> > The OED states that by 1882 the term "intermarriage" also > > included the act of two persons who are nearly related. > > > > "AEPalmer" <aepalmer@a-znet.com> > > Eh? "Closely" related? > > "Richard A. Pence" <richardpence@pipeline.com> It's a direct quote. My best guess is that it means first or second cousins. Cheers -- <><><><><><><><><><><> Arrowhead Images <aepalmer@a-znet.com> <><><><><><><><><><><> I prefer fhe ground beneath my feet to be more FIRMA and less TERRA !