In a message dated 03/04/1999 3:37:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, Bfgriffith@aol.com writes: << always heard that they BLACK DUTCH that is why they were so black. My mother was very dark skinned. Her name was BERTHA BOWLING married my father EMORY SKAGGS i think in GREENUP >> Betty, have you tried the Melungeon List? I think they will have some people who can help you with your Black Dutch questions. I haven't been on the list in a long time but I'm sure they could help. Subscribe to Melungeon-L-request@rootsweb.com Sherry Campbell