This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2YB.2ACI/1225.1237.1849.2.2 Message Board Post: Dear Kevin Mullins and Patricia Wilson It's good to be back with my records. You have mentioned several names. Among the various authors, Brent Kennedy seems to provide the best coverage of your particular Surnames in the Carolinas. CHAVIS - in all 5 states (KY, TN, NC, SC, TN) - good Portuguese/Spanish name - Lumbee/Croatan in N & S Carolina - Redbones in Louisiana via N & S Carolina - Brass Ankles in South Carolina DEES - I have nothing. GOINS - in all 5 states (KT, NC, SC, TN, VA) - possible Portuguese/Spanish name - What do you call a mixed Portuguese/Indian subcontinent person from the "Goa Coast" of India? The Goa Coast was the primary Portuguese port from South Africa > Mosenbique > Hormoz > Goa Coast, India > Malaca, Malaysia > Macau/HongKong. Answer: a Goan/Goen/Goin/Gowan, etc. IVEY - I have nothing. JEFFRIES - I have nothing. SWEAT - Redbones in Louisiana via N & S Carolina TUCKER - I have nothing. Didn't The Melungeon Heritage Association put on a great show at Vardy below Newman's Ridge? I especially appreciated the hospitality provided by the "tent provider", the local Rev. Seven Gibson. Phil Beltz