Meherrin Tribe Essay by: Mallory B. The Meherrin tribe of North Carolina is one of eight state recognized Native American North Carolina tribes. They received their state recognition in 1986. The Meherrins have a total of over 900 people in their tribe. The Meherrin people speak Iroquois, along with lots more Native Americans. They are related to the Tuscaroras. The Meherrin and Tuscaroras were neighboring tribes and migrated to New York together in the early 18th century. The Meherrins originally lived in the Piedmont region of Virginia, but then moved south to North Carolina to avoid encroachment from the Anglo-Americans. The Meherrins were also related to the Nottoway Indians and most likely spoke the same language as them.

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