Carol it will be fine if he is a direct male line. He still has the same DNA as the first cousins. Theonly thing we have to worry about is the direct male line, father to son. I think it is wonderful he is willing to participant. A lot of people don't understand about the DNA for genealogy. Good luck, we will be waiting to hear how it comes out and if you match someone else. That the good part. Beulah In a message dated 9/23/2005 10:56:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Dear Beaulah I have a third cousin who will take the test. Would he be okay? Neither of my first cousins will do it. Carol