Two First Cousins Are Double Related

Last week my brother Thomas joined me for his paternal genealogy research in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Several family members joined me at the Amite Genealogy Library and the St. Helena Parish Courthouse to research their paternal and maternal side of the family. For the most part, I have done a lot of research on the Harrell, Vining, Richardson, and Williams branches of our family. Thomas decided to look at his Tucker and Cook family lines. Thomas's mother, Isabell Harrell Cook, and Wanda's father, Jasper Harrell, Jr., were brother and sister. 

Our maternal first Cousin, Wanda Harrell Knighten, joined in to research her maternal family lineage. I learned that her grandmother Lillie's mother's maiden name was "Hitchens," and they were from Hillsdale in St. Helena Parish. Lillie was born around 1907 to John and Ellen Tucker Hitchens. 

Thomas and Wanda are also related through the Tucker lineage. Thomas's paternal grandmother was named Pearl Tucker Cook. This makes the two of them double related. Through Wanda's maternal great-grandmother Ellen and Thomas's paternal grandmother Pearl comes through the Tucker lineage. 

Ellen was born around 1889 in St. Helena Parish to Thomas and Lizzie Coleman Tucker. It's fantastic to see family members make the connection of family relations. "My mama knew all about the family lineage connection, "said Wanda. 

The day was exhilarating to have family members researching their lineage in the courthouse and library. It seems like the genealogy bug is biting new people. During this COVID-19 pandemic, genealogy research something that we all can do to keep our minds occupied. If you haven't set up a free Family Search account to use as one of the many tools out there. Please do so, and happy ancestors hunt. 

Photo Credit: Walter C. Black, Sr.

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