She was Native American. (SV-719)
Gloria Vandiver Inman says “she MAY have been Indian, she may NOT have been Indian.” (SV-972)
Dana Pierson says Oral tradition indicates she was “born with the Sign” (meaning with light eyes and blond hair). (SV-721)
1768-1850 NC Marriage Bonds: No male FEATHERS listed. (SV-1265)
1782: No FEATHERS in Montgomery Co., VA Tax List. (SV-896)
1778-1803 Wilkes Co., NC: No FEATHERS. (SV-987)
1778-1841: No Feathers bought or sold land in Washington Co., VA. (SV-889)
1773-1789: No Feathers bought or sold land in Montgomery Co., VA. (SV-893)
1782 Washington Co., VA Tax List: No FEATHERS. (SV-926)
1787 No Feathers on Russell Co., VA Tax list. (SV-895)
1778-1868 Wilkes Co., NC: No FEATHERS marriages. (SV-942)
1782-1787 VA Taxpayers list showed no Feathers. (SV-897)
1790 Wilkes Co., NC census: No Feathers. (SV-887)
1800 Ashe Co., NC - No Feathers. (SV-885)
1802 Lee Co., VA Property list does show a John L. FEATHEY who owned 52 ac. (SV-909)
Tom and Nellie had left Turkey Cove, Lee co., VA and were living across Black Mtn. at the time of her death. It is said that at the time of her death she asked to be taken back to Turkey Cove to be buried with her people. (SV-721)
Note: No FEATHERS will recorded in Washington Co., VA 1777-1855. (SV-898)