The quote, "double impediment of the 4th to the 4th degree of consanguinity," is taken from p. 138 in George L. Findlen's article, "The 1917 Code of Canon Law: A Resource for Understanding Catholic Church Registers," NGSQ 93 (June 2005.) The couple in the case had received permission for marriage "of an impediment of the 3rd to the 4th degree of consanguinity." Subsequently they sought for and received clearance of the "double impediment of the 4th to the 4th degree of consanguinity," The cause of the impediment in this case is somewhat confusing. Detail of the common ancestor(s) is not set forth. If words are missing perhaps the entry in the parish register was semi-abbreviated. Elizabeth I am embarrassed that I don't remember the Trichel-Grappe problem. Thank you all for the explanation. LeRoy

Leroy, the first statement you quote below, "the 3rd to the 4th degree of consanguinity," makes sense. I'm wondering if there wasn't a typo in the subsequent sentence in this article. Have you contacted George to verify what the original record said? Elizabeth --------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG www.HistoricPathways.com www.EvidenceExplained.com & for daily tips on records and record usage: www.Facebook.com/EvidenceExplained -----Original Message----- The quote, "double impediment of the 4th to the 4th degree of consanguinity," is taken from p. 138 in George L. Findlen's article, "The 1917 Code of Canon Law: A Resource for Understanding Catholic Church Registers," NGSQ 93 (June 2005.) The couple in the case had received permission for marriage "of an impediment of the 3rd to the 4th degree of consanguinity." Subsequently they sought for and received clearance of the "double impediment of the 4th to the 4th degree of consanguinity,"