Married status

Kirsten · Post by **Kirsten** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:44 pm

I notice that on ancestor chart there ends up being no difference in listing under a person's name a "spouse" who was not married, but produced a child and a married spouse, for whom I have not as yet entered the actual wedding date, but I know for a fact that the couple was married.

In both cases they just show up with a little Plus sign whereas in the cases where I have entered a wedding event an "m" indicates that.

Here is my question:
Is there a way for me to give married status to a couple without as yet knowing the date and the place of the actual event?

NigelRichman · Post by **NigelRichman** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:10 pm

Hi Kirsten,

I think the only way you can do this is to enter something in the marriage field under the Family tab.

This can be the date or place (possibly a note) and don't forget to press enter.

The date could be abt 1800 or anything reasonable - before birth of first child if that date is known for example.

The location could be 'The Church'. Or just 'Marriage details unknown'.

Hope this helps.

Nigel

Kirsten · Post by **Kirsten** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:40 am

Hi Nigel,

You've done it again!

It worked.
Just entering a note about how I know of the marriage did the trick.
And thanks for the reminder to hit enter!

Greetings,
Kirsten