Hatteras Indians. An Algonquian tribe living in 1701 on the sand banks of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina east of Pamlico sound, and frequenting Roanoke Island. Their single village, Sandbanks, had them only about 80 inhabitants. They showed traces of white blood and claimed that some of their ancestors were white. They may have been identical with the Croatan Indians with whom Raleigh's colonists at Roanoke Island are supposed to have taken refuge.
My grandmother was Veta Estelle Payne, raised in Wanchese. Her parents were Albert Browning Payne and Cynthia Pugh Daniels. Looking for any connections I can find.
Our tribe pre- dates the United States. I am a descendant of Peter Gordon, Mark/Marcus Scarborough and Smith Pugh (Hatteras Indians). Additionally, my blood line ties me to Israel Pierce (the Pungo Indian) who also lived on Hatteras. Our tribal land or reservation was located on Hatteras Island.
We were originally called Croatoan/Croatan a state recognized tribe. The European changed our name from “Croatoan” to “Hatteras“ in the early 1700s.
The Hatteras are known as “the People of Shallow water”. Our family migrated to Roanoke Island ,Hyde county and surrounding areas. You will find our surnames amongst the Roanoke and Mattamuskeet natives and other tribes.
We were enumerated into the European system which only allowed you to be called white or black. There were fatal consequences you would face , if you called yourself “Indian.” You could be killed, and or have your children carted off to a reservation. This fear has continued in our family through many generations. Many of our family members are still fearful and in denial about bring “Indian.” We have always known who we are because our bloodline ties us back to the land. I am Roanoke-Hatteras .
Hi Marilyn, Scarboro from Hatteras area is my family too! My Great Great Great Grandmother, Mary Jane Scarborough was birth in the 1st decade of the 1800s. She married a Whedbee from Frisco, NC. I’d love to hook up with you!
Hi Marilyn, Scarborough from Hatteras area is my family too! My Great Great Great Grandmother, Mary Jane Scarborough was birth in the 1st decade of the 1800s. She married a Whedbee from Frisco, NC. I have been studying my genealogy for over a decade & I found this. I’d love to hook up with you!
I am not certain Mary Jane Scaarborough married a Whidbee. She was a Hatteras Indian and had a son out of wedlock. His father was Peter Gordan. Mary took Peter to court for Child Support for her son Mark.
At age 9, Mark was apprentinced to his father and his name changed to Mark/Marcus Gordan. Mark changed his name back to Scarborough which he enlisted in the military, to honor his mother.
Peter’s Ditch and sometimes called Peter’s Creek is a bay on the Pamlico side that was named after Peter Gordan. Mark Scarborough was a Hatteras Indian and the last yaupon tea harvester.
I am also a descendant of Smith Pugh. He is a Hatteras Indian. Smith Pugh married Annie Mariah Simmons Pugh my great great grandmother. Annie Pugh was a Pungo River Indian and the granddaughter of Israel Pierce, a American Revolutionary War Patriot. Annie’s Death Certificate indicates her parents were Asa and Elizabeth Simmons. So much to share and still alot of history to confirm.
Save the date and come to our Powwow April 11 and 12, 2026 at Manteo high School in Manteo, NC. Visit our website at http://www.ncalgonquians.com Hope we can connect.
My great great grandmother’s are is Jazeny Pugh. I am interested in knowing more about Hatteras and my family line. Thank you!
Hi Jayeteanna,
Yes we are cousins and we need to connect with as many relatives as possible to help tell our story.
I am also a descendant of Smith Pugh. He is a Hatteras Indian. Smith Pugh married Annie Mariah Simmons Pugh my great great grandmother. Annie Pugh was a Pungo River Indian and the granddaughter of Israel Pierce, a American Revolutionary War Patriot. Annie’s Death Certificate indicates her parents were Asa and Elizabeth Simmons. So much to share and still alot of history to confirm.
two of the four daughters of Smith and Annie Pugh were our great grand mother Angenora Pugh Berry and your great great grandmother Jazeny Pugh Gallop. Smith and Annie Pugh lived in Hatteras.
Frank Speck, an ethnologist from the Smithsonian, interviewed Annie in 1915 and traced her descent to Israel Pierce a Revolutionary War Patriot.
Save the date and come to our Powwow April 11 and 12, 2026 at Manteo High School in Manteo, NC. Visit our website at http://www.ncalgonquians.com Hope we can connect.
Good Day, I am also a descendent of Smith and Anna (Simmons) Pugh. One of their children Arinda Pugh B1863 married Isaac Mann B1855 who are my great great grandparents. One of their children Luther Mann B1889 of Manteo NC married Amy Echo (Simmons) Mann B1894 who are my great grandparents. One of their children Noah Carlton Mann B1936 is my grandfather! From my research I see I am descendent of not only Hatteras Indians but also Pungo River (Mattamuskeet/Machapunga) Tribe.
You are exactly correct and we are cousins and descendants of Israel Pierce, a Revolutionary War Patriot and also known as the Pungo River Indian. Smith and Annie Pugh raised their family in Hatteras. Smith Pugh was a Hatteras indian.
Smith Pugh married Annie Mariah Simmons Pugh, my great great grandmother. Annie Pugh was a Pungo River Indian and the granddaughter of Israel Pierce, Annie’s Death Certificate indicates her parents were Asa and Elizabeth Simmons. So much to share and still alot of history to confirm. Please encourge family to unite and enroll in the Roanoke-Hatteras Tribe.
Also Save the date and come to our Powwow April 11 and 12, 2026 at ManteoHigh School in Manteo, NC. Visit our website at http://www.ncalgonquians.com Hope we can connect. Please give my regards to Della!
I am descended from the Mills family of the Albemarle Sound area. My ancestry is of this tribe, according to family genealogy.
Well I’m A Descendant Of The Croatian Indians My Great Great Grandmother Was A Full Blooded Croatoan Indian Her Name Is Mollie Revels Pankey
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