I use the marriage date of my direct ancestors because that is the date that most matters to me. For instance, my 3rd great grandfather had two wives; his 2nd wife was my ancestor, so I use their marriage date. If I don't know my progenitors' marriage date, then I use a circa date or the date of the first marriage. In the case of aunts, uncles or cousins with multiple marriages, I usually use the first marriage date, if known. Kathy Bovenschen <[email protected]> >[email protected] wrote: > >I have an ancestor with three marriages; on the >first page where you record >the #, surname, given name, birth, marriage and >death dates, which date is to >be recorded? I want to be sure that it is clear >that there are three, >however I am only able to record one. How have any >of you solved this >dilemma? > >Thanks in advance, >Janet