In a message dated 11/22/2003 11:40:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, HCOCHRAN@cfl.rr.com writes: > We have a line of descent, which is what we are searching. > The term relative may not be too relative to be "legally" kin > as prescribe by law in marriage and such, after a those three generation, > the line of descent will stay forever.************************************ With all due respect. If we are not related to our gr gr grandpapas will Southerners still have to pay money to families who had black slave ancestors? This could get to be a touchie subject. I still believe my gr grandparent's grand parents are related to me. Sandra > >