Hi Shannon - Nothing to be embarassed about. This is form is used for many of the genealogy softwares. << Descendants of Thomas Daniel 1 Thomas Daniel 1789 - 1868 d: November 28, 1868 in Van Zandt , Co. , Texas The 1 stands for the first generation on the list. . +Mary "Susie" Ward 1796 - 1827 m: October 28, 1812 in Floyd Co. , KY d: Bet. 1827 - 1828 in Floyd Coynty , KY The + means that he married Mary .... 2 Andrew Daniel .... 2 Solomion Daniel .... 2 George W. Daniel the 2 in front of these names mean they are the second generation on the list and the children of Thomas & Mary ........ +Polly Ward The + means Polly married George ........... 3 Moses Daniel 1852 - the 3 means Moses is the third generation on the list and is the child of George and Polly Hope that helps - don't ever be shy about asking questions. None of us were born knowing these things! Sharon