From what I've learned over the years by those who've researched the Melungeon is that they Claimed to be Melungeons as a way to "blend" in & not be 'punished' for being Indian. But I haven't personally studied anything about the Melungeon's so I'm not sure. I think my ancestors were aliens.......came here in a ship bred with the local people & took off again. Only explanation that works right now LOL (actually they were pretty stubborn & didn't want anyone to know anything about them) :) Alli :) > Alli > > Do you believe that some Cherokee or Native Americans claimed to be > Melungeon or were 'mixed' with Melungeon's? > > > Joyce Gaston Reece