When I was associated with the Volunteer State Life Ins. Co., in downtown Chattanooga, several unique and colorful individuals frequented the area. One of these people was "Murph." I never knew much about the man, I don�t even know his full name. My best guess is that his last name was Murphy. "Murph" was small of stature, with a prominent nose. His voice had a nasal, "hushed" tone. He had a quick, jerky gait and always walked as if he were on a mission. He was a "regular" in the lobby of the Volunteer building and, I imagine, was similarly recognized in lobbies of other buildings all over the city. Murphy lived in the Colonial Hotel across from the old newspaper building on 10th Street. For a time, he worked on a part-time basis at Spencer�s News Stand on 9th Street, half way between Cherry and Market, before 9th Street was widened. One of his co-workers there was Alec, or Alex, a "small fellow." Spencer�s was a fairly large place, with a soda fountain, a selection! of tobaccos, newspapers, magazines, etc. Spencer�s was owned by Johnny McMahon, "a tall, pleasant fellow," who also owned a nearby pawn shop. Harry Allen, a popular policeman who walked a beat in that area, and all the druggists from Moore and King, would occasionally stop in at McMahon�s place for a soda. Allen later became a Chattanooga city official. "Murph" ran errands for Elmer Baker, long-time elevator operator in the Volunteer Building, and may have also served as a courier for downtown law firms. He also frequented the American Legion Hall on Lindsey Street and ran errands for its members. "Murph" was virtually never seen without his raincoat, which he wore all the time, regardless of the weather or the temperature. Some say "Murph" had been in the Army and that he advanced to the rank of sergeant during the second World War. His family may have lived in New York. If anyone knows anything more at all about "Murph," please contact me. 73060.3310@compuserve.com - Tom Williams

Check out these web sites on kinship relation. Copied from another list. Try these sites. They all believe they can explain it. I wouldn't be so bold. They include some good diagrams. Dan http://www.bv.net/~dpnd/degree.htm http://www.communique.net/~pepbaker/cousfnd.htm http://www.ourheritage.tierranet.com/cousins.html http://www.janyce.com/gene/cousins.html Nmiller10@aol.com wrote: > > Can someone explain to me what this means, in a way NO FAMILY HISTORIAN COULD > UNDERSTAND. > 3rd cousin once removed. > 4th cousin once removed. > 2nd cousin twice removed. > 1st cousin three times removed. > > I understand 1 cousin; 2nd cousin; 3rd cousin; At least I thought I did. > Thanks for your help! > Nina Miller > nmiller10@aol.com ==== FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS Mailing List ==== PLEASE remove as much of the Original Message as possible when replying to a List Posting. Include only that part of the original message important to your reply. ============================== 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/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB