A New Cousin

Recently we were asked to pick up the Schott family baby cradle in Indianapolis. Almost every child born in the family in the last 120 years has used this cradle. It has been in storage for some time at Sandy’s Great Aunt Jane’s house. Recently, Jane sold her home and the contents to her grandson Nathan. His mother and Sandy’s mother are first cousins, so Nathan and Sandy are second cousins, and the twins are his second cousins once removed. Sandy had never had the opportunity to meet Nathan and was looking forward to the opportunity. When we called him about the cradle he said he planned to be in Evansville on Saturday and offered to bring it with him. We were able to meet briefly in a parking lot as he was preparing to head back home. We look forward to our next visit with Cousin Nathan. His s

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