Pedigree

The lineage, descent or succession of families. All authorities agree that this may be proved by reputation, that is, by hearsay. The term embraces not only descent and relationship, but also the facts of birth, marriage, and death, and the times when those events happened." In order to come within the exception to the rule which excludes hearsay evidence, the question of pedigree itself must be in issue; and alleged declarations must have been made before the question arose."

See Hearsay.