke colonists?
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From the article: "Some researchers believe they descend from the lost colony of Roanoke, and ended up marrying into American Indian families."

Wouldn't it be amazing if it could be proven that these Melungeon ancestors were Roanoke colonists?
I have followed that story since I was a child. I would love to have a resolution to that story.
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From the article: "Some researchers believe they descend from the lost colony of Roanoke, and ended up marrying into American Indian families."

Wouldn't it be amazing if it could be proven that these Melungeon ancestors were Roanoke colonists?
I would love to know of anyone who descended from the Roanoke colonists, Melungeon or not! Does John White have any other descendents?
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