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There was some discussion on th origin of "BLACK DUTCH"  on several
lists and I couldn't remember which.  I thought someone on all the
lists might have reason to want to know this.    Elveta

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From: Giles Hoyt 
To: 'Elveta Guinn' 
Subject: RE: GERMAN NAMES
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 22:02:43 -0500 
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Muns is most likely a name of German origin. Fletcher is not.  It may
well be, however, that your grandmother was of mixed ancestry.  "Black
Dutch" usually refers to Germans of Catholic religion, presumably
because nuns and priests wear black garb.
Good luck in your searches.  

Prof. Giles Hoyt
Max Kade German-American Center
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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> From:	Elveta Guinn [SMTP:[email protected]]
> Sent:	Wednesday, March 04, 1998 9:07 PM
> To:	Dolores Hoyt
> Subject:	GERMAN NAMES
> 
> Hello,  I know this is an unusual request, but I need some help.   I
> visited your german page hoping it would help.  Could you help me?
> 
> My great grandparents professed to be german.  My grandfather was
> John MUNS.  My grandmother's name was FLETCHER. She said she was,
> "Black Dutch".  She was very much a white person but had dark hair
> and eyes,  while his hair was blond and he had blue eyes.
> 
> I am attempting to find my ancestors but am stuck.  My gr parents
> died in 1940, and 41.  My father preceded his mother, he died in
> 1942.  My mother knew nothing about them except they claimed to be
> German.
> 
> My question is;  is MUNS and FLETCHER really German in origin?
> 
> Thank you,  Elveta Guinn
> 
> 

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