Rosanne, I wouldn't bet a paycheck on it but my understanding is that you can't marry first cousins. The county doesn't check other than to ask, on the form, if you are related. I wish they did check. It would make our research much easier!! Al At 12:34 AM 11/6/2001, you wrote: >Does anyone know the PA or Allegheny County law about marrying kin? How >close of cousin can one marry? How does the county check when you apply for >a license that you aren't relatives? > >Rosanne > > >==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== >SUE* MCALISTER-Pittsburgh List Mom > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237