COUSINS




COUSINS

  (WHAT EXACTLY IS A 2ND COUSIN TWICE REMOVED ??)

Recently, Annette and I had the privilege of being with lots of my cousins. (See picture) We had gathered to pay tribute to a life well lived, Bill Norman, (my cousin Darlene's husband.) As we visited with all these 1st cousins of mine (our parents were all siblings), we were introduced to some of their children and grandchildren and enjoyed getting acquainted. It was fun to meet these wonderful people and enjoy their personalities. I knew we were all related, but unsure what our relationship was actually called. What exactly is a 2nd or 3rd cousin? What is a cousin once or twice removed? I had heard these terms but had to admit to myself that I didn't clearly understand their meanings. Not long after our gathering, I noticed on Family Tree two "Cousin Charts" with explanation of just what those cousin terms mean! We thought it might be fun to share with you our newfound knowledge (for those of you who just might have had the same cousin questions that I had.)

1- What is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th cousin?

Answer: The number associated with your cousin has to do with how many generations away your common ancestor is. For example:

First cousins share a common grandparent (2 generations.)

Second cousins share a common great grandparent (3 generations.)

 Third cousins share a great, great grandparent (4 generations.)

 Fourth cousins share a common 3rd great grandparent (5 generations.) etc. 


2- What does it mean to be once, twice or third removed etc.?

Answer: You are "once removed" if you are separated by one generation. "Twice removed" if you are separated by two generations, and so on. Further, your parents' first, second and third cousins are also your first, second and third cousins-but once removed. This is because your parents are one generation away from you.  Your grandparents' first, second and third cousins are also your first, second and third cousins, this time twice removed. This pattern continues through each generation.  So, for example, a first cousin once removed is either the child of your first cousin or the parent of your second cousin.

 We've included two charts which you can use to help you know just what to call that distant cousin you know you're related to, just not sure how! Try this out as a family. See if you can properly identify your actual relationship to that distant cousin you see on a family group sheet or even the one you see at family reunion from year to year!

We hope you find this Grandparent Chronicles educational as well as fun!

Much Love-   The Grandparent Chronicles


Source: Family Search Website -for charts and explanations. "Cousin Chart- Family Relationships Explained " By-

Jessica Grimaud July 23, 2019



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