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Lorraine (Lorr)

Lorraine (Lorr) Report 18 Feb 2005 20:41

Hi I wonder if anyone might help? I have received a letter today it was from someone who's Granddad was my Gt Granddad's brother. Could anyone tell me what relationship there is between us - please? Thank you! Luv Lorr x x x

Peter

Peter Report 18 Feb 2005 20:53

I think it is 1st cousin once removed

Heather

Heather Report 18 Feb 2005 20:55

Hi Lor I think I've got this, you'd be second cousins once removed! Your mother /father is your contacts second cousin; any child of theirs would be your third cousin, phew. Heather

Heather

Heather Report 18 Feb 2005 20:57

Well one of us should be right!

Lorraine (Lorr)

Lorraine (Lorr) Report 18 Feb 2005 21:00

Thank you very much Peter & Heather. At least you had some idea, I had none! Luv Lorr x x x

Peter

Peter Report 18 Feb 2005 21:02

Sorry Heather, you are right. I've just set up a mini tree in my family tree program and it has confirmed it.

Lorraine (Lorr)

Lorraine (Lorr) Report 18 Feb 2005 21:30

That's so kind of you to check. Thanks very much! Luv Lorr x x x