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Bill, could you help me with these names. I have read in Dr. Kennedy’s book “The Melungeons” The resurrection of a proud people.
That the name Perkins is a name for the Redbones from the Carolines and Louisiana. I have an ancestor named Mary W. Perkins. and was wondering if she was connected to the Redbones. Here is what information I have on her.
Mary W. Perkins Born June-6-1830.Died May-2-1882. She was married to
George Whitman Born April-22-1807. Died March-4-1864.
They were married june-30-1847 in Greenbrier co. WV.
They were also born in Greenbrier co. WV.
Also
Mary ann Parkins Born 1835 in Greenbrier co.?
married to
Wellington Holley Born 1813and died 1904 in Greenbrier co. WV.
They were married 11-12-1853.
Her name may have been Perkins put have only seen as Parkins so far. Would like to make connection with the melungeons through these 2 female ancestors who married into the Whitmans and Holleys. Have wondered if Mary ann Parkins and mary W. Perkins might be sisters or cousins. Thank you Bill. Also I see where you have Collins ancestors and was wondering which Collins you descend from?
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