Not silly atall. The age makes no difference, only the number of generations you do NOT share in common; in your case he does not share you #5; that is, that cousin is not as far "removed" as you are. So, since 4th G-Gpaw is the most recent common ancestor, you are his fifth cousin, once removed. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: teresa stuart de rios To: paul drake Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 8:20 AM NOW Paul, "What if" my 5th great-grandfather is someone elses 4th great grandfather? Example, I am 46 and that other person is 60, JOHN STEWART is my 5th g- grandfather and his 4th. Teresa To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html