Searching for male descendants of any of the following Melungeon ancestors.
We are searching for volunteers to undergo Y DNA testing through Family Tree DNA. In cases of financial hardship, assistance on the testing may be provided.
Rewards offered for verifiable leads.
Collins
Any male descendants who can accurately trace their male lines back to the Collins Melungeon family lines.
Gibson
Male descendants of Alexander and Burwell Gibson, oldest sons of Bryson Gibson (1782-1867)
Male descendants of Henry Gibson (1777-1857) passed away in Morgan County KY, descendants of Reuben Gibson, born early 1770's, passed away about 1834 Harlan County, Kentucky.
Bunch
Any verifiable male descendants of Micajah Bunch, or Shadrach Bunch, Israel Bunch, and Claiborne Bunch.
Riddle
Any male descendants of Moses Riddle, or his sons William and John Riddle.
Nichols
Any male descendants of Surrell Nichols of Sullivan County, Indiana. (1786-1875)
Any male descendants of Black John Nichols, Carter County KY, Elliott County KY (1783-1872), or his son Joseph Nichols born about 1810, last known record 1870 Greenup County KY.
Any male descendants of Sanford Nichols of Scioto County, Ohio (1872-1918)
Any male descendants of William Nichols of Magoffin County KY, (1830-1903), or his brother John Nichols (1832-1874)