At North Dakota State University in Fargo I had a young undergraduate student named Clemens who assured me he was a descendent of Mark Twain. It was about 20-30 years ago, and, as I recall, he claimed to be a great, great, great nephew (give or take a great). I may have more info in my great files and records (give or take a great). Best regards, Bill Cosgrove Professor Emeritus of English North Dakota State University 6104 Tracy Ave. So. Edina, MN 55436 952-929-1393 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Good site: www.brainpickings.org Author: "Sligo Town to South Saint Paul: Two Irish Families, One Irish Family Man." (Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1592988199)