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Descendants

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  • 02-03-2010 3:11pm
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    :confused: Does anyone know what the exact difference between a descendant and a direct descendant, and also between a descendant and a relative?
    Also, what is a Kinsman?


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  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,616 Mod ✭✭✭✭pinkypinky


    I'm not sure if you're asking this seriously but:

    A direct descendent would be someone like your grandchild or great-grandchild, usually to refer to someone you didn't have a personal relationship with.

    A relative would be someone alive now that you have a family connection to.

    Kinsman could mean either of these as well.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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