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Population collapse.... ? We just gone leave out what actually happened and talk about the result...

Some families were against it like mine was but cousin married anyway

Some of my family are from there

This is where I’m from I was born I Welch ❤

Look up Coal Toxicity

My mom was born in Pence Springs and lived in Beckley for a while and raised in Alderson.

My mom was born and raised in WV. She had Appalachian pride.

Amazing video, I love the history of Appalachia and the coal mining industry and find it extremely interesting and overlooked.

You are doing a great service pointing out that genetics and glacial history defy the common wisdom! As to black Appalachians and diversity, I know black hillbillies, Lebanese Hillbillies, and Italian Hillbillies!

My 5x great grandfather was a trader, who supplied George Washington’s troops in the French and Indian war. We ended up in a place with more educational and economic opportunities than most (the upper Ohio Valley), but have been here ever since.

My Grandfather worked at and retired from Jewell Valley.

Woooooooo

In about 45 years of field geology in West Virginia, often in remote areas, I have only once come across two “girls” looking after an old lady, who appeared to be products of inbreeding.

After watching this video, I am now a follower. I live in Virginia and Appalachia has always fascinated me. You now have a new subscriber.

46 x -76 quebec same ting 🦃🦫🦨🐞

Looks Beautiful. I'm in Tucson Arizona. It sucks

being an Austin resident (unfortunately) i wonder if when someone says "hey it's not that bad out there, it's a nice place", it's because they're a realtor fishing for customers

Goofy area filled with gossiping morons!

Appalachian History.....same as australia history of first nations people

👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 I Bet The Same People That Make Fun of Appalachian Intermarriage Family SEE ZERO PROBLEM WITH HOMOSEXUALITY. * they seem to have forgotten “Love Is Love.”

How are the Appalachia's any different than any other isolated community. Like the one I currently survive in. Especially back in the early/mid 1800's with no railroad/transportation to bring "new" people. Those of "us" who live (survive) in poor conditions were and are hard working people trying to survive WITHOUT the monetary assistance of the controlling government (to buy votes). Back then we had to grow our own crops, that required people to make it work. So "families" were large. It just seems that the label given to the communities of the Appalachians was/is a ploy/distraction to prop up the rest of the "upper class". And hide/mask the sexual activities of their own. And you're correct about the "Royals" practiced this for centuries. To those who receive the government monetary assistance, there is little motivation to earn a better standard of living. The balance of "needs and wants".

Free video I love to thank you for sharing this did you get a great job thank you for sharing that hope to see more❤

really need to talk to the locals

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I graduated from Powell valley highschool in 1968.

My grandfather started out pulling mule coal carts in and out of the mines. When he retired he was superintendent of westmorland coal co trystate division. His name was Felix Minor.

I’ve subscribed to Myron Cook’s geology lectures on CZcams for a while and I find him fascinating. Having grown up in the Laurentian mountains and travelled the Appalachians from Labrador to Georgia a few times I’m especially interested in its geological backstory. To think that at one time Africa was a part of the Appalachians and that the height and grandeur of the Appalachians was far greater than the Rocky Mountains or the Himalayas is mind boggling. See the lecture here: czcams.com/video/tPrcNmsfc2c/video.htmlsi=fHIVGNoiy0CftFu0

Very impressive analysis mate.

You lost me at "politicians".

Forgotten history that we should not forget

Great video my friend looking at the holler's of West Virginia where I know from my history class that a great many of my fellow Scots came and settled in years gone by. All the best from a new friend in Scotland

You should to make with audio in Spanish i like it

I live there

Oh! Wow! I would absolutely love to do what you do! What an exciting job! Congratulations on your new career! This is awesome!

The isolation of the Appalachian mountains is what makes it a unique place to grow up, live, and enjoy. The hardship of living in these mountains has carved and molded the people in the uniqueness that they are. The remoteness created us as a people unlike anywhere else in the United States. You will not find a better place to grow up, live, and die, than in these mountains. I have lived here all of my life. I wouldn’t be happy living anywhere else. I think you feel what I feel, and what you have described in this video. I have never felt the typical stereotype of being called a “Hillbilly” from outsiders. Quite to the contrary, the outsiders, or “outlanders” that were never from here, that I have met, respect the region, culture, and heritage that we take for granted. The people I meet seem to come to our region for the first time with their mouths gaping open in awe. It is as if they had just died and were transported to paradise. While we sometimes complain about the isolation, the lack of industry and jobs, these “outlanders” coming here remind me why my home is so special, and why I shouldn’t take it for granted. It makes me proud to be called “Hillbilly,” though I was always proud to be a “Hillbilly.” However, like a lot of people who are native to our region, I am always suspicious of the motives out “outlanders” coming here to live. Fear of outsiders does seem to be a very common and typical trait of all Appalachians. I don’t mind them to come and visit with us. But, by God! Do not come here to try and change the area! Do not come here and try to change the people! We like things to stay just the way they are. I don’t know if my words were what you wanted when you asked for comments about your film. But, after watching your film, this is what it means to me. Thank you.

My family has lived in Yancey County North Carolina since the 1700s. I take pride in being called “Hill Billy.” We are the most self reliant, industrious, and independent folks in all of America.

“You can call me Hillbilly.” “You can call me a mountain man.” “You can call me Appalachia.” “Appalachia is who I am.” ❤️

I’m proud to be called “Hill Billy.” We are the most self reliant and most independent people in the United States. What’s not to be proud of?

The description of a holler is families that have settled in a close space makes me smile. Nowadays, “generational estrangement” is normal. If I could find property where my mom, myself and my not so little could live with adjacent properties, that would be awesome.

I was just there last week!

Very informative.

My great grandfather x 6 lived in Lewisburg in the latter 18th - early to mid 19th centuries. He was a carpenter by trade and farmer. There is an example of his work in the museum. All of the male offspring were soldiers in the CSA. Unfortunately, their duties as they saw them were wrongly rooted in the bigoted continuation and expansion of slavery. As a young’un with a youthful admiration and very limited knowledge, I was proud. However, with a little age, knowledge and critical thinking I soon realized the error of their ways. Nice tour of Lewisburg though.

40yrs ago, I graduated high school in Wyoming county, and joined the military. I've regretted ever leaving home I love that area

my momma was born here, and 6 of her brother and sisters, my grandpa worked the mines.. the martins..ive visited here several times.. thank you for this awesome video...

All my people are from Hancock County

Thank you! You have done the Appalachian people a much deserved service! It's SAD how so much of our history was "controlled" by a few in the US.

My husband was born and raised in southern West Virginia. He never knew anyone that was married to a relative. As a matter of fact, the only people I ever knew that married their first cousin was my sister’s in-laws and they were Greek. So much for stereotypes.

Do you have any pointers or sources or direction for best ways to research DNA & family tree? Looking to delve into my great-grandfathers lineage, he was born somewhere near Tazwell