Interesting question received today:
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Paul:
....In 1933 Indiana permitted marriage between relatives not closer than 2nd cousins. One of ___'s cousins married her half-uncle (half-brother of her father) and went to some length to disguise the relationship, lying in the license application about her parents' names -- as well as her former marriage, although she had been divorced. Did she need to?  i.e., is a half-uncle closer than second cousin?.... 
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At the time (and now), in IN, OH, and many other States the rule was that one could not marry within the 5th degree of consanguinity.  Thus, one could marry 2nd cousins (6th degree), and "halfs-" were considered a degree.  Thus, this uncle was within the 5th degree; in fact, he was 3rd degree - - father, gfather and son (uncle).  In calculating, you do not count the person whose eligibility is being decided, but you do count the proposed bride/groom of that person.  Hope this helps.  Paul         

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