Family Tree / DNA

[Mrs Steve R]

Can I ask why you want to pursue this? Is it to do with the medal or just a matter of completing that branch of the family tree?

If you knew him you wouldn't need to ask

[Gofer Blue]

If you knew him you wouldn't need to ask

OK, just curious. I've done a lot of work on my family tree but wouldn't really be interested in spending time on researching 2nd or 3rd cousins unless there was a very specific reason for doing so.

[Harry Monk]

OK, just curious. I've done a lot of work on my family tree but wouldn't really be interested in spending time on researching 2nd or 3rd cousins unless there was a very specific reason for doing so.

Yes, the further the spread, the less of an interest. I have however spoken to 5th 6th cousins in other parts of the world whilst crossing over our research, and have kept in touch with one in Australia through regular emails and xmas cards.

[Mrs Steve R]

OK, just curious. I've done a lot of work on my family tree but wouldn't really be interested in spending time on researching 2nd or 3rd cousins unless there was a very specific reason for doing so.

I just meant he likes to get to bottom of things and usually does if it's possible

[Gofer Blue]

I just meant he likes to get to bottom of things and usually does if it's possible

OK, fair enough.