Blue Fugates
The Fugates, commonly known as the "Blue Fugates" or the "Blue People of Kentucky", are an ancestral family living in the hills of Kentucky starting in the 19th century, where they are known for having a genetic trait that led to the blood disorder methemoglobinemia, causing the skin to appear blue.
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Country | United States of America |
Current region | Kentucky |
Founded | 1820 |
Founder | Martin Fugate Susan Williams |
Final head | Benjamin Stacy |
Members | Benjamin Stacy |
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