The Story of The Charming Black Mustache
The story began long ago, but the truth is still unfolding.
And it could be your story too. We need your help.
This site is dedicated to uncovering & sharing the true story of Thomas Alexander Graham, who was born approximately 1868 in Henry County, Alabama and died 1930 in Union, SC.
Known as "Tom" by his biological family, he was a conman known to have lived across Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina under multiple aliases (including "Roy Thomas Mehan" and "R.T. McMehan"). He had several wives, dozens of children, and countless affairs, which have now been confirmed by widespread & accessible DNA science.
These days, his descendants & researchers call him "Mustache."
As a visitor to this blog, you will find yourself among a curious & research-driven community, the very existence of which would make Mustache incredibly uncomfortable. :)
If you want to know how to become involved, please look for our family members in your genetic DNA matches via 23andMe & Ancestry.com. Search for our research group on Facebook entitled "Mysterious Mustache Man," like our Facebook page "The Charming Black Mustache," follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to receive notifications of new posts made to this site.
Thank you for being here and for searching your family's generational memory for photos or connections that may lead us to more of Mustache's secrets. You influence the outcome of this story, so please contact us if you suspect that you have a missing piece of the puzzle.
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About Us
Pat Stuckey
Taylor Leigh
Pat Stuckey
Pat is the granddaughter of Mustache & Minnie Lee.
Although Mustache passed away years before Pat was born, she had a very close relationship with Minnie, whom she always knew as "Grandma Mack."
Please look for Pat in your DNA matches on Ancestry.com under "stuckeypat389" & 23andMe under "Patricia Stuckey."
Jade Rhode
Taylor Leigh
Pat Stuckey
As Pat's granddaughter, Jade is the 2nd great granddaughter of Mustache & Minnie Lee.
With a background in research & writing, Jade began studying her family history & genealogy after the loss of her grandfather in 2015.
Please look for Jade in your DNA matches under "Jade Rhode" in Ancestry.com & 23andMe.
Taylor Leigh
Taylor Leigh
Taylor Leigh
Through their shared grandmother Pat, Taylor is also the 2nd great granddaughter of Mustache & Minnie Lee.
Taylor was the first in the family to read through Minnie's memoir, and she knew it was amazing right away! It was the discovery of Minnie's memoir that first attracted Taylor to genealogy research.
Please look for Taylor's brother "Gary Brannon McDonald" on 23andMe.