Dear Jennifer,
Parker Adkins 1720 Henrico, VA was 1/2 Shawano-Metis – his first wife was Hopia. Hezekiah Adkins was born to her in about 1759 which made him 3/4 Shawano-Hopia-Metis
Shawano-Metis = Melungeon.
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Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these terms and to understand how it all works. To be honest, I’m still trying to figure it out. Hezekiah’s children would then move into the like eg: 15/32nds or something that I don’t understand how to mark, but I’m learning.
Also, I’m trying to figure out how William V Adkins was full blooded Melungeon when the very definition of Melungeon was tri-racial.
It’s something to ponder this morning and Good luck with your research.
Thanks as always and Welcome to the Family,
Sheila Jean Adkins Metcalf