A foremost Melungeon
researcher and descendant has written an excellent fact-filled book
about early Melungeon families and their neighbors. Goins documents
their history from Hancock County back to North Carolina and Virginia.
Many family stories are sprinkled throughout. He thoroughly studies the
Goinses and Minors, adding additional information in special sections
on the Arrington, Bledsoe, England, Fisher, Hurd, Johnsons, Lawson,
Riddle, Roller, Vanzant, and Wallen families. A substantial chapter
deals with the Sizemores and the real story of "Wild Bill" Sizemore
(1833-1867).This volume has document photos, abstractions, family
photos, and oral stories you won't find in print anywhere else.
209 pp., 6 x 9, softcover $17.95 plus shipping