Interesting have always wondered what black Irish meant. Can anyone define that. Also I find it hard to believe and Indians living in Perry County in the 1850's........most had headed west or were being put on reservations.................not living in the general populace maybe a few but not as many as we may think.... I have ran into alot of individuals who say grandmothers or grandfathers were full blooded indians but cant seem to prove it... john

I believe that the black Irish were a part of the Irish population that were rather dark complected with jet black hair. Some believe that they came from Spain originally. Regards, Angela Wilkins ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [PA-Perry] indian great grand mother > Interesting have always wondered what black Irish meant. Can anyone define > that. Also I find it hard to believe and Indians living in Perry County in > the 1850's........most had headed west or were being put on > reservations.................not living in the general populace maybe a few > but not as many as we may think.... I have ran into alot of individuals who > say grandmothers or grandfathers were full blooded indians but cant seem to > prove it... > > john > >