This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ElizabethBeckers50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.itasca/689.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rene, I believe is indicates one generation "removed", as a cousin once removed would be a first cousin of your parents rather than yourself. 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.