I just responded to a message on Ancestry,com from a woman who appears to

[kestrel91316]

be a grandchild of my great-grandmother's youngest long-lost secret half-brother.

I just LOVE breaking through brick walls, don't you?? I can't wait to hear back from her. I wish my great-grandmother were alive to see this.

[dalaigh lllama]

1. Oh, how wonderful for you!

Keep us posted.

[kestrel91316]

2. We are most definitely long-lost half second cousins once removed, lol.

And she has PHOTOS of my long-lost great-great grandfather!!!!!

:wow:

[dalaigh lllama]

3. That is so COOL!

Not only the photos, but being able to say to someone, "you are my half second cousin once removed." Who would understand that except another genealogist, lol!

[frogmarch]

4. That's wonderful!

The Internet has opened many doors for family tree researchers. I hope more and more doors open for you. :-)