Saponi Newman's ridge . The Collins of Newman's ridge is the Descendants of the historical Saponi tribe. The Saponi and Monacan tribes was from Va to Sc and Tennesse. The Saponi and Monacan tribes was very close in relations to each other and at one time the Saponi was part of the Monacan nation. The Saponi and Monacan tribes also had many smaller tribes joined with them. The Saponi and Monacan was some of the first native American people encountered by Desoto and John Smith. The Saponi and Monacan was known by many names. The Saponi and Monacan was also known for many different locations on the East Coast. Some common names found with the Saponi and Monacan are Collins, Bollings, Austin, Harrison, etc. Saponi and Monacan was Siouan and Algonkian speaking tribes.
