Melungeon Voices S1 E5 – Robert Wells
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- UPDATED: 8.10.2025
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- Melungeons, Research
date:
7.24.2020
length:
22 min
podcast:
presenter:
producer:
Lis Malone (Lis Malone LLC)
host:
Heather Andolina (MHA President)
guest:
Robert Wells
notes:
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description:
Software developer, Robert Wells, repurposed his professional skills in both research and analysis to pursue genealogical studies. In this episode he shares his knowledgeable insight while providing tips on how to apply genealogical records, DNA analysis and third-party ancestry records services to learn more about your own personal family tree, as well as ways to avoid common research pitfalls.
Host Heather Andolina shares insight into her current documentary film, "Infamous Characters Notorious Villains" and how her family's Melungeon heritage discovery served as inspiration.
Host Heather Andolina shares insight into her current documentary film, "Infamous Characters Notorious Villains" and how her family's Melungeon heritage discovery served as inspiration.
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- Melungeon Voices S5 E5 – Overcoming Generational Trauma and Melungeon Resilience
- The Portuguese Making of America: Melungeons and Early Settlers of America
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