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Mattie Ruth Johnson

My Melungeon Heritage: A Story of Life on Newman's Ridge Paperback – January 1, 1997

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The author tells what it was like to grow up and live in a place and time when life was much different than it is now at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

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156 pages
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English
Publisher

Overmountain Press
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January 1, 1997
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8.97 x 6.03 x 0.49 inches
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1570720630
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978-1570720635
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About the Author

Mattie Ruth Johnson lived was born and raised in Hancock County, Sneedville, Tennessee, on Newman’s Ridge in an area called Prospect Ridge. Her ancestors include many Melungeons, and she has done much research on her family lines.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Overmountain Press; 1St Edition (January 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570720630
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570720635
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.97 x 6.03 x 0.49 inches

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- #16,321 in U.S. State & Local History
- #26,489 in Memoirs (Books)

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Cathy J. Avery

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018

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Good product. Great quality. Fast shipping. Happy customer. Received in great condition.

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J. Jamison

Left a Lot Out

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2008

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Having just finished "Walking Towards The Sunset" by Wayne Winkler, I was interested in a first person perspective on what it was like living with a lack of civil rights, not being allowed to vote, go the the school of your choice, and being at the mercy of the census takers as to what race you are. Winkler's book makes it all seem pretty grim, and I wanted to know how the Melungeons coped with the outrage of being a second class citizen. You won't find anything like that in this book. It was an interesting read, but nothing I had not read in other books about living without modern conveniences, and kicking snakes out of the way on your way to the outhouse. Mattie Johnson tells how they did their laundry, how they put up vegetables and fruit, about going to church and school, etc. Everyone loved each other, all their neighbors were friendly, never a bad word was said. All sweetness and light. The children were all well-behaved, and helped with the housework. But the book doesn't even mention the Melungeons till the last couple of pages, when she does a short mention of her ancestors. Not one word about any prejudice at all. This flies in the face of "Walking Towards The Sunset." Both book are centered around Newman's Ridge in north east Tennessee. I am still in the dark. Were the Melungeons really persecuted, or did they live the idealic life in Mattie Johnson's book? I am still interested in their culture. I want to know how they managed to survive and escape the "stigma" of being tri-racial. But I sure didn't find it in this book. This was just a run of the mill collection of childhood stories. The word "Melungeon" could have been left out of the title and just called " Life on Newman's Ridge."

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Bette Morrell

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015

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Always been interested in the Melungeon history and this book was very interesting

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016

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The Melungeon was an excellent book and I've learned so much history from it.

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Katy Brown

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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2008

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A good look at a hard-working family on Newman's Ridge. People don't get any more "real" than this. I smiled and cried. Thank you Mattie Ruth Johnson for sharing your family with us.

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Kyle's Nana

Would highly recommend.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014

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Exactly as described. Fast shipping. Would highly recommend.

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Donna Hunnicutt

same old, same old ny donna hunnicutt

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2011

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THIS IS CERTAINLY NOT WORTH PAYING FOR. JUMPS FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER WITHOUT IT MAKING SENSE. SHE LOVED HER MOM AND DAD; I DID MINE TOO. SHE LOVED HER HOME; I DO MINE TOO. SHE LOVED HER HERITAGE; I DO TOO. QUITE UN REMARKABLE

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Linda Jarrells

In "My Melungeon Heritage" she tells what it was like to grow up and live in a place and ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014

August 27, 1940 - August 13, 2014
At the age of 73 Mattie Ruth Johnson's Holy Spirit left her earthly body and entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a local author and painter. Her book, "My Melungeon Heritage" was written and sold copies all over the United States. She was born in Hancock County, Sneedville, TN on August 27, 1940 and lived on Newman's Ridge in an area called Prospect Ridge. She had a twin sister, but was born 10 minutes before her sister, Goldean. God had an apple in His eye and He took her home before she had got sicker. She was only able to take so much before she was called home.

Ruth had a heart for everyone and she gave to anyone who needed anything. She was a Christian and was Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In "My Melungeon Heritage" she tells what it was like to grow up and live in a place and time when life was much different than it is at the end of the twentieth century. A descendant of several of the first known settlers in Hancock County, she had spent a lot of time through the years reading the history of early settlements and colonization of the United States. Her ancestors include many Melungeons, and she had done much research on her family lines. Interested in the Melungeon history for years, she had corresponded with numerous writers dealing with genealogy and people searching their family trees.

Ruth who had lived in Kingsport, was a nurse. She was also an artist who enjoyed working in oils and watercolors. A special thanks to Brent Kennedy for his help and inspiration. To each of the doctors and nurses who had the pleasure of working with her, she thanks you. She also would like to thank Dr. Springer, Dr. and Mrs. Hemoke, Dr. Michigan, Dr. London, Dr. Jack Whitt and the many more. Preceding her to Heaven were her father and mother, Henry and Opal Johnson; brothers, Henry, Jr., Elmer, Gale and Rex; her sister, Phyllis Smith; nephew, Russell Gilliam; and niece Rebecca Gilliam. Surviving is her twin sister, Goldean White; sisters, Nellie Lynch of Florence, SC and Ivagene Gilliam and many nieces and nephews who she loved very much.

A private graveside service will be held in the Garden of the Mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Mildred Osborne officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family. [...] East Lawn Funeral Home; Memorial Park has the honor of serving the family of Ms. Mattie Ruth Johnson.

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