Hi Dianne. A man could NOT legally marry his step-mother. >From the rules of Kindred and Affinity this was not possible, although that is not to say it did not happen, especially if they were living away from their birthplaces. see: http://www.genetic-genealogy.co.uk/Toc115570145.html Kind Regards. Angela. Eckington U.K. _________________________________________________________________ Get free emoticon packs and customisation from Windows Live. http://www.pimpmylive.co.uk