Hi Gang, Can anyone tell me what "once removed" and "twice removed", etc., means. My father is according a third cousin of someone but I am (to this same person) a third cousin "once removed". I know I should probably know what this means but I do not. Thanks in advance, DJW of Salina, Kansas. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Rebel8954@aol.com> To: <WALLACE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2000 6:48 AM Subject: [WALLACE-L] My Wallace Line > Thought I'd repost this to see if anyone can help. > > My Wallace line (confirmed) starts with Benjamin Harrison Wallace. He was > born 1790 probably in Lunenburg Co., VA. He married Emality (Lettie) Wilkes > (daughter of Minor Wilkes, Jr. & Phebe White) in Lunenburg Co., VA (I > believe) in 1811. They subsequently moved to Cabell Co., VA (now WV). I > have tons of documentation on their descendents. > > Benjamin had 2 known siblings, Robert & Mary/Polly. Both siblings also > married into the Wilkes' family. Benjamin's mother was Susannah (last name > unknown). His father is thought to have been either Hugh son of William or > William son of Hugh. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. Anybody needs information that I have > on the above is welcome to it. > > Thanks - Melinda Holley >