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Why did I start this?

Why did I start this? Report 9 Jan 2009 16:19

Hi
Can any one work out for me what relationship I am to my Grandmothers brother.
Thanks Elaine

Jeeberella

Jeeberella Report 9 Jan 2009 16:25

Is it great uncle? Or have I made that up?

Oh I'm getting confused, it;s either great uncle or second cousin!

Why did I start this?

Why did I start this? Report 9 Jan 2009 16:28

I don't know Natasha I wanted to send for his records from the National Childrens Home and they need to know my relationship to him and my mind has just gone blank
Elaine

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 9 Jan 2009 16:28

Yes, he is your great uncle - you are his great niece.

He would be uncle to either your mother or father.

Kath. x

Why did I start this?

Why did I start this? Report 9 Jan 2009 16:32

Great Uncle..... now I know. Thanks for your help. Its difficult to work it out someimes.
Elaine

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 9 Jan 2009 16:33

http://www.mormonhaven.com/relchart.htm


this is a site which gives you all relationships - very useful

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Why did I start this?

Why did I start this? Report 9 Jan 2009 16:36

Thanks will look at that site. Will be useful for the future . When my mind goes blank again !!.

Elaine

Dugless

Dugless Report 9 Jan 2009 19:46

Not great uncle, but grand uncle methinks and having checked a similar chart to the one mentioned above.

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 9 Jan 2009 22:14

He could be called grand uncle, but that term is usually used by Americans, whereas in England it is normally great uncle.

Kath. x

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 9 Jan 2009 22:19

Yep, great not grand......you say tomato and I say tomayto etc........(it's an old song)

Researching:
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