This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Tootncmon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1435.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I use a very old copy of Family Tree Maker (Family Tree Maker 6) and even that gives me several options for the "beginning status" of the couple, including "Friends," "Other," "Partners." I generally use "Friends" for unmarried couples. I would guess that newer versions of all the different genealogy software provide at least a selection of options similar to this. tootncmon Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.