>From my reading, the Black Irish and Black Dutch and Melungeon were a mix of Portugese sailors who for whatever reason lived in the hills and Indian and other settlers. They have particular physical attributes and there are many interesting websites about them. Sue For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and of love and of sobermindedness. 2Timothy 1:7 --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.