There is an AKA or "also known as" fact that would serve the purpose you describe. You can describe any details you want known in the note for the fact. Margaret Scheffler From: <Dianesowden@aol.com> To: <FAMILY-ORIGINS-USERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 5:27 AM Subject: [FO] HELP!! I CHANGED MY NAME BY DEEDPOLL > I change my name by Deedpoll in 1986. When I married I had my husband's surname i.e. SOWDEN. Then I added my maiden Surname and became MARGRIE - SOWDEN. How do I show this on my database please?