This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cedeez69 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dodson/2014.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As anyone that has done the Dodson family tree, you will see cousins marrying cousins as in the case of Amelia's parents, Hightower Dodson [1745-1820] and Unity Dodson [1787-1827], Hightower and Unity were 1st cousins 1 removed, so that means that Amelia was John's 5th and 6th great grand-daughter.. Because both of the surnames of the mother and father were Dodson.... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.