I wanted to share a new picture I have added to my family tree...This is Levi Lankford known as "Chinaman".....He is not Chinese, so I'm not sure why he was called that, but hopefully we will find out....I do know he worked in the coal mines.... With his dark skin he claimed to be Black Dutch...Which is what alot of Native Americans claimed to be instead of indian....During the indian removal (trail of tears)my native American ancestors (that I've found out about so far) stayed behind and hid in the mountains in Tennessee or were married into my family....

I just learned last night that his photo is on a postcard that can be purchased out west....Someone said that they have one and was going to try to find it...When I asked what he was famous for...She replied that she thought he performed in the Wild West Shows then...How cool is that?????...Do I have any followers that live out west that have ever seen a postcard with his photo on it?...Anyone???

I hope to learn more about this Lankford ancestor of mine....Pretty fascinating with all this Native American I have in my family on both sides since I was blonde haired and blued eyed when I was growing up....Considering both of my parents have dark hair, but we all have blue eyes...I can't wait to find out more about my ancestors before me.....

Until next time!!~~hugs, Jen