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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	25 Jul 2003 09:55
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	There seems to be a little confusion, particularly amongst new Family Tree Makers, as to the correct terminology. To clarify it: A Direct Ancestor is a Parent, Grandparent, Great Grandparent etc. A Descendant is a Child, Grandchild, Greatgrandchild etc. A Sibling is a Brother or Sister. A descendant of an Ancestor's Sibling is not your Ancestor. Hope this clarifies things a little. I am sure others will want to add other more detailed definitions. This I hope will save confusion. Jim

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