This is one of a group of articles tagged “The Massa Theory”. It analyzes two statements from “The End of the Trail: The Saga of the ‘Coon’ Indian Heritage,” by Bill and Jane Wilson, and Mary M. Van Duyn Overton, 3 February 1997.
You will find some articles on the blog Coon Genealogy, with some duplication on this blog.
In this article, I will be analyzing two statements that are presented as fact Continue reading
Will of John COON, Henry County, Indiana, 1838
The following are two thumbnails of the recorded will of John COON from Henry County, Indiana, filed 29 October 1838. Continue reading
The Massa Theory – Does Our Family Descend from Tecumseh, and If So, How?
Genealogy began as my serious hobby when I was 18 and it seemed to take over my life. You know, like when I was supposed to be doing homework… entire weekends at the library… sneaking in some genealogy at the office during lunch break… Genealogy became my passion. Continue reading
Minnie Magdalene (KUHN) VAN DUYN is my 2nd great grandmother. Continue reading
This is a repost.
In the mid-1990s, some cousins found this photo in a deceased relative’s belongings. We had never seen it before. It was with other photos, but none of them were of a Native American.
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