[Eric in the Ozarks]

When the Indians were ordered out of Missouri in the 1800s, many came back, claiming they were "Black Dutch," or something like that.

[hispanarepublicana]

Just what is "Black Dutch" and "Black Irish"? I'd always heard "Black Irish" were from the days of the Spanish Armada in Ireland, but I'm not completely sure that's right.

[Puddleglum]

Funny, I was just reading about the Black Dutch the other day. Well, I saw the topic mentioned. Need to look into them, too.

Here's a link about the Blue People: The Blue People of Kentucky

[jacquej]

Interesting. My deceased father told me that my maternal grandmother was referred to by the family as being "Black Dutch", but was really a Choctaw.

The family lived in western Arkansas, near Danville.

Anyway to prove it? Dunno. Most of those who would know the trurth are long gone.