Denise, This is what was posted on one of the lists. It helped me. Just cut and paste . take care Leslie << Here are some links on family relationships that may interest you. In explaining those once and twice removed reference's . . . <A HREF="http://www.heirsearch.com/table.htm">Consanguinity Chart</A> = http://www.heirsearch.com/table.htm <A HREF="http://www.rootscomputing.com/howto/cousin/cousin.htm">Cousin Relationships= </A> = http://www.rootscomputing.com/howto/cousin/cousin.htm <A HREF="http://www.ourheritage.tierranet.com/cousins.html">Cousins</A> =http://www.ourheritage.tierranet.com/cousins.html <A HREF="http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/iss/gr/chart.htm">"Cousin" Chart= </A> http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/iss/gr/chart.htm >> Denisa wrote: > I have a general question. What does the term *removed* mean? For example, 3rd cousin twice removed? Can anyone explain it or point me in a direction to find an explanation? > > Denisa > > ==== HANCOCK Mailing List ==== > If you would like to submit HANCOCK Census records, Wills > or other documents to be posted on our Project Page, > contact: JuliaFWood@aol.com