In fact, between 1650-1850, the average married couple was fourth cousins. So, they had the same great-great-great-grandparents. Genetically speaking that means they shared 0.20% of their DNA.
The ECHO spoke to Clifford Ismay, who is Thomas' fourth cousin, twice removed, in 2023, after he was invited to stay at the property. He said: "A strange thing happened on the first night in the ...