Hi, COLLINS Cuzzins: Melungeons were/are people of mixed racial and ethnic backgrounds in east Tennessee, and in that general area. Vardy COLLINS seems to be the first [COLLINS] of the settlers in that area. For those of you interested in COLLINSes that were/are connected to the Melungeons of east Tennessee...and elsewhere now, here are a couple websites to check out: WELCOME PAGE - MELUNGEON http://www.clinch.edu/appalachia/melungeon/ [links to other pertinent sites in the above] APPALACHIA MOUNTAIN FAMILIES - http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvnichol/AMFHome/index.htm this one right above has COLLINS data. Good hunting - good luck! Shirley: bobert@panacom.com