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Sara

Sara Report 4 Jul 2011 22:53

Hi
I am getting in a right muddle with how are what to me. For example my 5xGreat Grandfather his brother would be my 6xGreat Uncle what would his daughter and her children be to me? Anyone know how to work this out?
Cheers

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 4 Jul 2011 23:04

here's a relationship chart for you


http://www.mormonhaven.com/relchart.htm

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Kucinta

Kucinta Report 4 Jul 2011 23:11

HI,

You find your first direct ancestor in common, which would be your 6 x great grandparent..

She (the brother's daughter)is their grandchild, you are their 6 x great grand child.

As 'grandchildren', you are first cousins, but because of the generations gap, you are first cousins six times removed (as you are six generations apart).

Her children are your first cousins five times removed.

Try: http://www.chrishobbs.com/chart.htm

Researching:
Eayres (Northants/London) Walker (Surrey) Loveday (Northants) Moore (Tipperary)

Sara

Sara Report 5 Jul 2011 14:35

Cheers for the advice. I