This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ORWells Surnames: Wells Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5166.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This should not be such a problem really. You want to start at the top above where the brothers come into play. Think of them as two separate families, not as cousins (which they are). Their parents are entered first. Then each son is entered in the proper sequence. Work down each branch individually filling the generations one level at a time first for one branch then for the other. When you get to your first parent, enter him/her without spouse or children. Then enter the second under the other branch. Then go to your father and select his spouse from the entered individuals. This will link them, no duplication and no real confusion. From there just enter their children. I am not sure what your tree will print out as, but it should be right. If not, you are using the wrong software or need to communicate with the tech support folks for the manufacturer to fix anything that does not come out right. I have never tried to print a tree like this, but it ought to work with an odd juncture at where the brothers are joined to their parents. Hope this helps some. 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.