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.

Fugates
CountryUnited States of America
Current regionKentucky
Founded1820
FounderMartin Fugate
Susan Williams
Final headBenjamin Stacy
MembersBenjamin Stacy
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